Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates boosts its Osaka service, with a four-class Airbus A380

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Emirates is continuing the deployment of its four-class Airbus A380, with the next destination to gain the type being Osaka, Japan. The airline will bring its double-decker jet to Osaka from the 1st of June 2024, offering First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class cabins aboard. The four-class A380 will replace the airline's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to offer an enhanced status match with British Airways

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It seems that Virgin Atlantic is prepared to make some hay out of the news that British Airways is adjusting tier point years, with them launching a status match. Along with a few bonuses. Between now and Valentine’s Day (14th February), Flying Club are offering British Airways Executive Club members an upgraded status match. Executive Club Gold & Silver > … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 104 New York JFK to London Heathrow Airport (Business Class)

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Time for another Snapshot, looking at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 104 between New York JFK and London Heathrow. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience, the small things… as well as the … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: The Intercontinental San Francisco (Howard Street)

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Time for another Snapshot, this time looking at the hotel experience at the Intercontinental San Francisco. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience, the small things… as well as the big things! … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza, Burlingame (near San Francisco Airport)

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It's time for another Snapshot, looking at the hotel experience at the Crowne Plaza Burlingame, near San Francisco International Airport. Booking This hotel was booked on a pre-paid rate from IHG's site. For the night, it was charged at US$88+tax and fees. Location The Crowne Plaza is near the airport - with it being around a 10-minute taxi ride away. It's accessible by … [Read more...]

British Airways to change your Tier Point Collection Year

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Some big news from British Airways, as they announce changes to Tier Point collection and how the status year works. Where's the official statement? It's on the British Airways site at https://www.britishairways.com/content/executive-club/faqs/tier-point-collection-changes. Keep it bookmarked. You'll be referring to it as the changes come in. The airline argues this … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo at San Francisco International Airport

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo at San Francisco International Airport as it prepares to depart Honolulu International Airport. Hawaiian Airlines operates an active fleet of 16 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with two currently parked. The airline also operates Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 717 in … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (3rd February)

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As we enter the second month of 2024, nights are starting to get slightly lighter, even if the traffic queues are are getting longer. It therefore must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Traffic on Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham... at around six in the evening. SNAPSHOTS They've been a little slow this week - I should have the rest pushed out as I … [Read more...]