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Heathrow Express to hand over services to GWR – long term changes ahead

29/03/2018 by Kevincm

Heathrow Express

With the Elizabeth Line/Crossrail starting to arrive at Heathrow Airport in the near future (May), Heathrow Express is relaunching how it conducts business. Currently, it operates its own trains, staffing and such. That's going to change soon, with Great Western Railway (who are owned by FirstGroup) to operate the Heathrow Express service from August 2018. Heathrow … [Read more...]

Has the British Airways Economy Class breakfast improved?

28/03/2018 by Kevincm

a bagel and a cup of coffee on a table

One of the things that have really annoyed me is the annoyance that is the breakfast in Economy class (World Traveller) on British Airways. Mostly because of that dreaded ambient basket pass... which whilst reducing costs - it gave a really poor passenger experience with a choice of a muffin top or a granola bar. BA breakfast circa October 2016 - Image, Economy Class … [Read more...]

Emirates to double Prague Service

28/03/2018 by Kevincm

Emirates Boeing 777-300ER - Dublin Airport

Emirates seems to be continuity expanding its network, with the announcement of a second daily flight between Dubai and Prague. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER departing Dublin - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The new flight will start from the 1st July 2018, with a 360 seater Boeing 777-300ER being deployed on the Dubai-Prague route. EK137 DEPART DXB 15:30 ARRIVE PRG … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i departing Chicago O’Hare

25/03/2018 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i departing Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. The week, we have a Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i climbing out of Chicago O'Hare International as it heads back to its home base of Frankfurt-am-Main International. Lufthansa operate a fleet of 19 Boeing 747-8i aircraft in their long haul fleet - with this plane - D-ABYG - "Baden-Württemberg" shown … [Read more...]

Travel Technology: Back to film with the Holga 120N

24/03/2018 by Kevincm

Chicago Skyline - Holga 120N - Ilford XP2

Time for something different this week in Travel Technology - we're going Lo-fi. And I mean lo-fi. Most of you know that I shoot with Canon kit and autofoucusing lenses. All things that allow for photos to be done quickly and allow you to knock out quality pictures. But sometimes, a Digital Camera is the poorest tool in the world to learn with. Why? A digital camera … [Read more...]

Smurf-tastic! The Smurfs now fly with Brussels Airlines with Aerosmurf

24/03/2018 by Kevincm

Smuft Airbus A320 - Image, Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines - as well as being knowing for its red dots on the tails of their planes - love to paint their planes in different schemes. Today, the airline unveiled its newest livery - celebrating "The Smurfs" with "Aerosmurf". The AeroSmuf revealed - Image, Brussels Airlines The AeroSmurf - Image, Brussels Airlines The Smurfs and Brussels Airlines … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare

23/03/2018 by Kevincm

a camera on a seat

It's time for another Snapshot - this time looking at AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare in Main Cabin Extra. 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 show you the basic … [Read more...]

First Boeing 737 MAX 9 heads off to Thai Lion Air

22/03/2018 by Kevincm

Thair Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 9 - Image, The Boeing Company

As the Boeing 737 MAX programme continues to evolve, Thai Lion Air because the first customer to receive their 737 MAX 9 aircraft. Thai Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 9 - Image, The Boeing Company The Boeing 737 MAX 9 joins the Thai Lion Air (and Lion Air Group fleet), where it is planned the type is to be used to add capacity and launch new routes. On the launch ,Capt. … [Read more...]

Early to travel…

21/03/2018 by Kevincm

a group of people in a terminal

Good morning from Coach 210 at Digbeth Coach station to Heathrow Central. And if you know what the above statement means, you should had worked out I'm on the move again, and beginning my long haul travels. Because it's been way too long since I was in a metal (or carbon fibre tube) across the pond. I'm on a simple two-segment trip - as much as I would like to build a … [Read more...]

Ryanair to buy 75% of LaudaMotion – A new Austrian outpost?

20/03/2018 by Kevincm

luadamotion header

With Laudamotion coming into existence, it seems to have attracted the interests of Ryanair - who are purchasing 75% of the airline in a deal announced today. Laudamotion site header The value of the transaction is worth €50 million. In the first instance, the Ryanair will buy 24.9%, and plans to increase its shareholding subject to EU competition approval. In … [Read more...]

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