Economy Class & Beyond

Strike Action: Heathrow Express/Heathrow Connect –

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It seems the wonderful union known as the National Union of Rail Maritime and Transport Workers has decide to launch a strike against Heathrow Express over pay.Ah yes, that is the sound of universal groaning I hear in the background.Strike dates are set for the 27th and 28 May, commencing at 03:40 for 48 hours.Service during these times is limited:Paddington to Terminal … [Read more...]

Grimsvotn – Ash Cloud a spewing… and heading your way.

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Already causing chaos in Iceland, the Grimsvotn volcano is spewing ash into the air, and is heading to drift toward the United Kingdom this week. NATS and CAA h ave stated there was no effect on UK airspace at present, but they were "monitoring the situation closely".Everyone alas remembers the pain of Eyjafjallajokull which closed European Airspacce for a good few days whilst … [Read more...]

LH: Nächste A380 haltestelle – Singapore!

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Lufthansa have decided the next place to serve with it's A380 fleet, and it's been coming - it's SingaporeThis makes it three Asia Destinations for it's A380 fleet (With Tokyko and Bejing being the other destinations)Additionally a Munich to Jakarta will be operated by the displaced A340.The march of the A380 continues.... … [Read more...]

3 down, 1 to go.

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Two more segments fine in ease. For those considering a back to back at Barcelona, it's a doddle. Greetings from Zurich city centre ... And free wifi - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - apologies for the spelling! … [Read more...]

Gutten Morgen Zurich Flughaven!

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Morning from the Senator Lounge A gates at Zurich Airport.And three little things.One: This keyboard is confusing me.Two: That bed in the Holiday Inn Express was not goodThree: I'm tweaked on Nespresso Coffee.More later as I segement run between ZRH and BCN.... and back again!(Did I mention this keyyboard is confusing... sure is....) … [Read more...]

BA: Open Doors… are to close.

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British Airways seem to be feeling the pinch, and withdrawing Anytime Access access - where you could access a BA lounge when not flying on BA flight - from BA Executive Club Golds. This started in the 90's and has been operating for some time, but BA cites with the growth of OneWorld and other partners, it no longer needs to offer this to anyone. Therefore as of 17th June … [Read more...]

Greetings from Zurich!

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Hello from Zurich dear readers (Courtesy of Holiday Inn Express... a whole one hour of Internet Free. I ask you...) Stage 1 of the run down. 3 stops more to go. But for now - sleep. There's only a few hours before I have go get my backside into gear and fly again.....A quick sum up on Helvetic for Swiss - What a nice little airline.... More tomorrow as the SEN Run kicks into … [Read more...]

Greetings from BHX – SEN run is go!

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Greetings from (quiet) Birmingham Airport. And the Senator Run.... Is go.Whilst I may not be a SEN yet, I still am a BMI Gold - which means I'm getting tiddly on Vodka and cola. More later.... If I find a working hotspot...- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - apologies for the spelling! … [Read more...]