Economy Class & Beyond

Late Bank Holiday – and yes, the trains are on the fritz…

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It's coming up to the late bank holiday in the United Kingdom. And we all know what that means... time for some more engineering work on the UK Rail infrastructure. Let's check on the London Airports first. Heathrow Express A normal service is expected to run TfL Rail (ex-Heathrow Connect) A normal service is expected to run Gatwick … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Home James… – Examining the new at AIX18

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Examining the new at AIX18 - Home James... Other airports exist other than Heathrow Did I mention I hate suitcases? Off to Birmingham Airport FlyBe BE7109 Birmingham to Hamburg Into Hamburg The IBIS Budget St Pauli Aircraft Interiors Expo - A look back at the coverage The Crystal Cabin Awards 2018 Late Hike back to Hamburg Airport FlyBe BE7110 … [Read more...]

British Airways moves one of its Moscow flights to Sheremetyevo

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British Airways is splitting its choices into Moscow, with one flight heading to Sheremetyevo International Airport, and two flights a day to Domodevo International Airport British Ariways Airbus A321 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond BA235/234 will be assigned to operate the flight to Sheremetyevo from 28th October 2018. The combined … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways returns to Gatwick Airport

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In some trailed news since ITB, Qatar Airways has made a splash and has returned to Gatwick Airport. Qatar Airways Boeing 787 water cannon salute at Gatwick Airport - Image, Qatar Airways The airline will run a double-daily service between Doha and Gatwick, utilising Boeing 787-8 aircraft in the first instance, before switching to a 16 times a week service for the … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group to introduce “Light” fares on North American Routes

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In news that should shock... exactly no-one, Lufthansa Group have confirmed they are to offer "Light" fares from Europe to North America. Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i climbing out of Chicago O'Hare. Expect Light fares to be offered on this route - Image, Economy Class and Beyond As you can expect for a Light fare, it's a Hand Baggage Only Fare. Expect no ticket flexibility … [Read more...]

FlyBe to drop larger Embraer E-195s, focuses on Bombardier Q400

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FlyBe has been fiddling with its fleet plans, and will be sticking primarily to the Bombardier Q400. This has impact for other aircraft in its fleet... especially the Embraer E-195. Flybe Embraer E-195 at Belfast City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond With the airline wanting to concentrate on what it calls its "profitable routes only", it seems the Embraer … [Read more...]