Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates tries to help in its own way around the the Electronics Ban

23/03/2017 by Kevincm

It seems that Emirates has been thinking how to handle its way around the large electronics ban that affects it from its Dubai to USA direct departures. Emirates A380 taking off from London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Emirates will allow its customer travelling to the USA via Dubai to use their laptops, tablets and large electronic items for first part of … [Read more...]

UK DfT/Foreign and Commonwealth office update travel advice for the Electronics Ban

22/03/2017 by Kevincm

The UK Government yesterday followed the USA and placed a ban on large electronic items being carried in hand luggage from various countries into the UK. Lets start with the Department of Transport who have set down the new rules. There are new size restrictions for phones, laptops and tablets for air travel on selected routes to the UK https://t.co/uVLxTZ5tSz … [Read more...]

Latest Apple releases – anything to be excited about?

21/03/2017 by Kevincm

Apple has pushed out its latest releases on its iPhone and iPad lines. Time to see what the fruity hardware seller has for those who have some spare money in their accounts iPhone 7/7Plus - Now in Red. Apple iPhone 7 product(RED) edition - Image, Apple. Supporting the (Product)RED project, there's now a special edition of the iPhone 7/7Plus in red. Lead-in prices are … [Read more...]

UK follows USA: Electronics ban in the passenger cabin from certain countries into the UK

21/03/2017 by Kevincm

It seems the UK is following the USA with its formal announcement of an electronics ban in the passenger cabin of a plane. Good luck using this when flying to the UK or US from certain countries - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Large devices such affected include: Cameras Laptops DVD players Tablet computers Portable game consoles Any electronic … [Read more...]

LEVEL: Routes and Frequencies… and an elephant in the room

20/03/2017 by Kevincm

I'm sure you're all aware that Level has been launched by International Airline Group to the promise of €99 launch fares. LEVEL A330-200 in flight - Image, Level/IAG It seems Level has done well with its launch route with a reported 52,000 tickets sold in a few days. Flight numbers have been confirmed - all coded to operate with Iberia flight codes. We'll get to that … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Aer Lingus Green Spirit A320 at London Heathrow

19/03/2017 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing on a rather wet August day is a specially painted A320 - The Aer Lingus Green Spirit Airbus A320, featuring members of the Irish Rugby Team on it. Aer Lingus operate 34 Airbus A320 aircraft, which form the backbone of the airline's short-haul fleet. The airline also operates three of … [Read more...]

Ryanair pushes eastwards – adds Ukraine to its destinations

18/03/2017 by Kevincm

Ryanair continues its ever-growing expansion, with a push eastwards to Ukraine. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 taxing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The low-cost carrier will launch services to Kiev from the following cities in its upcoming winter timetable: Eindhoven (3 times weekly) London Stansted (5 weekly) Manchester (3 weekly) … [Read more...]

IAG’s new low cost carrier is… LEVEL (including €99 one way transatlantic fares!)

17/03/2017 by Kevincm

International Airlines Group has revealed what it's new long haul low-cost carrier service is going to be called. Welcome to LEVEL. / So a new low-cost carrier to do IAG's bidding then. LEVEL's home base as expected will be Barcelona El Prat. It will operate the following routes in the first instance: Los Angeles - 1st June Oakland International Airport … [Read more...]

flyBe to operate daily London City to Amsterdam Service

17/03/2017 by Kevincm

flyBe is trying to build out its operation at London City Airport with the announce they are to build up its London City to Amsterdam service FlyBe Bombardier Dash8 Q400 at London City Airport, Image - Economy Class and Beyond The airline's service London City Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol service currently runs during the weekend only. From the 27th March - this … [Read more...]

Asiana’s first Airbus A350 exits the paint shop

16/03/2017 by Kevincm

As Airbus A350 deliveries ramp up, more airlines will be queuing up to get their brand new aircraft. In the queue to get their new A350 is Asiana Airlines - whose first painted A350 broke cover today as revealed by the airline in a tweet Asiana Airbus A350 - Image, Asiana Airlines The first plane has been fitted with its engines, and looks ready to enter flight … [Read more...]