Economy Class & Beyond

Boeing’s 737 MAX begins to take form

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Boeing and its partners have been working towards the next generation of Boeing 737 - The Boeing 737 MAX for some while. It seems work is now progressing a fair rate, with the first frame revealed today as it enters the final assembly hall at Boeing's Renton plant. The first Boeing 737 MAX 8 in the assembly line - Image © The Boeing Company. The Boeing 737 MAX … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express now offers advanced purchase tickets… and lower pricing

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I've gone on many a rant about how much it costs to use Heathrow Express and how I don't think it's good value for money in the least. Heck, I've even mentioned some of the tips I use to reduce the cost of getting into London. Heathrow Express at Heathrow Central - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Inside the Heathrow Express in Express Class - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]

Korean Air to operate its Boeing 747-8i to Chicago

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For those of you following the following the spread of Boeing 747-8i services across the world, some of you might be happy to learn that Korean Air will operate services between Seoul Incheon and Chicago O'Hare International Korean Air Boeing 747-8i taking off - Image, (c) The Boeing Company. Korean Air will operate a Boeing 747-8i daily in place of the existing Boeing … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, lining up at Phoenix Skyharbour international airport is a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 as it queues up for departure. Southwest operate an all Boeing 737 fleet, divided between the classic Boeing 737 (737-300, 737-500), the NextGen 737s (737-700 and 737-800). The airline also has orders … [Read more...]

The Five Yen of Happiness! Memories…

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The Five Yen of Happiness! Memories. I give in – I need a break (Introduction) To Heathrow and The BA Galleries North Lounge BA902 London Heathrow to Frankfurt Airport in Club Europe Bumbling around Frankfurt Airport with random #AVGeek spotting Meeting the A350 and the Air Canada Lounge Qatar Airways QR068 Frankfurt to Doha The joy of Hamad … [Read more...]

The Five Yen of Happiness! Time to head homeward

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The Five Yen of Happiness! Time to head homeward I give in – I need a break (Introduction) To Heathrow and The BA Galleries North Lounge BA902 London Heathrow to Frankfurt Airport in Club Europe Bumbling around Frankfurt Airport with random #AVGeek spotting Meeting the A350 and the Air Canada Lounge Qatar Airways QR068 Frankfurt to Doha The joy of … [Read more...]

Dealing with the unfamiliar….

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I'm in the midst of organising my tradition autumn trip to the USA at the moment. And I'm facing a quandary. Namely - dealing with the unfamiliar. If you look at my trip reports, you'll notice that there's a commonality in my trip reports namely: The Hyatt Regency O'Hare The Crowne Plaza O'Hare Both of these hotels have served me well in the past - however - the … [Read more...]

The Five Yen of Happiness! More time in Frankfurt Airport

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The Five Yen of Happiness! More time in Frankfurt Airport I give in – I need a break (Introduction) To Heathrow and The BA Galleries North Lounge BA902 London Heathrow to Frankfurt Airport in Club Europe Bumbling around Frankfurt Airport with random #AVGeek spotting Meeting the A350 and the Air Canada Lounge Qatar Airways QR068 Frankfurt to Doha The joy of … [Read more...]