Economy Class & Beyond

US Visa Waiver Programme Changes

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For those of us who travel to the United States of America on the Visa Waiver Programme (via ESTA), there have been a fair few changes to it - including who qualifies for VWP/ESTA. So the key restrictions of travellers who will not be able to enter the USA under the VWP: Nationals of VWP countries who have travelled to or been present in Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria on or … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways boosts Eastern European Services

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In the ever wanting need to grow its network and funnel people through its hub of Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways is expanding its operations in Eastern Europe. Qatar Airways Airbus A320 at Hamad International Airport, Doha - Image, Economy Class and Beyond So what's new on the table? Firstly, Doha to Belgrade will be introduced as a direct service from 16th … [Read more...]

Thai Airways twiddles with its Bangkok to London summer schedule

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With Spring/Summer timetables being firmed up, airlines are beginning to adjust their plans for the summer as need. Thai Airways is one of those airlines getting ready, with plans to drop from 14 flights a week between Bangkok Suvarnabhumi and London Heathrow to 12. Thai Airways Airbus A380 - Image, Thai Airways via Facebook TG910/911 which utilises an Airbus A380 will … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A320

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, lining up for take off is a British Airways Airbus A320 in the early morning at London Heathrow Airport. British Airways operate a fleet of 66 Airbus A320 aircraft in its short-to-medium haul fleet, along with their A319s and A321s. In addition, British Airways operate a pair of Airbus A318s … [Read more...]

TravelPlus: The Sony A5000 (Featuring Images from Hong Kong)

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So, as some of you have noticed - I've been Vlogging some of my Hong Kong trip, and been playing with a new camera whilst on this trip - a Sony A5000 First up... the Sony A5000 is titchy compared to the hulking Digital SLR's I normally lug around on trips. I brought this with the supplied lens as 1) I didn't have time to go lens hunting for the "perfect" lens and 2) it's … [Read more...]

Airbus deliver the first A320neo to Lufthansa

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After some delays, and a change of first operator - Airbus have delivered the first production Airbus A320neo to Lufthansa. The first A320neo to be delivered to Lufthansa, along with top brass of United Technologies, Pratt & Whitney, Lufthansa and Airbus. Shame Lufthansa couldn't afford to paint the word "neo" next to the designation of it's new plane. For both Airbus … [Read more...]

Growing Old in Style – The Peak during the Evening and Night

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Growing Old in Style - The Peak during the Evening and Night Index: 40.. wait? You're 40??? Off to Heathrow with National Express Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and British Airways Galleries First BA936 London Heathrow to Düsseldorf in Club Europe Düsseldorf airport and the most boring lounge... in the world (Lufthansa Business Lounge) CX376 Düsseldorf … [Read more...]

Gatwick Express begins to accept Oyster/Contactless Cards… but is it the best method of paying?

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Gatwick Express and Southern Railway has begun to accept Transport for London's Oyster Card and Contactless Payment Cards between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. "Unit 442422 at Gatwick Airport - John Pease" by john pease - Unit 442422 at Gatwick Airport.. Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0 via Commons. Now, this in theory sounds brilliant - you rock up at the station, tap … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Delta Air Lines Airbus A320

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It's Sunday and its time for some more Airplane Art. This week, taxing in the early morning is a Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 as it lines up for departure at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Delta Air Lines operate a fleet of 69 Airbus A320 aircraft (along with 57 Airbus A319s), used for their short and medium haul operations. The A320 fleet was added when … [Read more...]

(UK) Free Starbucks Rewards Gold!!!!

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Let's be honest, there's only a few statuses I care about (and even then I'm letting one of those go this year)... so imagine my surprise today when I went for a Starbucks in Birmingham when I found out Starbucks UK is offering their Gold status... for FREE. Free Gold? That sounded way too good to be true... but a quick check of the Starbucks UK site confirms … [Read more...]