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UK Train Fares – Creeping up… and how you can get “better” prices

02/01/2015 by Kevincm

VirginTrains Pendolino arriving into Birmingham New Street with a London Midland Class 153 DMU - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

As regular as they year ticks over, UK rail fares have crept up again - this time by an average of 2.2% (and up to 2.5%) on Season Tickets, as well as Anytime Return Tickets, Off Peak Returns  and Singe Tickets. Virgin Trains Pendolino arriving into Birmingham New Street with a London Midland Class 153 DMU - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Other fares are set by train … [Read more...]

Snapshot: Hyatt Regency Birmingham (UK)

01/01/2015 by Kevincm

Hyatt Regency Birmingham

Earlier this week, fellow blogger and friend Muslim Travel Girl was in Birmingham and was staying at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham (as she has posted on her blog) As I had just got back into town from visiting my folks, it would had been rude to pass up on an opportunity to catch up with a friend. Location: The Hyatt Regency Birmingham is located opposite the International … [Read more...]

2014 in Review – From a personal perspective

31/12/2014 by Kevincm

I've released the news and headline review of 2014 in four different articles. However, what did my 2014 shake out like in the end? Not that hot, but a reasonable year for personal paid travel for me. Miles flown: 42660 Airports: 15 New Airports: Paris Orly Segments flown: 24 First: 2 Business: 5 Premium Economy: 1 Economy/Monoclass - … [Read more...]

Review 2014: October to December

31/12/2014 by Kevincm

Economy Class and Beyond

Time to wrap up the end of year review in the news and blog with the final look back at 2014 between October and December. October CityJet abandons Cambridge airport Etihad rolls out Wifi on its fleet Virgin Atlantic's Little Red calls it quits. I look at some of the reasons why Little Red didn't work Alaska Airlines add 10 more 737-900ERs I realise I have a … [Read more...]

Review 2014: July to September

31/12/2014 by Kevincm

  It's time to continue a review of 2014 as seen through my eyes, as I recap the ups and downs of the aviation world during the year. In this episode, I'm going to look back from July to September July: Top of the month was the sad news that Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was lost of Ukraine, with all passengers and crew dead, sparking major diplomatic rows against Europe … [Read more...]

DEAL: iTunes vouchers 20% off at Tesco (and Clubcard points)

31/12/2014 by Kevincm

Tesco iTunes Gift voucher 20% off

I do a lot of shopping at Tesco - mainly because it's over the road from the flat. I was there last night and noticed a good offer for Apple iTunes users - with vouchers 20% off. This take the vouchers down to the following: £15 becomes £12 £25 becomes £20 £50 becomes £40 Handy savings there. This promotion IS stackable with the "spend £50, get 150 Clubcard points" … [Read more...]

Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam: FTU Amsterdam

30/12/2014 by Kevincm

FTU Trip Report Cover

Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam -  Speaking at FTU Amsterdam. Would I like to speak at FTU? Umm. Yes! To the airport, LH953 Birmingham to Frankfurt An (un)expected extended layover LH996 Frankfurt to Birmingham (Business Class) The Park Inn Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Speaking at FTU Amsterdam (This section) LH997 Amsterdam … [Read more...]

Review 2014: April to June

30/12/2014 by Kevincm

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It's time to continue a review of 2014 as seen through my eyes, as I recap the ups and downs of the aviation world during the year. In this episode, I'm going to look back from April to June. April British Airways bumps up its cancellation fees. Wonderful. Air Canada defects from Airbus and buys Boeing 737 MAX aircraft Delta moves in with Virgin Atlantic at Heathrow … [Read more...]

FlyBe – 20,000 Seats for £20 each – One-Day fire sale

30/12/2014 by Kevincm

FlyBe Dash8 Q400 landing at East Midlands Airport – Image Economy Class and Beyond

FlyBe is running another 24 hour sale where fares on some routes with 20,000 seats for up for grabs for £20 each, on a one way basis on certain UK Domestic and regional routes FlyBe Dash 8 Q400 landing at East Midlands Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The full list for those who are interested include: Aberdeen  > Leeds Bradford Aberdeen > … [Read more...]

Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam: The Park Inn, Schiphol Airport

29/12/2014 by Kevincm

FTU Trip Report Cover

The Park Inn, Schiphol Airport Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam Would I like to speak at FTU? Umm. Yes! To the airport, LH953 Birmingham to Frankfurt An (un)expected extended layover LH996 Frankfurt to Birmingham (Business Class) The Park Inn Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (This section) Speaking at FTU Amsterdam LH997 Amsterdam Schiphol to … [Read more...]

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