Economy Class & Beyond

Uber loses case against TfL over Language tests

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EDITORS NOTE: Considering I got an E and F in GCSE English, I doubt I could pass the test. Part of the joy of dyslexia. There's been an interesting development in a court case in London today, with Uber losing a test case in the courts today, requiring its drivers in London to have passed an English test. You might see fewer of these in London if the ruling sticks - … [Read more...]

Taipei Taoyuan Airport MRT link opens between the airport and the City

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When I travel, I like to have easy travel options into the city - and for me, that's in the form of public transport. At Taipei Taoyuan Airport (the main entry point into Taiwan) a new mass transit option has now opened - The Taoyuan Airport MRT. Airport MRT line - Image, Taoyuan Metro The route runs from Taipei Main station (a short distance from Taipei Railway … [Read more...]

British Airways to introduce a Sparkling English wine in FIRST

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Whilst those in the back of the plane continue to get the short shrift, the work to improve the passenger experience at the front of the plane goes on with British Airway to introduce an English Sparkling wine in its First Class cabin. Bolney Wine Blanc de Blancs held by British Airways cabin crew - Image, British Airways. The airline will be listing Bolney Wine … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways leases four LATAM A350s

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It seems that Qatar Airways is getting some extra capacity - in the form of four LATAM Airbus A350 aircraft.  LATAM Airbus A350 (Painted in TAM colours) at Madrid Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The four aircraft are being leased from LATAM group for periods between six and twelve months. These are in addition to the 14 Airbus A350-900 aircraft that are … [Read more...]

The 10-across A350 arrives in the form of Air Caraïbes

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10 Across seating on an Airbus A350. It seems one carrier has gone through with it and has chosen to install it on their brand new plane. Step forward Air Caraïbes Air Caraïbes A350-900 - Image, Airbus. The Airbus A350 - well, I think most of you know about. The story of this plane, however, is not on the outside - however, pretty the winglet … [Read more...]

The Battle for Frankfurt-am-Main Airport: Ryanair turns up the heat

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It seems I've come back to this headline a lot sooner than expected - with Ryanair planning to operate to twenty new destinations from Frankfurt-am-Main in from autumn 2017. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 taxing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Ryanair is to base seven new aircraft at Frankfurt as its new base, with the introduction of twenty new … [Read more...]

Lets Tallinn that again! A quick visit to the Finnair Premium Lounge

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Lets Tallinn that again! A quick visit to the Finnair Premium Lounge In this 200 Tier Point Adventure: 155 Tier points to go (because my mathematical skills are as bad as my grammatical skills) To the Heathrow area The Holiday Inn Ariel, London Heathrow To Heathrow, Revisiting the Cathay Pacific Lounge AY3126 London Heathrow to Helsinki in Business Class … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds summer route to Munich

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As we head towards the summer season (check your calendars - we're at the end of February already), airlines are rushing to get their summer timetables settled. United Airlines is adding a summer service between San Francisco and Munich. United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner departing Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The summer only service will operate … [Read more...]

Lets Tallinn that again! AY118 Tallinn to Helsinki aboard an ATR72-500

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Lets Tallinn that again! AY118 Tallinn to Helsinki aboard an ATR72-500 In this 200 Tier Point Adventure: 155 Tier points to go (because my mathematical skills are as bad as my grammatical skills) To the Heathrow area The Holiday Inn Ariel, London Heathrow To Heathrow, Revisiting the Cathay Pacific Lounge AY3126 London Heathrow to Helsinki in Business … [Read more...]