Economy Class & Beyond

UK Passport prices to rise on 11th April

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There's been a lot in the news for those who hold the older UK "marron" style passports, and their validity in Europe (specifically the 10 years + 9-month carryover). However, we're going into the one thing most articles have glossed over - the price of passports, and that they're on the way up. Again. It doesn’t matter if it’s black or blue it’s still going to cost you … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (30th March)

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We've hit the long Easter weekend - but as it's Saturday, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Unto the maelstrom - Liverpool Street Central Line station.  It's been a quiet week since I got back from the USA. In addition, we're in the run-up to Easter... and as such, it is much quieter than normal out there.  One to remember If you're in the UK or … [Read more...]

STARLUX Airlines to expand its operations to Seattle

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Taipei-based carried STARLUX Airlines will be adding its third route to the United States of America - with plans to launch a route to Seattle, Washington. The new route will commence on 16th August 2024, operating three times a week on Wednesdays Fridays and Sundays. This new route marks the airline’s third U.S. gateway after Los Angeles and San Francisco, offering U.S. … [Read more...]

Peace breaks out: Lufthansa settles with the Verdi Union

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It seems that peace has broken out with Lufthansa and the Ver.di Union, with the two agreeing on a new collective wage agreement. The agreement covers approximately 20,000 ground staff of Deutsche Lufthansa, Lufthansa Technik, Lufthansa Cargo, and other companies. The wage agreement includes pay increases of around 12.5 per cent in two steps, disproportionately in the … [Read more...]

Norse Atlantic Airways to start a London-Las Vegas Route

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For those who wish to see bright lights, gambling machines and of course, hotels with massive fees attached - there's good news as Norse Atlantic Airways will be launching a route between London Gatwick and Las Vegas. Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways The new route will start on the 12th of September 2024 with three direct weekly … [Read more...]

Juneyao Air to launch a Shanghai to Manchester route

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Manchester Airport is celebrating its most recent route announcement, with Juneyao Air planning to launch a Shanghai to Manchester route.   Juneyao Air Boeing 787 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The move will mark the first time that Manchester is linked to Shanghai. The service is the first ever from the North to Shanghai and will launch on 1 July, running … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic names one of their new Airbus A330neo named in honour of Sir Richard Branson

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Belive it or not, this year will mark the 40th year that Virgin Atlantic has taken to the air. To celebrate, one of their new Airbus A330neo is named in honour of Sir Richard Branson. Ruby Rebel, registration G-VSRB, will salute Sir Richard and mark 40 years of Virgin Atlantic.   The airline’s fifth Airbus A330neo will also feature a brand-new flying icon, inspired by Sir … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (23rd March)

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Hello from just outside the Windy City. It's that time of the week again when I collect the links of things I wrote, scramble them up and convert them into something human-readable. Yes, it's time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Insert standard Chicago Photo here. Polishing Silver Time for the last segments from this trip report. I hope you enjoyed reading … [Read more...]