Kevincm, Author at Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways to expand A380s to Washington DC, more 787s to join in the action

11/12/2013 by Kevincm

It's going to be a busy Summer 2014 season for British Airways, as 787s start to fill in for 767-300s, an even an A380 will join the party. The list goes something like this: London Heathrow to Calgary will switch from a 767-300ER to a 787-8 from 5th July, operating daily London Heathrow to Chengdu (China) will switch from a 777-200ER to a 787-8 from 5th May 2014, … [Read more...]

Personal Electronic Devices use during all stages of flight coming soon to Europe

10/12/2013 by Kevincm

In the wake of the US Federal Aviation Administration granting airlines permission to allow passengers to uses during all stages of flight, The European Aviation Safety Agency has been looking into the matter too. New Guidance from EASA has been released that will allow airlines to cover the use of devices during all stages of flight (taxi, takeoff, flight, landing). Devices … [Read more...]

ANA prepares major international timetable re-cast

10/12/2013 by Kevincm

ANA is preparing for a major timetable recast on international routes as Tokyo Haneda International Airport will be opened up to long haul arrivals during the daytime. So what's new? Quite a bit it seems, and a lot of the action will kick off on 30th March 2014: Tokyo Haneda - Hanoi (new route), will operate daily with a 767-300 and switch to a 787 from June 2014 Tokyo … [Read more...]

Tiers and Dreams: Toronto Pearson Onmishambles

09/12/2013 by Kevincm

Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams More Toronto Airport Omnishambles The Long Wait, BA Toronto Lounge- Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club American Airlines AA1380 Chicago to St Louis, St Louis AAdmirals Club, … [Read more...]

Delta adds routes from Dallas Love Field

09/12/2013 by Kevincm

It's attack of the regional and mid-sized planes as Delta begins preparing for the Winter 2014 timetable, with the announcement of 4 new routes from Dallas Love Field. These are Dallas Love Field to: Detroit, 3 times a day operated with a Bombardier CRJ 900 Los Angeles, 5 times a day, operates with a Embarer E-175 Minneapolis 3 times a day operated with a Bombardier … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700

08/12/2013 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, resting between flights is an American Eagle Bombardier CRJ-700 in the new American Airlines/American Eagle colours. 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 … [Read more...]

Tiers and Dreams – AA3360 Chicago O’Hare to Toronto Pearson with a Nighttime Approach Special

07/12/2013 by Kevincm

Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams AA3360 Chicago O'Hare to Toronto Pearson, with a Nighttime Approach Special Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club American Airlines AA1380 Chicago to St Louis, St Louis AAdmirals Club, … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Qantas A380

07/12/2013 by Kevincm

Once again, its Saturday,, so please stow your luggage above your seats, place your seats in the upright position and ensure your tray table is stowed as we go to this week’s safety video. This week, it’s Qantas showing off safety aboard their A380s... without John Travolta. Thankfully. Another safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? … [Read more...]

Is going through a shopping portal worth it? Sometimes. Sometimes not…

07/12/2013 by Kevincm

I'm a semi regular user of Quidco* in my spare time (Head for Points likes TopCashBack... as usual, your mileage may vary on the portal you use) as I like try and save a few pennies on my travel. So when I'm booking tickets to far flung places, a few pennies back in my pocket aren't a bad thing exactly. But sometimes I wonder why I do this. Lets take a case in point with … [Read more...]

Tiers and Dreams – Back to O’Hare, Regional Admirals Club

06/12/2013 by Kevincm

Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams Back to O'Hare, Regional Admirals Club Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club American Airlines AA1380 Chicago to St Louis, St Louis AAdmirals Club, AA1685 St Louis to Dallas Fort … [Read more...]