Economy Class & Beyond

Lufthansa to send a 747-8 to New York-JFK

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Lufthansa is modifying its services between Frankfurt and New York-JFK, with the introduction of a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental on the route Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at the Lufthansa Technik hanger at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport. Image, GhettoIFE The German flag carrier currently operates two flights a day between Frankfurt and New York, with one service being operated by an … [Read more...]

Trip Report: Back to Orly Airport, Iberia Lounge

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Trip Report - Hello Daytrip! Back to Orly Airport and the Iberia Lounge. In this trip report… To Heathrow, British Airways Galleries First Lounge BA332 London Heathrow Airport T5 - Paris Orly West in Club Europe Would you like to heal your Pokemon? - The Paris Popup Pokemon Centre Other bits of Paris (or which scam is where!) Iberia Lounge, Paris Orly … [Read more...]

Trip Report – Hello Daytrip – A Day of Avoiding Scams and Scammers

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Trip Report - Hello Daytrip! A Day of Avoiding Scams and Scammers Or... A Day touring Paris. In this trip report… To Heathrow, British Airways Galleries First Lounge BA332 London Heathrow Airport T5 - Paris Orly West in Club Europe Would you like to heal your Pokemon? - The Paris Popup Pokemon Centre Other bits of Paris (or which scam is where!) … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways further delays A380 entry into service.

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It seems that there are issues with some of the latest Airbus A380s to enter service with Qatar Airways delaying entry into service dates of their new superjumbo aircraft. Qatar Airways Airbus A380 in flight - Image Qatar Airways For Qatar Airways, this is the 2nd change of launch dates of A380 operations within three days, with the Doha to Heathrow service remaining … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air France Airbus A319

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's an Air France Airbus A319 sunning itself at Paris Orly Airport as it awaits its next duty. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by … [Read more...]

London Buses abandon cash fares

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In London, there are many ways to get around, be it on the underground, the train, taxis and of course, buses. Well, there is be one less method of paying to use London buses - and that's with cash. London Buses passing Piccadilly Circus - Image, GhettoIFE From 6th July 2014, London Buses only accept the following forms of payment: Oyster Card Contact-less Payment Card … [Read more...]

Power banks – the traveller must have?

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A lot of us are wedded to our phones or other devices that love to consume power. I know I am sadly. Try getting one of these out of my hands (be it the iPhone or the Sony thing I use as a modem) When we use our devices for mapping, networking, catching up with the world , geolocation, train times (or in the case of trains in Paris - actually operating), especially … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Hainan Airlines

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It's Saturday again, so it must be time to stow your luggage in the overhead locker, ensure your tray table is put away and your seat is in the upright position as we go to the weeks safety video. This week, its Hainan Airlines, who have come up with some classic Chinese Opera along with https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8oIDcrZDeo Whilst the opera is slightly distracting - … [Read more...]

Trip Report – Hello Daytrip: The Paris Pokemon Centre

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Trip Report - Hello Daytrip! A Tier Point run to the Paris Pokemon Centre The Paris Pokemon Centre In this trip report… To Heathrow, British Airways Galleries First Lounge BA332 London Heathrow Airport T5 - Paris Orly West in Club Europe Would you like to heal your Pokemon? - The Paris Popup Pokemon Centre Other bits of Paris (or which scam is … [Read more...]

US Airways doubles up on Charlotte to London Heathrow

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It seems demand is enough for American Airlines/US Airways to add a second daily service between Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and London Heathrow. US Airways Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El Prat Airport - Image GhettoIFE. The current service - US730/731 operates daily between the two cities. This will be joined by US732/733 flight pair between Charlotte and London … [Read more...]