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VLM to become the first European SuperJet operator

03/11/2014 by Kevincm

Sukhoi Super Jet 100 - Image , Sukhoi

VLM Airlines have reappeared into action recently, after its buyout buy Intro Aviation, and purchase by its management - and is making a splash by being the first operator in Europe of the Sukhoi Superjet 100 I can see a few of you at the back are confused. A whaty whatyjet 100? The Sukhoi Superjet is a joint Russian product by the Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Company and Alenia … [Read more...]

This week on Economy Class and Beyond…

02/11/2014 by Kevincm

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Another week has passed us by, and what's been going on at Economy Class and Beyond? Is the London City to Dublin route overserved? I crunch some numbers... and ponder if three carriers is too many as FlyBe launches services from London City Airport. United Airlines go to Newcastle Upon Tyne - a big win for Newcastle? Also I take a long hard look at American Airlines … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Express Embraer E-170

02/11/2014 by Kevincm

United Express E-170 approaching Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond 2014

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, on final approach to Chicago O'Hare as the sun is setting is a United Express Embraer E-Jet E-170 The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! This aircraft is operated by Shuttle America for United Airlines, with forty of the type … [Read more...]

American Airlines to add Birmingham UK and Edinburgh

02/11/2014 by Kevincm

American Airlines Boeing 757-200, Image, Economy Class and Beyond

One of the things I continue to shout from the rooftops as loud as I can is the following statement: THERE IS MORE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM THAN LONDON I know for a lot of people, that is quiet a shock. But there is more to the United Kingdom than the Square Mile, The City of Westminster and the boroughs of Greater London. See - there's lots of place to the United Kingdom … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon AA1239 Las Vegas to Dallas Fort Worth

01/11/2014 by Kevincm

Viva Las BAcon Trip Report Lead Picture - images, GhettoIFE

Viva Las BAcon! AA1239 Las Vegas McCarran International - Dallas Fort Worth Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin Airport HOTEL: Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport The DAA Lounge, Dublin Airport BA831 Dublin Airport - London Heathrow Terminal 1 … [Read more...]

Video Saturday: The Orbis Flying Eye Hospital

01/11/2014 by Kevincm

Orbis Flying Eye Hosptial

It's Saturday again, so its time to grab some popcorn, pop your seat into a lazy position and ensure you have a beverage to hand as we go to this week's video. This week's video focuses on a special McDonnell Douglas DC-10. Whilst the class was withdrawn from passenger use this year (have a read of my DC-10 experiences in a special trip report), they are still used as cargo … [Read more...]

Airline cashback… Is it worth the effort?

31/10/2014 by Kevincm

Lufthansa at Quidco

Time for another old chestnut for me to roast, and that's the joy of cashback when it comes to airlines. Firmly in my sights today is Lucky's favourite airline in the world... Lufthansa. Why yes, I still fly other airlines than BA and AA. I know, it shocks some of you... I needed to make a booking so I could get to FTU Amsterdam so, like any good consumer, I compared prices - … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon! Back to McCarran Airport, The American Express Centurion Lounge

30/10/2014 by Kevincm

Viva Las BAcon Trip Report Lead Picture - images, GhettoIFE

Viva Las BAcon! Back to McCarran Airport, The American Express Centurion Lounge Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin Airport HOTEL: Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport The DAA Lounge, Dublin Airport BA831 Dublin Airport - London Heathrow Terminal … [Read more...]

The Battle of London City to Dublin: Are there too many seats on this route?

30/10/2014 by Kevincm

Split of seats - London City to Dublin

An interesting battle has started at on the London City Airport to Dublin routing, with three carriers going toe-to-to-toe with FlyBe, British Airways and incumbent CityJet fighting over passengers on the route. So lets do a bit of background. The incumbent CityJet has been through the mill recently, but has gone on the attack with a 9 time a weekday service between the two … [Read more...]

Viva Las BAcon! A Night Time Walk down the strip

29/10/2014 by Kevincm

Viva Las BAcon Trip Report Lead Picture - images, GhettoIFE

Viva Las BAcon! A Night Time Walk down the strip Trip Report Index (it's long): Viva Las BACon! The second spin of the roulette wheel Heading to Birmingham Airport, EI277 Birmingham Airport - Dublin Airport HOTEL: Bewleys Hotel, Dublin Airport The DAA Lounge, Dublin Airport BA831 Dublin Airport - London Heathrow Terminal 1 An Easy Heathrow Transit … [Read more...]

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