Economy Class & Beyond

Admin note: Here we go again (Defective MacBook… fewer entries coming up).

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A few days ago, I begun to have a repetition of an issue I had with my previous Macbook Pro - the internal keyboard is giving out. June 2014 - http://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/2014/06/26/if-my-typing-and-writing-seems-worse-than-normal/ Well it seems Apple's hardware division is getting worse (and I'm not referring to the power plug issue), with my current … [Read more...]

I’ve hit 40. What travel lessons have I learned?

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Today, I hit the big 40. Yes, I'm partially petrified by that. But that's besides the point. 40. Egads. I just have a good view according to the card. And no, I will not fix your Microsoft Outlook for Mac issues today. But in my time, I've done a heck of a lot of travel - be it aboard a Thai Airways plane when I was very young, a trip to Australia aboard an Air … [Read more...]

Trip Report Changes at Economy Class and Beyond

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One of the things I love to do (although love is a strong word some days) is write the trip reports and views on my travel when I get myself into the air. Home of many an economy trip, some business trips, the odd first class flight... and plenty of comedy - if you're looking for some honest views, head to my trip reports archive. However - there's going to be a few changes … [Read more...]

Remembrance Sunday

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Today is the closest Sunday to the 11th November - or Remembrance Sunday in the United Kingdom - - a time when the nation comes to remember their dead from conflicts past. Not just from the Great War, The Second World War, but also conflicts since then. Today - we take time to remember those. In solemn silence, at 11am, we remember those fallen. This year I'm … [Read more...]

InsideFlyer is coming to the UK!

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You've probably seen a few things around the internets about the relaunch of InsideFlyer in the USA. Well - good news! InsideFlyer is coming to the UK with dedicated UK Content. InsideFlyer launches on Thursday - 5th November 2015. If you want early access, a little birdie told the forums are already up and running at  http://insideflyer.co.uk/forums/ and for once... … [Read more...]

Been fishin’

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You've noticed there's been a lack of writing from me since about... Monday or so. Truth is, as well as travelling, I've also been doing a lot of thinking about different things in life - and a such, my attention has been focused on thinking about those changes, as opposed to writing about travels and blog. Or I'm nearing a big round number in my life, and beginning the … [Read more...]

Travel Plus on Economy Class and Beyond… What this all about?

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The eagle-eyed amongst you may have spotted my menu bar has grown for the first time in how many months with a new section - Travel Plus Travel Plus is something I've been working to bring to Economy Class and Beyond since I popped the new blog name into existence. It deals with a lot more than going to the airport, flying around, landing, staying at a hotel, and … [Read more...]

Kung Hei Fatt Choi!

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Well, the moon as turned another year, and a new lunar year is upon us. I'd therefore like to wish you a Happy New Year Gerard Street - the heart of London's China Town (Taken Wendesday, 18th February - the day before the New Luna Year). For those of you who have travelled far to return home and reunited with families for this important event, I wish you a prosperous … [Read more...]

A Hawaiian thought and reflection

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I've had some great experiences the past few days in Waikiki and Honolulu - from climbing the Diamond Head Crater to navigating the local bus network, to forgetting to book things, and even visiting the sobering site of Pearl Harbour. And all these things reminded me of something important in travel. Hiking the Diamond Head Aboard the USS Arizona … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas!

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Well, the 25th December has come around again - indicating it is Christmas Day. For those of you have travelled many miles to be your loved ones, I hope you made it to where you need to be for this time of the year, celebrating the time of year. For those of you who enjoy life in the air, may your seat be comfortable, and your snacks be warm. Just don't decorate your seat … [Read more...]