This entry will appear as I'm entering the USA. The joy of timed entries ;) That wonderful LCC Jet2 provides a salutatory reminder why you're reminded to Switch your phones off - but also to put it away carefully. Why? A poor phone dropped into an air vent. And it was still on whilst on the ground. The net result was a partial stripdown and rebuild of the cockpit and … [Read more...]
Breakfast is served!
Alas whilst the BMI Number One lounge may be excellent, its food offerings are poor. I've therefore decamped into the Star Alliance lounge for the traditional breakfast of Bacon/Sausage Rolls with far too much mustard, and an orange juice with vodka. At least I'll sleep on this flight.... (there's an automated post whilst I'm flying... it's a goodun) … [Read more...]
Good morning from the BMI Diamond Club Lounge..
And it sure is pretty. Here's a quickie shot taken with the Mac this morning. More later - I'm into my second coffee of the day, then Breakfast of Champions at the Star Alliance lounge.... … [Read more...]
Almost time to go and pack….
Well it's nearing that time again! With a few hours to go at work and the last minute, comes the joy of last minute packing, repacking and the new languages I'll invent. People may wonder why I curse when I pack - this should be a hint... Travelling light - I've heard of it. More tonight... … [Read more...]
XKCD sums up the War on Liquids….
From the highly entertaining and geek friendly xkcd.com - it's view on the war on liquids, laptop batteries and a few other wonders that keep us travellers in constant pain... … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – Dash8-100
It's Sunday, and as usual, it's time for some Airplane p0rn. This week as I'm in the run up for a Chicago trip, it's got to be something different from the norm, so it's a US Airways Express (Piedmont Airlines) Dash8-100 More airplane p0rn of course - next week! … [Read more...]
The News Roundup
Sorry I haven't had a chance to do this this past two weeks - life at Kevin Towers has been close to a living hell. Those who know the words "Exchange Server Migration" will know where I'm coming from. As last weeks news is more or less irrelevant like any news (ask the The Daily Mail after this weeks furoiri over the death of Steven Gately commentary piece by one of … [Read more...]
KLM offer free Personalised luggage tags… for US Residents only :(
One of the best promotions is thankfully back again - alas for US Residents ONLY :( We all like luggage tags... yes? Well now you can have some custom design ones with your own photos on them - thanks to KLM. Oh - and it costs nothing! http://baggagelabel.klm.com/ is the magic link - however as stated - it is for US Residents only. Now KLM... show some love … [Read more...]
Madness is a trip like this….
Once again, I'll be taking my own advice and be on my travels soon But surely - even this is madness (within 8 days!)? See - The Great Circle Mapper for the breakdown on my flights. More to come on this over the coming days! … [Read more...]
The Kiwi’s throw down the challenge to Southwest….
It seems Air New Zealand is once again out to cause a little mischief with music, rapping, safety videos and of course... body paint. I'll let the cabin crew say their words... A safety video mashup. Oh well. Anything for a bit of fun... So how about it then Southwest? Are you free to roam to New Zealand and play this game? ;) … [Read more...]
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