Economy Class & Beyond

Want a smoke at BFS? That’s another £1 please….

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Belfast International Airport seems to having fun with charges.As well as charging for Trolley's, Dropping off Passengers, and plastic baggies they are now going to charge... for smoking.Yes. Smoking outside the terminal. And takes the title for scraping be barrel. So if you wish to smoke at BFS, you have to head to a special area, where you are asked to put a coin into a … [Read more...]

Speaking of the Royal Wedding – if you’re mad enough to go…

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If you're mad enough to go down to London tomorrow to watch the Royal Wedding (as opposed to watching it on a sofa in comfort) and get crushed in the crowds,  here is a mixture of travel advice for how to get there:National RailData: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/seasonal/index_custom.html  Summary:  Check before you travel. Some services have … [Read more...]

Royal Wedding – Meanwile at VS….

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All I can say is how tacky... and how Virgin Atlantic as there will be street parties in the sky in Virgin Economy and Premium Economy cabins tomorrow (29th April).http://blog.vtravelled.com/virgin-atlantic-celebrate-the-royal-wedding-with-onboard-street-parties/ Almost makes you want to book a ticket on another carrier.... … [Read more...]

Royal Wedding = Free Lonley Planet app.

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Well as the royal wedding is coming up, and is going to cause the most chaos in London there's been for some time, it's time to do some related posts.And this is a good one, as it's a freebie from Lonely Planet - a Walking Tour of the Royal Sights in London.http://itunes.apple.com/app/royal-london-audio-walking/id431202355?mt=8I road-tested this a few days ago, and again - … [Read more...]

WN: Sliding 737’s at Chicago Midway (MDW)

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It seems Southwest can't keep out of the news, with the trouble it has with it's 737 fleet.Today WN1919 (operared with a Southwest 737-700, registered N799SW) flying from Denver to Chicago Midway (MDW) skidded off the runway on landing.None of the 134 passengers or 5 crew were hurt in the indicent, with damage as yet not reported to the plane. All were bussed of the plane … [Read more...]

IPS: Don’t throw your passport out with the rubbish…

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The UK Identity and Passport Service released it's latest list of excuses for why people have lost their passport.These latest reasons inculde: Taxi attacked by gunman on way to airport in Brazil Fell out of bag while snowboarding Drunk boyfriend (now ex) destroyed it Last seen in pocket of a coat donated to tramp Wallet stolen at children's party with … [Read more...]

Volcano Ash: Yes, they were right to shut the skys down….

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An intresting scientific report has been released on the BBC News site and published in the PNAS Journal in which they conculde it was right to shut the skies down for a period.The senior author - Stipp, from Copenhagen University - states: "I think the really important parts of it are: Number one, the aviation authorities were absolutely right in closing airspace."Number two, … [Read more...]