It seems that SNCF (the French National Rail operator) has been busy with branding gurus, and has begun to re-brand its classic TGV (Train à Grande Vitesse) network. It's to be re-branded to.... wait for it. inOui inOui branded high speed train... it's still a TGV. Image, SNCF. Sooo.. What can we say to this? Well, it seems SNCF Voyages (the section that … [Read more...]

In news that shouldn't come as a shock, British Airways has announced that it is to abandon its flying programme for the day from London Heathrow and London Gatwick. The announcement on Twitter was made a few minutes ago. Following a major IT system failure this morning, we've cancelled all flights to and from Heathrow and Gatwick for the rest of today. 1/2— British … [Read more...]

I'm sure you're all aware of the incident in Manchester last night that claimed the lives of 22 people and injured 59 people. However, the Mancunian spirit lives on as the city is open for business... as it always has done. However, there is some disruption in the city. Transport for Greater Manchester reports that Bus, Road, Metro Rail are all affected. Network … [Read more...]

With Emirates appearing to pair back their US Network, blaming the electronics ban and travel ban restrictions, Delta has released a statement regarding the move. And it makes for... well. Here it in the entirety: The Partnership for Open & Fair Skies made the following statement today about Emirates’ plans to cut flights to the U.S.: Emirates announced … [Read more...]

Mr Kevincm returns to Washington - The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum - National Mall In this... well.. mess: How far can you go for a £1 (+Tax)? Off to Manchester Airport, Manchester Airport and the BA Terraces Lounge AA735 Manchester Airport to Philadelphia A long Philadelphia layover featuring the US Customs and the TSA at their best. … [Read more...]

With snow due to fall, airlines are beginning to ramp up their re-booking plans. Upon NATS request, to reduce afternoon and early evening flights are being reduced on British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. Add a lot of white to this scene from around 15:00GMT- Image, Economy Class and Beyond Trouble will be hitting from 15:00GMT onward at Heathrow, with other … [Read more...]

One thing I like about Norwegian Air Shuttle is you never know what tail you're going to get on your plane. In the past, there have been famous Norwegian people on tails. There was break in this tradition last year when writer Ronald Dhal appeared on one of their planes. Norwegian is set to do the same again with the announcement that Amy Johnson will feature on a … [Read more...]

Time for my traditional end of year review when I look back at the last twelve months and try and work out "what did I do"?   Maps generated by the Great Circle Mapper - copyright © Karl L. Swartz. It's been an odd year of travel, with the majority of my travel stacked towards the end of the year as opposed to being distributed elsewhere (there were reasons … [Read more...]

We're heading for a nasty Christmas for travellers - as pretty much everyone is going out on strike. Let's start with the biggy: British Airways To Pay, To Fly - British Airways Mixed Fleet Crew to Strike It seems the fleet crews who fly Mixed Fleet have had enough, calling for a strike on the 25th and 26th December 2016 in a strike over pay, affecting over 4500 members of … [Read more...]

Mine however, start at Digbeth Coach station. Good morning (it's past 2am in the morning in the UK... so it's morning) as I begin the first of possibly three tier point runs. And they all have a theme of Tallinn in Estonia. For this trip, I'm down to a rucksack, a couple of cameras, my tablet and iPhone to keep me connected as I attempt to fly a new carrier for me - … [Read more...]