Greetings from London Heathrow. After a lovely flight after being upgraded to World Traveller Plus, I has to deal with Heathrow airport which spectacularly seems to forget the meaning of the words "priority luggage" 20 minutes on the belt before my bags spewed out. At least they're intact. Now onto Heathrow express, then connect... And home. … [Read more...]
The trek home begins… and a new boarding pass….
Well I'm at DIA a bit early after a shuttle ride, and a walk around Denver today. DIA itself with the stunning architecture of the Jeppsen terminal is brilliant... a shame the TSA are up to their usual games. Still... the joy of a long flight home now is beckoning. In the terminal building... Although.. there's no pre-flight dinning here at the AA Lounge. A … [Read more...]
First Airbus A350-900 rolls out of the paint shop
.... and she's looking rather nice in Airbus house colours: Images - Airbus S.A.S. MSN001 is getting though tests, engine installations and is being prepared for the finally battery of tests it will need to go under to allow clearance for its first flight this summer. And depending what products are installed in this plane, this could become a … [Read more...]
Etihad and South African Airlines form a Strategic Partnership
Etihad and South African Airways are expanding their other reaches it seems with a new partnership agreement. The agreement will initially cover codeshares on flights, as well as the option to examine options on joint procurement, training and maintenance. Etihad will place its EY code on SAA flights from Johannesburg to ten region destinations covering South Africa, … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Britsh Airways A320
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week - and hot off the photographic press - is a British Airways Airbus A320... well for those of you know can read registrations this is actually an ex-British Midland aircraft which had the Star Alliance Washing line of Airlines on it - resting at Dublin Airport. The image is clickable if you … [Read more...]
Richard Branson becomes Air Asia X’s latest flight attendant…
It seems Virgin boss Richard Branson has finally settled a bet with Tony Fernandes of Air Asia over who's F1 team would rank higher 2 and bit years ago. And now we see the results. Two words come to mind. Oh Dear. Images - Richard Branson's Blog - http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/lady-in-red Additional images (not for the faint hearted) are at the … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Gulf Air
It's Saturday again, so please stow your tray tables and footrests, ensure the seatbelt in the upright position and pay attention to this week's safety video. This week - it's Gulf Air. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]
FlyBe to introduces fare locking
UK Regional carrier FlyBe is trying a new tactic - Fare Locking. If you're looking at flights, but have yet to formalise anything, you can either spend £5 for a group or £1.99 per sector to hold a price for 24 hours. This will allow you formalise travellers. If you do not take up the farelock, the fee will be refunded. The fares are included are their Essentials and New … [Read more...]
ANA prepares to resume 787 flights
All Nippon Airlines is gearing up for flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner again. According to the airline: We have decided to resume the operation of our Boeing 787 fleet from 1 June 2013, after assuring first that required improvements are undertaken and that the safety of the aircraft is fully secured. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused by … [Read more...]
Actions speaking louder than words
So I'm now at DIA relaxing after a good flight. Why? The crew I had we're nothing short of amazing today - with the little action of a purser coming up and welcoming me aboard... And the actions of the crew. Whilst the T1 - T5 omnishambles is not forgivable, the actions of crew aboard made a real difference when I got off the flight. And maybe I can be a bit more … [Read more...]
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