Economy Class & Beyond

Heathrow Airtrack shelved – Madness to continue,

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Well, not surprsingly, the proposed new "Heathrow AirTrack" Link has been shelved, due to a mix of objections from the community, but mainly due to a lack of hard cash.The route which would had connected Reading, Guildford and London Waterloo up to Heathrow Airport. The objections from the community came from the amount of level crossings that would come into use (as building … [Read more...]

AF: Watch where you’re driving that A380… *Updated*

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Air France has had a little incident with at New York JFK, with an A380 having a little bump with a Comair CRJ-200.The A380 struck the tail of the CRJ whilst taxing around JFK with it's outer left wing. Which has got to smart no matter what. Put it like this... would you wanted to be aboard that CRJ?Updated: More damage video is coming out.... … [Read more...]

AF: If you’re going to SFO… will you get their in A380…?

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It seems that Air France is following in Lufthansa's footsteps, with AF introducing an A380 service from Paris CDG to San FranciscoThe service will operate daily from 6th June 2011 to September 4th 2011 on the following timetable (the summer period)Dept CDG 10:30     Arrive SFO 12:40Dept SFO 16:10     Arrive CDG 11:35+1For those of you who want … [Read more...]

EK: 13th A380 Destination is Shanghai – Unlucky for some?

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Emirates are continuing apace with their Airbus A380 deployments, with the latest route being Dubai to Shanghai. A380 Services will operate 3 times a week on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays on the following patternDept DXB   03:10     Arrive PVG  15:30 Dept PVG   23:30     Arrive DXB  04:30+1 Emriates operate their … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – Qantas A380

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It's Sunday, and after last week's forgetfulness (and lets face it, 1 sunday out of 2 years isn't bad going), it's time for some more Airplane P0rn. Today, it's a Qantas Airbus A380 resting near the T3/T5 complex at Heathrow Airport And since I'm grounded for a few months, I can guarantee more next week! … [Read more...]

ORD X: Pictures Uploaded….

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Well to amuse and titillate you all, the pictures from the trip (and of course will be featured in the upcoming trip report) here are the "travel" pictures from the ORD XLondon Lounge/Heading to the GateLondon Heathrow T3 to Toronto Pearson T1 with Air Canada (AC869)Toronto Pearson T1 to Chicago O'Hare T2 with Air Canada (AC505)Hyatt Regency O'Hare ChicagoChicago DawnChicago … [Read more...]

ORDX: Chicago TSA – The words you are looking for are “We’re Sorry”

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Firstly, lets have the pictures. You may gawp in shock peopleAllow me to type this for you Department of Homeland Security - Transportation Security Administration NOTE THIS IS NOT A REAL LETTER - BUT LETS PLAY KIDS EH?"Dear Mr KevincmWhilst the safety of everyone who passes through our airports is important, as part of the duties, we have to screen all luggage. Occasionally we … [Read more...]

ORD X – Morning from London.

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And whilst I have made it back, I've been spending time at luggage claim. Whilst I don't have my iPhone on me, or uploaded it... trust me, the TSA have once again surpassed themselves in Luggage destruction. And this time - it's business.... More later from Birmingham.......... … [Read more...]