Economy Class & Beyond

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (18th November)

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It's that time of the week again when I put links together, run against a deadline and try to make sense of the week. Yes, it's Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. It's amazing how dark it is at five in the evening - Canalside near the National Indoor Arena, Birmingham  Indirect Travel Fun The first four parts of the trip report are up and running - and I'm … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)

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American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow Terminal 3  to Chicago O'Hare Terminal 5 (Main Cabin Extra) Indirect Travel Fun How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra) Into … [Read more...]

Heads up: No Elizabeth Line or Heathrow Express on the 25th and 26th of November to Heathrow Airport

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For those who use trains to get to London Heathrow Airport, it's time to make backup plans, as the Elizabeth Line and Heathrow Express will have no service on will have no services on the 25th and 26th of November.  None of these... During this time parts of the line will be closed on Saturday 25 November and Sunday 26 November as essential maintenance works are … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Indirect Travel Fun – Lounging Around Heathrow Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges)

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Lounging Around Heathrow Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) Indirect fun - To Chicago with America Airlines and Finnair How much is it this time??? Early Morning National Express, Mid Moring Terminal 3 Elegantly Lounging around Terminal 3 (Cathay Pacific and American Airlines Lounges) American Airlines AA99 London Heathrow to Chicago … [Read more...]

AirJapan to add Seoul to its network

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ANA's low-cost medium-haul airline - Air Japan has added a second route - with the airline choosing Seoul as its next destination. The airline plans to operate five times a week between Toyko Narita and Seoul Incheon. The timetable has been identified below: NQ21  DEPART NRT 10:55 ARRIVE ICN 13:30 NQ22 DEPART ICN 14:40 ARRIVE NRT 16:45 Commences 22nd February 2024, … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show 2023 Daily Digest – Day 3 – A few more orders

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Day 3 of the Dubai Air Show has been and gone, so it's time to see what announcements have hit the front pages, as the main interest from the show dies down Airbus Ethiopian Airlines continues its dual fleet strategy. Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s to be added to its existing fleet. The latest … [Read more...]

Air Canada to boost its Asian network from December onwards

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Air Canada is noting an uptick in traffic to and from Asia, with the airline planning to increase services from December onwards, with increases going through the summer season. There's a raft of service improvements from the airline's hubs in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto. So let us dive into the list: From Toronto: Toronto - Tokyo Narita - Daily … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show 2023 Daily Digest – Day 2 – More orders trickle in

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Day 2 of the Dubai Air Show has been and gone, so it is time to see who moving and shaking today in the order books. Airbus There are signs of life over at the Airbus chalet, as another order trickles in EgyptAir goes Xtra Wide Body The Egyptian flag carrier kicked off the orders today, with an order for 10 Airbus A350-900s. In Quotes EGYPTAIR Chairman and CEO Yehia … [Read more...]