British Airways yesterday announced two services yesterday - the launch of a three times a week service from London Gatwick to Toronto, and the resumption of a Gatwick to Las Vegas route The new routes will be summer-only routes. Let's look at Toronto first BA2271 DEPART LGW 11:55 ARRIVE YYZ 14:45 Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays BA2270 DEPART YYZ 19:45 ARRIVE … [Read more...]
Cathay Pacific adds Dublin, Copenhagen and Brussels to its network
It seems Cathay Pacific is going to be adding a new route - one that has interesting possibilities - with the addition of Dublin, Copenhagen and Brussels to its network. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 - Image, Cathay Pacific There's three major new routes here. Let's look at Dublin first. The new route will spin up in with a four times a week service between Hong Kong … [Read more...]
Can British Airways continue to louse up their baggage operations at Heathrow?
Easy headline and an easy answer - yes. Good afternoon from Terminal 5 arrivals where I'm heading into the 40th minute of a wait for luggage to arrive. Alas, it seems some bright spark decided to load four flights on one belt. So my luggage is currently behind: The Nice flight The Tokyo Haneda flight And our flight from Stockholm. So the belt is a bit … [Read more...]
Discussion: Do cup noodles belong in a lounge?
Good evening from Changi T3... and a thought has struck me. I'm not sure if it's the vodka and cola... but a non-important thought. I was looking the food at the disappointing lounge I'm currently in (and yes - you can have crap lounges at Changi airport - step forward dnata) and one of the things they offer in a premium lounge are... wait for it. Cup Noodles. So a … [Read more...]
One improvement airports and hotels can make…
There are many things that as a passenger I get annoyed at when at an airport or at a hotel. And one of those things that annoy me are power outlets.Yes. They annoy the heck out of me.Some airports only install one type of socket (e.g. their local power point type), whilst some offer two... and others offer a row of the things to cover as many eventualities as possible.A lot of … [Read more...]
Airplane Art: Qatar Airways Airbus A380 at Doha
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art.Resting at the gate on a warm Doha morning (and trust me - it was warm when I went to the shuttle bus), is a Qatar Airways Airbus A380 at Hamad International Airport.Qatar Airways operate a fleet of eight Airbus A380 aircraft, which fly in a three class layout, set out as8 First Suites (Top Deck)48 Business Class … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 776 (Club Europe) London to Stockholm Arlanda
Time for the first of many snapshots over the next few weeks - this time focusing on British Airways 776 between London Heathrow and Stockholm Arlanda in Club Europe.For those of you who are new to the blog:Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things!Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that … [Read more...]
Expensive train journeys: The Arlanda Express
In the past, I've stated Heathrow Express is plain expensive way to get from an airport to a city. Well, I think I've found a new candidate: step forward the Arlanda Express. Arlanda Express train coming into Stockholm Arlanda Terminal 5 Station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Inside the Arlanda Express - Image - Economy Class and Beyond Arlanda Express … [Read more...]
All Nippon Airways to serve Sake in Economy Class
In-flight beverages can always be a hit or miss - especially in economy class. Well All Nippon Airways are going to try something different - and offer Sake in Economy Class All Nippon Airways custom branded sake - Image, ANA. This is addition to the current sake offerings in First, Business Class and Premium Economy. ANA hopes by expanding the offering of sake to … [Read more...]
I *am* too old for early starts
Good morning from National Express 210 from Birmingham to London Heathrow. Which I almost didn't make due to my own incompetence. I made off with plenty of time from the flat with a friendly Uber driver... until I realised that I had left my wallet at home I choose you... not be in my work trousers - Any judgements that I have a Pikachu wallet will be promptly … [Read more...]
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