Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

It’s that time again – British Airways sale in progress (Premium Fares Special)

24/08/2016 by Kevincm

It's that time again - British Airways is conducting its late summer sale, with offers on flights going on until the 23rd September. British Airways Boeing 747-400 taxing at Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Now you fly a BA 747 on sale ! The sale is on in all classes (World Traveller, World Traveller Plus, Club World and First). As we like premium … [Read more...]

Twenty American Airlines MD-80s go into retirement…

23/08/2016 by Kevincm

... and as much as like the McDonnell Douglas MD-80 for photos... I'm not going to miss them. American Airlines MD-80 at Dallas Fort Worth, Image - Economy Class and Beyond The MD-80 fleet is still numerous in number, with 61 MD-80 type aircraft left in the operational fleet of American Airlines. Twenty of the type today retired to Roswell - to be placed into … [Read more...]

Delta to move all operations to Heathrow Terminal 3

23/08/2016 by Kevincm

Delta Air Lines is going to get a bit more comfortable with Virgin Atlantic, as Delta moves all its London Heathrow departures from Terminal 4 to Terminal 3 Services will switch over to Terminal 3 exclusively from the 14th September. Currently, flights to Boston, New York-JFK and Seattle currently operate from Heathrow Terminal 3. Services to Atlanta, Philadelphia, … [Read more...]

Lounge Review: American Airlines Arrivals Lounge – London Heathrow Terminal 3

22/08/2016 by Kevincm

Time for a lounge review of the refurbished American Airlines Arrivals Lounge at London Heathrow Airport. At the time of writing the refurbished lounge has been operating for around two weeks - so let's look inside this facility. Location The lounge is in Terminal 3, on the upper levels in the arrivals area of Heathrow T3. Follow the signs. If you've found this … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER taking off

21/08/2016 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week we have an American Airlines Boeing 777-300ER taking off from Heathrow Airport on a rather wet runway - making for this rather nice photo. American Airlines were also the first US operator of the Boeing 777-300ER, adding to their collection of Boeing 777-200ERs. These are used in the American … [Read more...]

So how did I spend my Friday? … with AirlineGeeks… from the tower at Heathrow…

20/08/2016 by Kevincm

Not a question I ask a lot often... but what did I do on Friday? (Apart from catch a National Express coach first thing in the morning). Well, I was at Heathrow Airport, with AirlineGeeks.com to celebrate the US National Aviation Day - in cooperation with American Airlines. So how did I spend my time with them? Well. Here's a very very short synopsis. More of a … [Read more...]

It’s still too early for this sort of thing… (Good Morning From Digbeth)

18/08/2016 by Kevincm

Good morning from Digbeth Coach station in Birmingham - where I'm just setting off on another adventure. To depart Digbeth at idiot o'clock is never a good thing - so why you ask? I'm joining AirlineGeeks along with American Airlines as they celebrate National Aviation Day in the USA. As such, I'm off to Heathrow Airport to join them in a behind the scenes … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! A Quick Ride Home.

18/08/2016 by Kevincm

Flight-Fight! A Quick ride home Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport A Quick ride home And the knockout blow goes to… Heading … [Read more...]

Night Tube services begin tomorrow!

18/08/2016 by Kevincm

Well, it's been a long time coming, but Transport for London's Night Tube will begin tonight (19th August). Night Tube Map - Image, Transport for London. The Night Tube network will initially comprise of two lines: The Central Line from Ealing Broadway, through Central London, and as far as Loughton or Hainault. Operates every 10 minutes between White City and Leytonstone … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham

17/08/2016 by Kevincm

Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And the knockout blow goes … [Read more...]