Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

Travel Plus…. Technology: When paying for a repair is better value than insurance

16/05/2015 by Kevincm

On Monday this week, I formally joined the iPhone owners club in the proper sens. Yes, I've had an iPhone since the iPhone 3G, but I joined the special membership club - the one where the screen is cracked after meeting good olde 1970's asphalt. Sadly, there was ever going to be one winner in that fight - and it was the asphalt. That's pretty bad. But how bad exactly? Oh. … [Read more...]

Safety Video Thursday: Air New Zealand Safety Surfing Safari

14/05/2015 by Kevincm

One of the innovators of the modern safety video - Air New Zealand - has decided it is time to share a new video with us - which will go on its planes soon. Join Air New Zealand on its Safety Surfing Safari... because being on a plane in a safety video seems to be so out of fashion these days. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADqb6ovsasE Well, it's upbeat (with the song Young … [Read more...]

Brrr! Chicago! Off to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, South Galleries Lounge

13/05/2015 by Kevincm

Brrr! Chicago! Off to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, South Galleries Lounge Seriously… go somewhere warmer!!! Early morning Heathrow - Off to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, South Galleries Lounge BA458 London Heathrow to Madrid A MAD transit Iberia IB6725 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare Crowne Plaza O’Hare Dealing with Chicago Cold Hyatt Regency O’Hare More … [Read more...]

Easyjet announces denser seating from May 2016

13/05/2015 by Kevincm

It seems EasyJet is joining the ultra-dense party, with something buried in their latest results for the period of the last six months. Easyjet Airbus A319 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The line in the release should cause those who have long legs or want extra legroom shiver in fear: Or for those who wish to read the text: <From May 2016 all … [Read more...]

United Airlines plans its 787-9 deployment from Houston

12/05/2015 by Kevincm

With United Airlines bringing more Boeing 787-9 aircraft online, the airline is outlining its plans for the deployment of the larger 787s from its Houston Intercontinental hub. United Airlines Boeing 787-9 - Image, (c) The Boeing Company Six routes will be switched over in the Autumn of 2015, starting in August and through to March 2016 (and yes - we're now talking about … [Read more...]

Brr Chicago! An adventure to the frozen city with British Airways and Iberia

11/05/2015 by Kevincm

Brrr! Chicago! An adventure to the frozen city with British Airways and Iberia Seriously… go somewhere warmer!!! Early morning Heathrow - Off to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, South Galleries Lounge BA458 London Heathrow to Madrid A MAD transit Iberia IB6725 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare Crowne Plaza O’Hare Dealing with Chicago Cold Hyatt … [Read more...]

Waiting for London Airport expansion news? You’ll be waiting for a long time

11/05/2015 by Kevincm

With the dust of the UK election now settling down, news came out over the weekend that Davis Commission - which is looking to make recommendations over the expansion of airports in London. Heathrow Airport from the Air - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The Davis Commission is to take on further evidence of the problems of air pollution in regards to the expansion of … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Express Embraer EMB-120

10/05/2015 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's a United Express Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia operated by SkyWest arriving at San Francisco International Airport. The venerable Embraer EMB 120 has been removed from service this week for services operated by SkyWest, connecting local communities to bigger hubs. SkyWest at its peak … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Hong Kong Airlines

09/05/2015 by Kevincm

It's Saturday, so its time to place your luggage in the overhead bin, stow your tray table and bring your seat to the upright position as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, it's back into the wild world of computer generated graphics with Hong Kong Airlines as they demonstrate safety aboard their aircraft. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flO5xBlouJY With a … [Read more...]

Travel Plus… Photography: Snapselect is free (and it works quite well)!

09/05/2015 by Kevincm

One of the problems I have when I take photos for trip reports is that I sometimes shoot a few too many photos. If you can call 5.5TB of photos "a few" photos. Snapselect by MacPhun is a tool that allows you to go through duplicates and easily identify them. Currently, Snapselect is FREE from the Apple App Store. Is it any good though? Firstly, check what it … [Read more...]