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American Airlines to end its Viracopos experiment

16/03/2015 by Kevincm

American Airlines 767-300ER - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Sometimes routes are set up experimentally to test how well they perform - and if they are fiscally viable. Other times, routes are set up in fear of competition from other carriers. American Airlines set up a route between New York JFK and Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, which was to operate three times a week between the two cities using a Boeing … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER – with Split-Tip Scimitar Winglets

15/03/2015 by Kevincm

United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER with Split-Tip Scimitar Winglets

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week on final approach to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is a United Airlines Boeing 737-900ER. This plane is fitted with the latest in wingtip devices - The Split-Tip Scimitar Winglet! United Airlines operate 112 Boeing 737-900ERs in its fleet (along with -700, -800, and -900 Boeing 737 Next … [Read more...]

Travel Plus… Technology/Photography: Canon 100D – Hiking the down the Diamond Head

14/03/2015 by Kevincm

Diamond Head Hike with a Canon 100D

Time to return to a long-term test - my Canon 100D Digital SLR camera that I tend to throw in the bag when I'm travelling. The 100D in real life. For those of you who are interested in some background on the long-term test, have a look at it in San Francisco and Chicago. My interest in the 100D is simple - is it any good as a travel camera? Most of you know that I rate … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Iberia 6275 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare

13/03/2015 by Kevincm

IB6725 - Snapshot

Time for another quick snapshot, where I look at Iberia across the pond between Madrid in Spain and Chicago O'Hare aboard Iberia 6275. Boarding: Boarding was very organised for this fight, with different groups queuing in different zones. Actually rather refreshing to see people queued in zones waiting to board, and not in the main mêlée, pushing and shoving. Boarding was … [Read more...]

Swiss to add an extra three Boeing 777-300ERs to its fleet

13/03/2015 by Kevincm

Swiss Boeing 777-300ER, Rendering - The Boeing Company

It sees Swiss International Airlines is gearing up for a mainstream expansion with the airline to indicating it wishes to add an additional three Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its fleet. Swiss International Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, Rendering - The Boeing Company This is on top of the six Boeing 777-300ER aircraft that have been ordered in 2013, bringing the total order to … [Read more...]

FirstGroup plans a LCC style train service between London and Edinburgh

13/03/2015 by Kevincm

The market between London and Edinburgh is an odd one to put it bluntly, with competition by Rail, Air and Bus. And I mean a LOT of competition. Air Rail Coach EasyJet Virgin Trains East Coast Megabus British Airways Virgin Trains National Express FlyBe Caledonian … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways grows Miami service (and puts on a bigger aircraft too)

12/03/2015 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways Doha to Miami

It seems that Qatar Airways is continuing its USA expansion (much to the legacy carriers exasperation), with Qatar Airways Doha to Miami service to gain both a capacity and service increase. The first stage will take place on the 2nd May 2015, when the first capacity increase will occur, with the Boeing 777-200LR which currently operates the route will be be swapped out for a … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! Travel Plus… Destination – Featuring the Diamond Head Trail

09/03/2015 by Kevincm

Hawaii Trip Report Logo

Book it Danno! Travel Plus... Destination - Featuring the Diamond Head Trail Index: A Rock, A Hard Place and Tier Points To Birmingham Airport, Ryanair FR693 Birmingham to Dublin A morning around Dublin Dublin Airport, BA4467 Dublin Airport to London City Airport Travelodge, London City Airport A Morning at London City Airport British Airways BA001 London … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Iberia Airbus A340-300

08/03/2015 by Kevincm

Iberia Airbus A340-300

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, commencing its long take off run is an Iberia Airbus A340-300 at Madrid–Barajas Airport on a sunny March day. Iberia have a total of seven A340-300s in its long haul fleet, suplimented by the larger A340-600 and the twin-engined Airbus A330. The Iberia Airbus A340-300's are due to be … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! The Aston Waikiki Beach

07/03/2015 by Kevincm

Aston Beach Waikiki

Book it Danno! The Aston Waikiki Beach Index: A Rock, A Hard Place and Tier Points To Birmingham Airport, Ryanair FR693 Birmingham to Dublin A morning around Dublin Dublin Airport, BA4467 Dublin Airport to London City Airport Travelodge, London City Airport A Morning at London City Airport British Airways BA001 London City Airport - Shannon, Shannon to … [Read more...]

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