Economy Class & Beyond

Which is cheaper? A mid priced fare or a cheap fare with seat reservations?

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I'm in the depths of planning a mad trip in May to Lisbon at the moment to enjoy music that is offensive to the ears. But to get there, I'm going to need to fly. Now, I had two choices - and for no reason at all - I went with Brussels Airlines. But is their cheapest fare the best? It depends if you want to play the roulette game that is Seat Reservations. I've got to … [Read more...]

Happy Year of the Dog! Kung Hei Fat Choi!

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The lunar calender has made its way around again, and at Economy Class and Beyond - we celebrate Chinese New Year and  The Year of the Dog. Or "Kung Hei Fat Choi!" Always good to see a happy Lion as it rests between dances - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. For those of you who have travelled far to return home and reunited with families for this important … [Read more...]

The Plaza Premium Heathrow T5 Lounge: A viable alternative to BA Galleries?

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Please extend a warm welcome to one of my friends - and sometimes contributor to Economy Class and Beyond - Adam, who has been musing about the state of lounges at Heathrow. Does the Plaza Premium Lounge offer a viable alternative to using British Airways Galleries lounge? Take it away Adam...   The declining quality of British Airways lounges at Heathrow Airport has … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific announces UK-Asia flash sale

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With the Year of the Dog biting at our heels, Cathay Pacific are launching a four-day flash sale between the UK and Asia, and beyond to celebrate Chinese New Year. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 departing Manchester Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The airline is offering the following routes in the flash sale - with the majority of the routes offering … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways add Mykonos to its network for the summer

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(Editors note: Apologies this is a bit late... if you had the week I had...) It seems that Qatar Airways is trying its hand at different types of routes, with the airline planning to launch a direct service between Doha and Mykonos, Greece. Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Mykonos will be the third … [Read more...]

Still haven’t brought your valentine flowers? Lots of cashback and points to be had!

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Yes. This for the UK crowd. I'm sure the rest of the world can spend this Clinton Cards/Hallmark holiday in the way I'm going to spend it.  So you're leaving it rather late to order the flowers aren't you? And when I say late.. I mean.. it's 15:30ish as we head to press, and you're after something that won't get you shouted at when you've picked up flowers from a Petrol … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic re-introduces an A340-600, and gives it a special paint job

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Virgin Atlantic have pulled a plane out of storage, and pressed it back into action - after the appropriate safety checks and a special paint job. G-VNAP - or "Sleeping Beauty" as she was known was taken out of service in 2015, and has been residing in France since then. Due to fleet issues, Virgin Atlantic are short of a few planes - and have pull the plane back into … [Read more...]

London City Airport Re-opens for business

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After the discovery of World War II ordnance, it has thankfully been removed safely. The net result is London City Airport is re-open for business. According to Robert Sinclair, CEO of London City Airport “The World War Two ordnance discovered in King George V Dock has been safely removed by the Royal Navy and Met Police. As a result, the exclusion zone has now … [Read more...]

Emirates firms up order for up to 36 Airbus A380s

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Remember that magical memorandum of understanding between Airbus and Emirates for more A380s? Well, good news - they've been converted into a firm order. Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The order is confirmed as: 20 Airbus A380 aircraft as firm orders 16 Airbus A380 aircraft as options The options can be taken … [Read more...]