The Aspire Lounge, Zurich Airport (B/D Dock) "Life, The Universe and Everything" Contents In the beginning I begun to write this trip report. This made a lot of people very angry, and has been widely regarded as a bad move. First action of being 42 - Coach 210, British Airways Galleries South BA710 London to Zürich in Club Europe A brief wander … [Read more...]
United Airlines increases luggage allowance between North America and China/Hong Kong
Some people love to travel light. Others need to carry the world around with them when they travel. And there's no right answer to this question - I'm both. It seems United Airlines has listened to its customers who carry baggage, and as of 8th January - is making the first two checked bags free when flying with them between North America and China/Hong Kong. United … [Read more...]
British Airways improves its World Traveller catering options – but is it enough?
British Airways has finally announced its intentions for World Traveller (Long Haul Economy Class) catering on Long Haul routes. This will replace the much lamented ambient basket pass the airline has offered in the past two years. The new service pattern kicks in on the 17th January 2018, starting aboard BA117, and spreading through the long haul network The service … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 departing Stockholm
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner departing Stockholm Arlanda as it operate the triangle service between Addis Ababa, Oslo and Stockholm. Ethiopian Airlines operate a fleet of 19 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft, with two 787-9 aircraft (and two more 787-9s on … [Read more...]
Life, The Universe and Everything – Mostly Harmless – The Zurich Airport Observation Deck
Mostly Harmless - The Zurich Airport Observation Deck "Life, The Universe and Everything" EDITORS NOTE - PICTURE HEAVY - LOTS OF PLANES! Contents. Contents In the beginning I begun to write this trip report. This made a lot of people very angry, and has been widely regarded as a bad move. First action of being 42 - Coach 210, British Airways Galleries … [Read more...]
Scoot’s long haul next stop: Berlin!
Scoot has confirmed it's operations for its next European destination - and it will be Berlin where the yellow and white Boeing Dreamliners will head next. Scoot Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner at Singapore Changi - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline has now filed a timetable (the route was originally announced in December), with a frequency and destination of Berlin … [Read more...]
What’s in the Intercontinental Ambassadors renewal pack?
One of the statuses I pay actual cash for (well, IHG Reward Points), is the Intercontinental Ambassadors programme. This is for three good reasons: The One Category Upgrade (which is 9/10 times a nicer room at least, and sometimes a suite) The Free Night voucher (which I value heavily when on holiday) The 4pm check-out (and this is probably the biggest use of it for … [Read more...]
A fresh layer of hell? New BA Shorthaul seating plans slip out
It seems that the designers of British Airways seating are preparing to send its passengers into a fresh layer of hell - with an insider revealing a lot of the new short-haul cabin design And yes - this is the same refurbishment that I talked about in April last year (although what harm does a little extra press do eh?) A lot more details have snuck out now on … [Read more...]
Review 2017: Highs and lows in Passenger Experiance
I'm taking a look back at my travels this year and asking myself questions about Passenger Experience Highs and Lows. Because I seem to have picked up some interesting experiences both in the front and the back of the pane this year. Let's do the number and a map: Maps generated by the Great Circle Mapper - copyright © Karl L. Swartz Total distance: 36,495 … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 747-400s parked at Heathrow
It's Sunday again, and it's time for the last Airplane Art of the year. This week, we have members of British Airways Boeing 747-400 fleet parked at Terminal 5 in the early morning as they arrive in from the long haul flights the airline assigns them to. British Airways operate the largest fleet of passenger Boeing 747-400s in the world, with currently 36 active … [Read more...]
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