Economy Class & Beyond

American Airlines adds new Dallas to Beijing route

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American Airlines seem determined to make their Dallas Fort Worth hub work as a base towards Asia with routes being unveiled. The newest route to join the network is to Beijing Capital Airport, which was granted the right to operate the route. Reservations are now open for this route, which will be operated by a new configuration Boeing 777-200ER, operating the following … [Read more...]

Blowin’ in the Wind – Chicago O’Hare T5, BA Terraces First Lounge

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Blowin' in the wind - Chicago O'Hare T5, BA Terraces First Lounge Index: Don't go you go anywhere else that's remotely different? To Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge American Airlines AA55 Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Automated Processing Chaos Crowne Plaza O'Hare Intstawalk: State Street Chicago Hyatt … [Read more...]

Snapshot: British Airways BA002 – Sleeper flight

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We've seen how British Airways treated me aboard BA001 across the pond. How about on the return leg aboard BA002? Well the cabin is nice and dark when you board - in the mood for either a late night snack, or for some passengers, the joy of sleep. Cabin during boarding The cabin is pretty much in darkness with enough light for those who need it. Certainly, the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER

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It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, sitting in the winter sun in the morning at New York JFK is a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-300ER with blended winglets awaiting its next long haul duty. Delta operate 58 of the venerable Boeing 767-300ER aircraft in its fleet, operating long haul services. More airplane art next … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – US Airways 757

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It's Saturday, so it must be time for you to place your items in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you, put away your tray table and fasten your seatbelt as we go to this week's safety video. This week - I had to endure this, with some nice Hawaiian music in-between is US Airways demonstrating safety aboard its Boeing … [Read more...]

Blowin’ in the wind – A wind of change….

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Blowin' in the wind - A wind of change Index: Don't go you go anywhere else that's remotely different? To Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge American Airlines AA55 Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Automated Processing Chaos Crowne Plaza O'Hare Intstawalk: State Street Chicago Hyatt Regency O'Hare A wind of … [Read more...]

Blowin’ in the Wind – Hyatt Regency O’Hare

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Blowin' in the wind - The Hyatt Regency O'Hare Index: Don't go you go anywhere else that's remotely different? To Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge American Airlines AA55 Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Automated Processing Chaos Crowne Plaza O'Hare Intstawalk: State Street Chicago Hyatt Regency O'Hare A … [Read more...]

Three things you need when travelling…

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Becky over at The Girl and The Globe asked a question on Twitter last night: Have you ever been worried about making travel preparations? What were you/are you nervous about? — Becky (@thegirlandglobe) January 21, 2015 An intresting question. Whilst I am getting forgetful (like booking a hotel 3 days before travelling), there are actually three things I worry about before … [Read more...]

Blowin’ in the Wind: Instawalk – State Street and Beyond, Chicago

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Blowin' in the wind - Instawalk - State Street and Beyond, Chicago. Index: Don't go you go anywhere else that's remotely different? To Manchester Airport, British Airways Terraces Lounge American Airlines AA55 Manchester Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport Automated Processing Chaos Crowne Plaza O'Hare Intstawalk: State Street Chicago Hyatt … [Read more...]

Snapshot: The Aston Waikiki Beach, Honolulu

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More snapshots (and a bit out of order... but that's the way this trip has rolled), and this time it's my hotel in Waikiki - The Aston Waikiki Beach. It's location is at the bottom of Waikiki beach. This can be a benefit or a loss depending on how you see it - as you're down the bottom of the Kalakuna Avenue - with the posh shops of Wakiki a minor walk away. The benifit is … [Read more...]