Economy Class & Beyond

DEN: A Belfast Morning

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Good morning from Belfast international airport/shed. I'm awake...ish, and almost ready for the day. I think a diversion to a coffee shop and wifi may be the best idea... And I can start putting together some of the happenings from this trip. More later on. … [Read more...]

DEN: 1 leg down 2 to go, then 1 for fun…

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Greetings from the United Club at San Francisco. And where it was cold and freezing in Denver it is of course - hot as heck here. Still we had good time to SFO which always helps. Still, my reason for the stopover has worked out well, and I'm slowly getting ready for the nasty part of the trip. 5 hours in a 737-800 - down the back too. Oh well. Miles never come … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 757-200

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It's Sunday again, and even though I'm in the skies heading home from Denver, it's still time for some Airplane Art. This week, it's a United Airlines Boeing 757-200 (Ex Continental bird) parked up at Dublin Airport and awaiting passengers for the long slog to Newark International. More of course next week! … [Read more...]

DEN: The wrong way to Belfast….

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Well it's time to up sticks, and start making tracks again. In the wrong direction of course. A ride in a 757, then the trans-con in a 737-800 to Newark, and another 757 to Belfast. Of course this means going the wrong way, and heading to San Francisco instead. Greetings from the United Club (East... it's an RCC to the rest of us) at DIA. Next post update will … [Read more...]

DEN: What the hell I am doing in LA?

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(....to quote the old Bran Van 3000 song) Well it's waiting for the next flight... certainly not drinking as the inbound leg was late. I think the only reason why I changed terminal LAX just wanted my non-nude-o-scope visit from the TSA. Shame they never bring you flowers or chocolates. I thought that what you were meant to do when someone tried to get to second base … [Read more...]

DEN: Morning from the BMI Diamond Club Lounge

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Morning from the lounge.... Where I seem to be the only person here. Oh well. Vodka, Orange, espresso then US pre-clearance... what a way to wake up. And on top of that - 1 and a half hours to pre-clear US Immigration. What a.. yes.   And whilst I have my grumbling hat on, the lack of a Star Alliance Lounge in T2 is a tiny bit of a pain. On the plus side, my … [Read more...]

EI277

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Off to enjoy some Irish charm on Ireland's better carrier. Next stop: Dublin. Toodle pip! … [Read more...]

Let the long road to Denver begin

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Well, here we go again. The end of the year mileage run. Rather than postponing it to the new year, I'm actually going to do something mad - and do it before the new year. Wonders will never cease eh? So, what's ahead of me? Well tonight, a flight on a lovely Irish Airline and.. a Travelodge. In my defence, it was only €19. Tomorrow, the meat of the run begins. … [Read more...]