Economy Class & Beyond
Caledonian Sleeper cooks up sweet partnership with Ochil Fudge
Rail operator Caledonian Sleeper is making life a little sweeter aboard its night train services, as it partners with Ochil Fudge. Caledonian Sleeper will hand out 220,000 pieces of handmade fudge this year as it announced a new partnership that will be loaded onboard, as the latest complimentary nibble for...
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Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (24th January)
We’ve almost done it, people – the dark nights of January are slipping away, as the month moves on apace. And as it does so, it’s time for your end-of-week roundup. Yes, It’s Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond  Growing Old inStyle As promised, four chapters from this travel odyssey...
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TRIP REPORT: Back to KLIA Terminal 1 and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge – Growing Old In Style
Heading back to Kuala Lumpur Airport and the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Growing Old In Style Time to head back towards Singapore. To Kuala Lumpur Airport, as well as a morning lounge stop at the Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes....
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Air Europa firms up its Airbus A350-900 order
Spanish Airline Air Europa has completed its negotiations with Airbus for the purchase of Airbus A350-900 aircraft. Air Europa Airbus A350-900 – Rendering, Airbus.  The order was initially announced as a Memorandum of Understanding at the Dubai Air Show last year. The final agreement was signed off on in December by the two parities...
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Flying the Chinese Built ARJ21: Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur with TransNusa Airlines
Flying the rare COMAC ARJ21 on an evening flight from Jakarta to Kuala Lumpur
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Wearable upgrade Aivela Ring Pro launches with 8 touch and 6 air gestures
CES 2026 News: Aivela Ring Pro pairs touch and gesture control with 13+ health metrics, a 7-day battery, IP68 rating, and no subscription fees for 24/7 wear. The post Wearable upgrade Aivela Ring Pro launches with 8 touch and 6 air gestures appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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TRIP REPORT: Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime – Growing Old in Style
Exploring more of Kuala Lumpur in the Dry, Wet and Nighttime Growing Old with In Style Time to do some on-foot exploring around Kuala Lumpur. Enjoy watching me getting soaked in the process…  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to...
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Heathrow Airport completes updated security scanners rollout
For those travelling through Heathrow Airport, there’s good news: the airport has completed upgrading its security scanners. The Heathrow complex from the air – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The upshot is that passengers travelling through all terminals at Heathrow no longer need to remove liquids or electronics from their...
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Lufthansa Wi-Fi boosted by new Starlink collaboration
Starlink will deliver broadband Lufthansa Wi‑Fi across short‑, medium‑, and long‑haul aircraft, launching in late 2026 and completing fleetwide by 2029. The post Lufthansa Wi-Fi boosted by new Starlink collaboration appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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KLM starts to offer free Wi-Fi on some European flights
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is making a move with its free in-flight connectivity plans, with the first aircraft flying with it from today (22nd January). KLM Airbus A321neo – now with “free” in-flight connectivity – Image, Economy Class and Beyond KLM is rolling out free WiFi in phases across most...
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Emirates Skywards loyalty programme partners with Jet2 for flight rewards
Whilst not many things beat a Jet2 Holiday, Emirates passengers can use their Skywards Miles to redeem them for Jet2.com Flights. The move opens up new rewards for Skyward customers to 75 destinations across the Jet2 network. Prices will start from 8,000 Skywards Miles (including all fees & charges, depending...
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Sampling Indonesian Giant Lion Air: Pangkalpinang to Jakarta on a Boeing 737-900ER
Come with me as I fly for the first time on Indonesian mega low cost airline Lion Air
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Air Canada to launch a winter link to Sapporo, Japan
For those who want snow and Japanese culture to match, Air Canada is lining up a new service between Vancouver and Sapporo, Japan. Flights will operate from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sapporo’s New Chitose Hokkaido Airport (CTS), making it the only carrier to serve Sapporo and North America. Planned...
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Away Limited Edition Carry-on drops for Valentine’s Day
A two-tone colourway of Blush Pink and Cherry Red headlines the Away Limited Edition suitcase, launched just in time for Valentine’s Day travel. The post Away Limited Edition Carry-on drops for Valentine’s Day appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Lime bikes and e-scooters are on their way to Birmingham
It seems that Transport for West Midlands and the West Midlands Combined Authority have secured a new contract for rental bikes and e-scooters in Birmingham, with Lime picking up the contract. The scheme will introduce more than 2000 new bikes and e-scooters to Birmingham and the University of Warwick campus....
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TRIP REPORT: Exploring the Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur – Growing Old in Style
Exploring Batu Caves, Near Kuala Lumpur Growing Old In Style It’s time to do something other than engage in rampant consumerism. Time to head to The Batu Caves. In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay...