Economy Class & Beyond

American Airlines target Europe with 2 Class Boeing 777-200ER operation

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American Airlines are planning to deploy more 2-Class Boeing 777-200ER aircraft across their network as soon as March. American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at Chicago O'Hare International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The two class aircraft will operate on the following routes from March onwards: From 3rd March 2016 between New York JFK and … [Read more...]

Bombardier signs Air Canada for CSeries

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We've all been quietly waiting for Bombardier to get a mega-order for its CSeries aircraft from a carrier... and on the day when deep cuts were announced in the company - Air Canada stepped up to announce a Letter of Intent to order. Air Canada Bombardier CSeries - Rendering, Bombardier In its Letter of Intent to order, Air Canada will looking for: 45 … [Read more...]

Update: Garuda Indonesia Jakarta-London Heathrow Services have timings

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Well - the wait is nearly over as Garuda Indonesia is firming up its plans to return to London Heathrow Garuda Indonesia Boeing 777-300ER - Image, Garuda Indonesia Timings appear to now live according to Airlineroute. As announced earlier, the outbound service will make a technical stop at Singapore on the way to London Heathrow, whilst the inbound service to Jakarta. The … [Read more...]

Californiacation! – When your life’s in a mess – National Express coach 737 High Wycombe-Luton Airport, London’s tinniest airport – Luton

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Californiacation! When your life’s in a mess - National Express coach 737 High Wycombe-Luton Airport, London’s tinniest airport - Luton Kevin's Note: It seems I'm not the only person in the world who travels at silly o'clock in the morning to an airport...  Index: Californiacation - What, where, why, when, who, how When your life’s in a mess - National Express … [Read more...]

IcelandAir offers Gate-to-Gate WiFi

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For those of us who want to be connected at all times in the air, IcelandAir have become the first airline in Europe to allow Gate-to-Gate WiFi on its fleet. IcelandAir Boeing 757-200 - Image, Icelandair  Gate-to-Gate in this case means you can hook onto the WiFi when you get on the plane at your origin, and disconnect from the Wifi when you walk off the plane - … [Read more...]

Growing Old in Style – A Symphony of Lights

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Growing Old in Style - A Symphony of Lights Index: 40.. wait? You're 40??? Off to Heathrow with National Express Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and British Airways Galleries First BA936 London Heathrow to Düsseldorf in Club Europe Düsseldorf airport and the most boring lounge... in the world (Lufthansa Business Lounge) CX376 Düsseldorf Airport to Hong Kong … [Read more...]

Iberia 40% Avios Redemption Offer

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Hot off having 25% off for couples, Iberia is now introducing 40% off redemptions on certain routes Now, before you too get excited with 50 routes up for grabs, there's mostly European Routes, with a smattering of Long Haul routes to South America. Prices displayed are one way, and include the following routes: Iberia Mainline Band 1: From 2,700 Avios one-way Between … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT – Californiacation! (featuring Adam!)

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TRIP REPORT - Californiacation! (featuring Adam!)   Kevin's Note: Amazingly, I have friends. And some of them enjoy Economy Class travel too. I'd like to introduce you to Adam who's going to California using a bit of research, a bit of knowledge... and mad open jaw flying. So, sit back and enjoy. Index: Californiacation - What, where, why, when, who, … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express free upgrade for Star Alliance Gold holders

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If you hold Star Alliance Gold status and travel on Heathrow Express, there's a very good offer starting today - allowing you to upgrade from Heathrow Express Standard to First Class for nothing. To use this you must Use your Star Alliance Gold Card (which must be valid and a physical card) Have a vaild Heathrow Express Ticket Must be on a full fare ticket The offer is … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some airplane art on this Valentines Day. (Not that Valentines Day makes any difference for what sort of picture was going to be posted today). This week, coming to the gate at Hong Kong International Airport on a mildly warm Sunday is a Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300. Cathay Pacific operate a fleet of 41 Airbus A330-300s in … [Read more...]