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TRIP REPORT: BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe/European Business Class) – Growing Old in Style

03/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a tray of food on a tray

BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe/European Business Class) Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo Airport (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge TK1754 Oslo to … [Read more...]

London City Airport to charge for dropoffs from the 6th January

02/01/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

London City Airport Dropoff - Image, London City Airport

London City Airport was one of the last major airports in the UK not charge to drop off passengers. Well, that ends on the 6th January, when the new drop-off charge comes into effect. The charge will be £8.00 for 0-5 minutes, then £1 per minute for any additional minutes, with a maximum stay of 10 minutes.  This will apply to all passenger vehicles (except Black Cabs, … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2025 – Kevin’s Years in Numbers

31/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a black and white text on a white background

It's time for me to look back on my year in flying, as I dive into my numbers.   Because everyone loves numbers. Maps are good. Here's one that I generated on https://www.greatcirclemap.com, showing my adventures (few as they were) this year. The big numbers for 2025 - around the same as last year - are very much back-loaded into the rear of the year. … [Read more...]

REVIEW 2025: Kevin’s Year in Passenger Experience

30/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

review 2025 - a year in passenger experiance

It's time for a quick look back at my year in travel, in Review 2025 - Kevin's Year in Passenger Experience. A hamstrung year My travel year has very much been back-loaded this year, with a lot of planned trips sitting in the bin - mainly due to a lot of changes in my life. Whilst there are some changes I can handle, this year has proved... rough - I wouldn't dress that … [Read more...]

China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings signs for 30 Airbus A320neo family aircraft

30/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

CALC Airbus A320neo aircraft flying over Hong Kong, Rendering - Airbus

As we approach the end of the year, airframers are scrambling to get the last orders in and get deliveries to customers. Airbus has picked up an order from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings (CALC). CALC Airbus A320neo aircraft flying over Hong Kong, Rendering - Airbus CALC has signed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A320neo Family aircraft. These, in turn, will be … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: To Heathrow and Cathay Pacific Lounge – Growing Old in Style

29/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

a large airport terminal with rows of chairs

To Heathrow Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge 50 Up. Growing Old with In Style In this mammoth trip report (note, headings subject to change) Yes. I’m that old. Next. Off to Heathrow, Terminal 3 and Cathay Pacific Lounge BA768 London Heathrow to Oslo (Club Europe) The Best Laid Oslo Plans, and the OSL Lounge TK1754 Oslo to Istanbul International … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 taxiing out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport

28/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 taxiing out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330-300 in the Negaraku livery, taxiing out of the satellite terminal area at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 1, as it heads off on another mission (with a Super Air Jet Airbus A320-200 in the background). Malaysia Airlines operates a fleet of … [Read more...]

Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (27th December)

27/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lights inside the Bullring Centre, Birmingham

As we enter the middle bit between Christmas and New Year, where time no longer matters and "what date is it?" is more of a statement than a question. But I'm here to reassure you, at the time of writing, it's the 27th December - a Saturday this year - so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Lights inside the Bullring Centre, Birmingham Trip … [Read more...]

IndiGo to launch a Delhi to London Heathrow service

27/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Norse Atlantic Airways Boeing 787-9 - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways

Indian Airline IndiGo continues its international expansion, with the airline targeting a new route between Delhi and London Heathrow. Norse Atlantic, flying for IndiGo - Image, Norse Atlantic Airways  The new route between  Delhi and London Heathrow will start on the 2nd February 2026. The airline will fly five times a week on the route using its Boeing  787 … [Read more...]

Porter Airlines takes delivery of its 50th Embraer E195-E2

26/12/2025 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Porter Airlines 50th Embraer E195-E2 - image, Embraer

Porter Airlines of Canada has been busy with its Embraer E195-E2 fleet, with the airline expanding its operations. The airline recently took delivery of its 50th E195-E2. It marks a major milestone in the delivery programme, since the first aircraft was delivered in December 2022, as Porter sought to change its operations and move away from just operating turboprop … [Read more...]

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  • London City Airport to charge for dropoffs from the 6th January
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