Economy Class & Beyond
Jet2.com adds further capacity to Greece
There’s nothing like a Jet2 Holiday, and this summer, its airline arm – Jet2.com is adding extra flights to Greece from its British bases for this coming summer. With the additional flights, the airline and tour operator have put nearly  30,000 extra seats on sale to Crete (Chania), Crete (Heraklion), Kos and Santorini. The additional services will...
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Air France throws capacity to New York, as well as at film festivals
It seems Air France is preparing for an aggressive summer, with the airline planning add frequency between Paris and New York. Air France quotes 11 daily flights  – but let’s break that down a little, as there is always a lot to look at in the details Paris CDG –...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: A Quick Return to Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge – Growing Old in Style
A Quick Return to Singapore Changi Terminal 1 and the Marhaba Lounge Growing Old In Style It’s time to head towards home in some kind of eastward direction. First stop, Changi and the Marhaba Lounge.  In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next....
Economy Class & Beyond
EgyptAir takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
It’s time for another Airbus A350-900 customer to take their first delivery of a new aircraft – step forward, EgyptAir.  EgyptAir has taken delivery of its first of 16 Airbus A350‑900 on order, becoming the launch operator for the type in North Africa. The A350 will support the airline’s long‑haul...
Economy Class & Beyond
Birmingham Airport dangles route aid to re-launch services to New York
Whilst Birmingham is the UK’s second city (depending on the metric you’re using), it lacks a direct service to New York. Well, the airport has announced a targeted financial support package on offer to airlines that looks to attract direct connectivity between Birmingham and New York. Or as the rest...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER, which is unloading at London Heathrow Terminal 2, accompanied by a sister 777 and tails by Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines.  United Airlines operates a fleet of 53 Boeing...
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Remembering British Airways Boeing 747: Heathrow to Dubai on the Queen of the Skies
A throwback review detailing my flight onboard a British Airways Boeing 747-400 from London Heathrow to Dubai
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (7th February)
Its that time of the week again, where it’s more than a little wet, and I’m trying to be organised. And failing. But it’s Saturday, so it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. TRIP REPORT: Growing Old in Style In the end, two segments made it out...
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Sampling Virgin Atlantic: Delhi to Heathrow on the Mega A350-1000
Flying my first flight with Virgin Atlantic since 2003 on a long slog between Delhi and London Heathrow
Economy Class & Beyond
Singapore Air Show – Airshow Digest
The Singapore Air Show has been in full swing, and there have been signs of life at the show. Let’s see what the order books are cooking in the equator heat. As usual, we’ll go by airframers, then anyone else, in alphabetical order. Airbus TigerAir Taiwan goes for the Airbus...
Economy Class & Beyond
TRIP REPORT: The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late through The Jewel and Changi – Grown Old in Style
The Singapore Pokémon Centre and Travelling Late Night through The Jewel and Changi Growing Old in Style I want to be the very best, like no one ever was. To catch them is my real quest, to train them is my cause. I will travel to Singapore, searching far and...
Economy Class & Beyond
Virgin Atlantic pounces on Aer Lingus UK’s depature, scaling up capacity
With Aer Lingus choosing to wind down its Manchester base, Virgin Atlantic is shuffling around its plans to take advantage of the situation. The airline is boosting its long-haul operations from Manchester this summer with additional services to Orlando, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the airline’s home in the North. Following Aer Lingus’ decision to withdraw...
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Emirates to launch a second daily Tokyo-Narita service
Emirates is increasing its footprint in Japan, with plans to launch a second daily service to Tokyo-Narita Airport in Chiba Prefecture. The additional service will commence on the 1st May, operating daily. Planned operations are: EK320 DEPART DXB 22:30 ARRIVE NRT 13:30+1 EK321 DEPART NRT 21:30 ARRIVE DXB 03:50+1 Commences...
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Remembering Vistara: Kolkata to Delhi on an A320neo
Flying on a busy domestic evening flight from Kolkata to Delhi with Vistara
{Tech} for Travel
United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi rollout gains momentum
United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi continues to grow, as the airline outlines where it’s available now and how many aircraft are next in line. The post United Airlines Starlink Wi-Fi rollout gains momentum appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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Get a 50% bonus on Chase transfers to Marriott Bonvoy
Chase has launched a new promotion in which it's offering a 50% bonus to cardholders who convert Ultimate Rewards points into Marriott Bonvoy points and it runs through the end of the month. The post Get a 50% bonus on Chase transfers to Marriott Bonvoy appeared first on Traveling For Miles.