Economy Class & Beyond

Discussion: Do cup noodles belong in a lounge?

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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…

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...]

Alaska Airlines signs for GoGo 2Ku high speed internet

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Gogo are continue to expand their customer base, with Alaska Airlines signing up for Gogo 2Ku's platform. The upgrade to 2Ku will be fitted to both the airlines Airbus and Boeing fleets (remember: Alaska have inherited some Airbus's when it brought Virgin America). 2Ku should not be confused with some Air to Ground products, and offers high-speed internet. It also … [Read more...]

Delta adds JFK to Lagos to its long haul network

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Some routes come and go, and then come back like a boomerang. Delta's operation to Lagos is one of those routes, with the airline planning to start operations from New York-JFK. Delta Airbus A330 at Dubin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Editors note, I know it's a Delta A330-300, but I don't have any pictures of a Delta A330-200...) Delta will add a New … [Read more...]

Cathay Dragon signs MoU with Airbus for 32 A321neo aircraft

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Cathay Dragon (what was Dragonair) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fleet renewal, selecting 32 Airbus A321 aircraft. The aircraft will be used to replace the existing fleet of 15 A320 and eight A321 aircraft (23 narrow body aircraft), with the balance being used to expand its network. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer and Cathay Dragon … [Read more...]