Economy Class & Beyond

Should I buy an Iberia upgrade for a long haul flight?

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Earlier this month I wrote about Iberia offering auction pricing to upgrade my flight. Well it seems Iberia want to offer me something different now, with an Iberia Upgrade: Well, what should come through the email box but this: So the new option: Cabin Upgrade from Economy Class to Business Class aboard an A330 for €500 all in for one segment (MAD-ORD). Upgrade is for … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! Uber Takes on Manhattan

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Book it Danno! Uber Takes on Manhattan 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...]

The US DOT says “No! No Mispriced Tickets for you”

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In a move that will disappoint anyone who leapt onto the too good to be true offer of cheap first class tickets that had to be booked from London and paid for in Danish Kroner, the US Department of Transport (US DOT) has ruled on the matter. United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER landing at Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. And your chances of getting those … [Read more...]

Th BA 50% bonus Avios sale… Worth it?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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...]