Economy Class & Beyond

Norwegian Air Shuttle to operate Long Haul Services… from LONDON GATWICK!

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It seems Norwegian Air Shuttle is on the attack at London Gatwick, as the Global Distribution Systems are going mad with new flights loaded from London Gatwick to the USA. From the data at Airline Routes, the  following long haul services could be launched London Gatwick to Los Angeles - twice a week from 2nd July 2014 (Wednesday and Sunday) London Gatwick to New York … [Read more...]

Ireland to drop €3 Air Passenger Duty

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It seems Ireland is seeing the benefits of its low passenger duty fees - so much so, from April 2014 the current €3 levy will be DROPPED COMPLETELY. There are full details in the Irish Budget with commentary at http://insideireland.ie/2013/10/16/tourism-and-transport-budget-news-roundup-welcome-for-retention-of-9-vat-rate-102347/ This compares with Northern Ireland who … [Read more...]

AA: Good flights… not so good luggage handling….

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Good evening from San Juan (Yes, I'm in the process of a mileage run atm). Alas, good cannot be described to the megarucksack when I found this at SJU Sadly, this is at the base of a rucksack - which isn't good for its long term life. A broken strap and stitching coming apart equals one thing: trouble. So, at my hotel, I've got a few sewing kits. Alas, … [Read more...]

American to Launch DFW – Hong Kong/Shanghai route!

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Good afternoon from the DFW D Gates Admiral's Club Lounge... and I've just arrived to find a very busy celebration has come to a close with the launch of American Airlines route from Dallas Forth to: Hong Kong Shanghai Yep. My timing is classic as always Here's the information I managed to gleam without a press pass ;) Dallas Fort Worth - Hong Kong will … [Read more...]

United prepares Summer 2014 changes

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It seems that United Airlines is preparing a big switch - around for the Summer 2014 season, with services from Newark to Europe having major changes according to Airline Routes http://airlineroute.net/2013/10/12/ua-s14update2/ There is some serious re-gauging of routes, with 757-200's swapped for 767-300ER's and 777s Routes affected include: Newark – Amsterdam goes … [Read more...]

Let the chaos commence…

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Good morning from Chicago O'Hare - or more precisely, one of the Admirals Clubs there Today is going to be an interesting day, with a couple of mad dogs... And an 757. All for tier points. And the fun this is - I do it all again tomorrow! All for the joy of travel ;) Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or … [Read more...]

EasyJet’s web site is half not working… expect problems

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UPDATE: EasyJet expect their site to be up tonight according to their website: EasyJets's website is currently up, but there have been some problems today. Online check-in and the booking engine are affected. This affects web and mobile bookings. According to the airline: We are currently experiencing some technical issues which are affecting our booking and check-in … [Read more...]

Four words…

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It could be worse.... See you on the flip side.... Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or follow me on Twitter @GhettoIFE for when there are posts to the blog! … [Read more...]

And… pause as we hit the FlAAgship Lounge

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Heathrow is proving to be its wonderful self, with people half asleep, forgetting about liquid rules and it.. well.. generally being Heathrow. Meanwhile, the coach took every diversion but which today - including calls at Coventry too - they seemed to do a good business this morning. The more things change as they say. Good morning from a late opening FlAAgship … [Read more...]

Good morning from Digbeth coach station

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Well once again, I'm on the move, as Tiers and Dreams takes shape. After surviving the local taxi firm again (speed limits appear to be an advisory, rather than the law) , it's time to make my way to Heathrow... In the usual 2:45 fashion (that is if the coach driver can get their backside into gear. Each journey commences with a small step. This is no … [Read more...]