Economy Class & Beyond

Emirates granted “Fifth Freedom” fights from Milan to New York

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In an interesting development, the Italian government has granted Emirates "Fifth Freedom" flying rights to operate between Milan-Malpensa and New York-JFK. The service will be a continuation of the Dubai - Milan service, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER The schedule looks a little like this: EK205 DEPART DXB 09:05 ARRIVE MXP 13:50 DEPART MXP 16:00 ARRIVE JFK … [Read more...]

Quick review: The new Hyatt bathroom amenities

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Some people loved it… others hated it. I'm of course referring to Hyatt's "White Ginger" range of bathroom smells they used to have. We've all seen the Youtube video of Hyatt plugging their new bathroom stuff… So what are they actually like? The new kit is by KentMD (as opposed to Portico)... and looks like something below: The Bathbar: Very … [Read more...]

Boeing completes 787 re-certification flight

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It seems Boeing has completed its testing with the 787 with a second flight to prove the battery fix the airframer has designed as it's "final certification for (return to) flight". The test flight was conducted with a LOT Polish Airlines 787 with a 2 hour sortie. Boeing state: "The crew reported that the certification demonstration plan was straightforward and the … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Extra – British Airways A380

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It's Friday, and it's time for some Airplane Art Extra. Today's contribution is from British Airways as Airbus has rolled out the their first Airbus A380 in their house colours British Airways A380 - Image British Airways The paint job features the classic red, white and blue... and lots dots to create the Speedmarque and the Chatham Dockyard tail - over … [Read more...]

FTA Awards: BMI wins a Special Recognition Award

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Those of you with long memories will remember GhettoIFE's home airline (before I switched to British Airways) of bmi  British Midland International, and the joy of BMI Diamond Club Why was it so filled with joy? It had great value redemptions, it was easy to earn miles, easy to obtain and retain status and apart from the ICC, it had one of the first social media outlets … [Read more...]

Well that could had been worse….

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And we learn that not all AA Y seats are the same. This is one row back from the seat I sat at last time on an AA 777. Just a TAD more space than last time. Now time to rest at my usual haunt for a while, before the madness of a Chicago weekend kicks in... … [Read more...]

Off we go again…

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And once again, it's 2:40 on a Birmingham morning... And I'm in the armpit known as Digbeth Coach Station. At least I've made it to the coach station on time... And have forgotten my headphones. Dixons Duty Free is going to make a mint out of me today... Next Stop: LHR T3! … [Read more...]