Traveling For Miles
Now live: The Marriott Bonvoy promotion offering bonus elite night credits + bonus points
For the second year running Marriott Bonvoy is running a promotion in which it's offering bonus elite night credits and bonus points for every night consumed and as this year's promotion went live today, now would be a good time to make sure that you've registered. The post Now live: The...
Economy Class & Beyond
Eurostar resumes direct services from Amsterdam to London
For those of you who prefer to take the train between Amsterdam and London, there’s good news: Eurostar is resuming its Amsterdam to London (direct) service. Eurostar at Amsterdam Centraal – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The station over the past 8 months has been going through some remodelling, as...
Economy Class & Beyond
Thai Airways to lease a further eight Airbus A321neo aircraft
Thai Airways International is planning to grow its regional and short-to-medium haul fleet, with the airlines signing another leasing deal. A Thai A320 tail at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport – Image Economy Class and Beyond   The airline has signed an lease agreement with SMBC Aviation Capital, for them to provision  eight (8)...
Economy Class & Beyond
City of London seizes Lime and Forrester Dockless Bikes
Bikes are a great way to get around a city (especially if you can maintain a sense of balance to ride one). However, with the bike hire schemes, there are two types – docked bikes (where you go to a docking station to pick up a bike and return it...
Economy Class & Beyond
Aer Lingus updates its transatlantic amenities
Aer Lingus is updating its amenities for its passengers, with some improvements both in its business and economy class cabins. In Business Class Dining options will change with the introduction of a new seasonal spring menu. On westbound flights, the new Business Class menu includes smoked salmon with crisp samphire in...
Economy Class & Beyond
Airplane Art – jetBlue Airbus A321LR arriving at London Heathrow
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a jetBlue Airbus A321LR arriving at London Heathrow after completing its transatlantic hop. jetBlue operates a fleet of 11 Airbus A321LR aircraft in its fleet, which it uses on its expanding transatlantic network. The airline...
Economy Class & Beyond
Further adventures in Direct Currency Conversion (just decline it, seriously)
When I was travelling to Romania, I needed to get some local currency out. Sometimes hard cash is a useful thing to have to hand (and in the end, I didn’t need hard currency – but that’s beside the point, it’s better to be prepared than not). Rather than hitting...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (8th February)
We’ve reached the end of another week, mainly filled with news, announcements and my asthma making a comeback when it is least wanted or expected. So whilst I’m still upright and can still hit letters on a keyboard, it’s time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Pick your drug...
Economondo
Experiencing China’s Rare Turboprop: Yantai to Dalian and back on a Joy Air Xian MA60
Join me as I fly the rare Xian MA60, a Chinese turboprop with its origins in the Antonov An-24
{Tech} for Travel
A New range of Gomatic Accessories to Organise Your Bag
Keep your travel gear neat with (Nomatic) Gomatic Accessories, designed for ultimate space-saving and seamless organisation. The post A New range of Gomatic Accessories to Organise Your Bag appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Deal: Save at select Mandarin Oriental properties in the US and Europe [Targeted]
Amex has brought back a version of an offer that we last saw back in July 2024 (it expired in the middle of October 2024) and which gives targeted Amex cardholders the opportunity to save on their next stay at select Mandarin Oriental properties around the world. The post Deal: Save...
{Tech} for Travel
Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Specifications & Overview
In San Jose, at the first Unpacked event of 2025, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Series has been unveiled, boasting three new handsets, including the new flagship S25 Ultra. The post Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Specifications & Overview appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Traveling For Miles
Book North America – Europe Economy Class for 18,750 miles + surcharges (one-way)
Flying Blue has released its Promo Awards for February 2025 which cover travel through 31 July 2025 and as usual, you can now book select Air France and KLM awards with a 25% discount. The post Book North America – Europe Economy Class for 18,750 miles + surcharges (one-way) appeared first...
Economondo
Remembering Bek Air and Their Old Fokker 100: Almaty to Astana
Join me as I fly from Almaty to Astana onboard a rare Fokker 100 with Kazakhstan's long gone LCC, Bek Air
{Tech} for Travel
B&O Beoplay Eleven Earbuds Combine Style and Substance
B&O Beoplay Eleven Earbuds combine advanced technology with a stylish finish. With custom drivers and ANC, they offer premium sound wherever you go. The post B&O Beoplay Eleven Earbuds Combine Style and Substance appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
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My First SCAT Experience: Xi’an to Almaty on a Retro Boeing 737-500
Come with me as I try SCAT for the first time - flying from Xi'an to Almaty on a Boeing 737-500 on what is perhaps the type's longest route anywhere in the world.