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Th BA 50% bonus Avios sale… Worth it?

23/02/2015 by Kevincm

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It seems the British Airways are in a rush to sell some Avios with a 3 day flash sale on Avios. In the sale, you can get 50% bonus Avios, as well as taking advantage of the higher maximum avios purchase rate of 35,000. 50% is one heck of a bonus, and rarely seen through the sales of Avios in the past. £575 - For those who have the money to splash and haven't used … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 737-500

22/02/2015 by Kevincm

Lufthansa Boeing 737-500

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, sitting on the apron on its own in the sun at Frankfurt airport is a Lufthansa Boeing 737-500 with its engines having a check it seems. Lufthansa has 12 of the small Boeing 737-500 classic series aircraft in its fleet (along with 9 Boeing 737-300s) - although these aircraft are due to be … [Read more...]

Video Saturday – Swiss flypast at Lauberhorn 2015

21/02/2015 by Kevincm

Swiss Formation flight - image, Swiss, via Youtube

It's Saturday, so it must be time for an aviation to keep you active. This week, a good came via Swiss International Airlines who prepared with the Patrouille Suisse (The aerobatics team of the Swiss Air Force) The formation was made up of a Swiss Airbus A320 and five Northrop F5E Tiger II aircraft for some amazing formation flying - as well as the preparation to do such … [Read more...]

Delta vs The Middle East Three: Handbags at dawn

20/02/2015 by Kevincm

The continuing war of words (or handbag fight) is in full swing with Delta (and by proxy, Airlines for America), vs Qatar and Emirates (and lets throw Etihad into the mix as well - better known as the Middle East Three). If you're not aware of the fight, check out the words that came out of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson on Monday Delta, United and American vs Etihad, Qatar … [Read more...]

Low Cost Hotels continue the Free WiFi push – Premier Inn to offer Free WiFi

20/02/2015 by Kevincm

Premier Inn WiFi

The low-cost value end of the market can be cut-throat - with Travelodge and Premier Inn two of the bigger chains fighting it out in the United Kingdom. Premier Inn is making a slightly different play. Whilst Travelodge offers 30 minutes of WiFi free, then £3 of WiFi for 24 hours of access - Premier Inn will be offering a two tier offering of WiFi. The basic offering will … [Read more...]

Kung Hei Fatt Choi!

19/02/2015 by Kevincm

Chinese New Year

Well, the moon as turned another year, and a new lunar year is upon us. I'd therefore like to wish you a Happy New Year Gerard Street - the heart of London's China Town (Taken Wendesday, 18th February - the day before the New Luna Year). For those of you who have travelled far to return home and reunited with families for this important event, I wish you a prosperous … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! Morning Time at London City Airport

18/02/2015 by Kevincm

London City Airport

Book it Danno! Travelodge, London City Airport 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, … [Read more...]

Cheap Train Tickets? Still possible the day before

18/02/2015 by Kevincm

Trains - Departing Birmingham

Good afternoon from somewhere in the United Kingdom. Where, I'm not sure as I'm typing on move. Well I know I left Birmingham on the way to London - that much I do I know. The rest is a blur. Much like my life is at the moment. I'm on a train to London on what are pretty much last minute tickets. And as usual - between Birmingham and London, there's a variety of … [Read more...]

Delta CEO whines about Middle Eastern Carriers, makes crass comments

17/02/2015 by Kevincm

Delta CNN

So, I think we're all aware of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson - performance/whine on CNN's Quest Means Business. If you you're not, head to CNN's site to see this car crash of an interview. And if not, watch it first. Seriously. Delta's CEO is referring to Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad - all of which Where are US Carriers (as well as other carriers) going … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! Travelodge, London City Airport

17/02/2015 by Kevincm

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Book it Danno! Travelodge, London City Airport 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, … [Read more...]

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