From Miles to Smiles
Could this be the best ever American Express Gold card offer?
American Express have just announced a truly fantastic deal for both existing cardholders and potential new clients. For a limited time, this American Express Gold card offer rewards new applicants who use a referral link with 30,000 bonus points. Plus they earn an additional 5,000 bonus points if they make...
Economy Class & Beyond
Jetstar to refresh its Boeing 787 fleet
The Qantas low-cost business unit – Jetstar – is getting ready for a fleet refresh for its long-haul Boeing 787-8 aircraft. Jetstar Boeiung 787 refresh livery – Image, Jetstar. The upgrade includes overhauling the economy and business class cabins with new seating, inflight connectivity and lie-flat crew rest areas to fly greater distances, with...
Economy Class & Beyond
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (11th November)
It’s Remembrance Weekend in the United Kingdom, as we remember those who have fallen. And we look back too, in Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. A Classic Poppy from previous years – trying to find a poppy seller can be a challenge – sadly (although I did find...
From Miles to Smiles
Enjoy a day of adventure on a Yucatan ATV, zipline and cenote combo tour
If you’re seeking an adrenaline rush combined with breathtaking natural beauty, the Cancun & Riviera Maya ATV, Zipline and Cenote combo tour is an absolute must-do. Priced at just £58 per person, this full-day adventure promises an unforgettable medley of experiences. Thrill seekers can launch into refreshing cenotes, soar through...
Traveling For Miles
American Airlines applies for a new Tokyo Haneda route
Following United's announcement (yesterday) that it has applied to the DoT to operate a service between Houston and Tokyo Haneda, American Airlines has now stepped up and confirmed that it has applied to operate a new service between New York JFK and Haneda. The post American Airlines applies for a new...
Economy Class & Beyond
ITA Airways takes delivery of their first A321neo
ITA Airways continues to expand its fleet, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A321neo. ITA Airways Airbus A321neo – Image, Airbus.  The aircraft is being delivered on a lease from Air Lease Corporation, with it being handed over at Airbus’ Hamburg production facilities. This latest addition continues to...
Economy Class & Beyond
LNER taps CAF to build new trains for the East Coast Main Line
There’s movement in the rolling stock market as London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has tapped Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles (CAF) for new trains. CAF was the successful bidder to deliver a fleet of 10 new tri-mode trains for LNER. Porterbrook has been chosen as the financier of the new fleet in...
Economy Class & Beyond
easyJet and Airportr to offer luggage collection, delivery, and door-to-door services
easyJet has a new partner – this time working with Airportr (the service that collects and delivers luggage, offering a door-to-door service) Easyjet A320neo landing from Geneva Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The services will be offered for passengers flying from London Gatwick and Geneva to allow them the...
{Tech} for Travel
Spatial Audio Arrives on the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 Earbuds
Two years on from the launch of the originals, the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 earbuds have been announced with new features at the same amazingly affordable price. The post Spatial Audio Arrives on the Edifier NeoBuds Pro 2 Earbuds appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
SNAPSHOT: Finnair AY1337 Helsinki Airport to London Heathow Terminal 3
Time for the last of the current series of Snapshots, this time focusing on the Passenger Experience on a Finnair flight between Helsinki Vantaa Airport 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...
Economy Class & Beyond
Lufthansa to introduce free inflight messaging in Europe
Lufthansa’s latest carrot to be dangled to its passengers is one I’ve covered recently – free inflight messaging.  Lufthansa Airbus A320-200 – taking off – Image, Economy Class and Beyond It will be offered on Lufthansa’s short- and medium-haul flights on aircraft which have European Aviation Network connectivity installed with...
{Tech} for Travel
Apple MacBook Pro M3 Specifications & Overview
Apple's latest release on October 30, 2023, confirmed the Apple MacBook Pro M3 in 14" and 16" models. Ushering in the latest generation of Apple Silicon to power its top-end notebook. The post Apple MacBook Pro M3 Specifications & Overview appeared first on {Tech} for Travel.
Economy Class & Beyond
Finnair to return to Nagoya, along with plans for Winter 2024
Whilst we might be in the IATA Winter 2023 timetable, Finnair is looking forward to summer  2024, with plans to return to Nagoya. Finnair is planning to return to Chubu Centrair International Airport (the international airport that serves Nagoya and the Central Japan region) on the 30th of May 2024. The airline...
Economy Class & Beyond
Cyprus Airways to deploy AirFi Wireless IFE
Cyprus Airlines is working with AirFi to deploy ireless in-flight entertainment across its fleet of Airbus jets. The airline is installing AirFi’s portable wireless streaming solutions onboard its all-Airbus fleet of two A320 and two A220 aircraft. It will also seek to outfit new aircraft that are added to the fleet with...
God Save The Points
48 Hours In Vienna: Where To Stay, What To Eat And More
It’s a lofty claim, but there aren’t many cities in Europe more fun to explore than Vienna, Austria. The grand buildings of the city transport you... The post 48 Hours In Vienna: Where To Stay, What To Eat And More appeared first on God Save The Points.
Economy Class & Beyond
British Airways prepares food options for Diwali, as well as Thanksgiving
With Diwali and Thanksgiving on the horizon, British Airways is tailoring its onboard meal services to celebrate the occasions. To celebrate the festival of lights on the 12th of November, the airline is introducing festive desserts for customers across all cabins on outbound and inbound long-haul flights to India. ....