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Flying with a “Smart” Suitcase? You might want to switch back to a dumb one…

01/12/2017 by Kevincm

Luggage at Chez Economy Class and Beyond

Smart Suitcases are an interesting wrinkle that have turned up over the past few years, with facilities for them to self weigh, add GPS tracking, the ability to charge a mobile phone and such. And what do they use? Lithium Ion Batteries. And thus we have a problem when it comes to Li-Ion and Airplanes. Dumb Suitcase at Economy Class and Beyond towers - Image Economy … [Read more...]

IAG goes shopping for slots at Gatwick for BA…

28/11/2017 by Kevincm

a plane flying in the sky

The fall-out from the collapse of Monarch Airway continues, with British Airways parent - International Airlines Group (IAG) - chasing after the slots at Gatwick Airport... and winning them. Monarch A321 landing at Birmingham, British Airways A320 taxing at Heathrow, Images - Economy Class and Beyond. The majority of the slots were sold by the Monarch Airways receivers … [Read more...]

The Heathrow Bears return

20/11/2017 by Kevincm

a couple of teddy bears in front of a christmas tree

One of the things that slipped me by as we headed into the Festive Season last  year was the introduction of the Heathrow bears with a feel-good advert. Well, the Heathrow Team have been out again, with the bears returning. From an #avgeek point of view, watch for the changes in seats, liveries and... well... other nerdy … [Read more...]

Dubai Air Show – Busy for Boeing, quiet for everyone else

13/11/2017 by Kevincm

Emirates Boeing 787-10 - Dubai Air Show - Image, Emirates/Boeing

The Dubai Air Show is on .... and normally, I'd be doing my usual digest. Except - as some of you know, I'm a little bit pre-occupied at the moment. Let's have a look at who's been buying what, and it's mostly Boeing that's been doing the selling so far. Emirates - Commitment for 40 Boeing 787-10 aircraft. It sees Emirates is going to try a new type of aircraft, with the … [Read more...]

Remembrance Day

11/11/2017 by Kevincm

Poppy

As is tradition on this day, in the United Kingdom, we mark Remembrance day  – a time when the nation comes to remember their dead from conflicts past. On the 11th Hour on the 11th day in 1918, the guns fell silent across Europe – marking the end of the First World War. Today marks a point where the country remember those who have fallen in conflicts from the first … [Read more...]

Eurowings dresses up for Halloween

31/10/2017 by Kevincm

Eurovwings Spooky outfit - Image, Eurowings via Twitter

It's Halloween - and for some, it's time to put on a scary or spooky costume to go trick or treating in. Eurowings has decided to get into the action... and takes a swipe at another airline whilst doing so. Let's look at this classic example. Check out our spooky costume! Happy Hallowings! #Halloween pic.twitter.com/NvUYEDCnQw — Eurowings (@eurowings) October 31, … [Read more...]

Hurricane Ophelia – Ireland Hunkering Down – Expect Disruption

16/10/2017 by Kevincm

ophelia - irish met office

It seems that Hurricane Ophelia is on its way to Ireland, with the country hunkering down for the oncoming storm. According to the Irish Met office statement about the hurricane: Image - Irish Met Office - https://www.met.ie/nationalwarnings/default.asp Ex-Hurricane Ophelia is forecast to track directly over Ireland during daytime today. Violent and destructive gusts … [Read more...]

The last days of the round pound…

14/10/2017 by Kevincm

old and new pound coins - image, economy class and beyond

If you've visited the UK in the past (or are living in the UK), you'll remember the Pound Coin as being round. Well.. it's been a fair few months since the new 12-sided £1 coin has been out. And it's time for the old one to be withdrawn from circulation From the 23:59 15th October, the round pound coins these cease to be legal tender in the United Kingdom. One of these … [Read more...]

So, can American Airlines deliver a quality breakfast service in Y?

10/10/2017 by Kevincm

a box with a lid and a plate on a table

And the answer to that is very, very simple. Yes. Whilst it's a chilled box service, there are a number of items in it: Yoghurt Apple and Cinnamon topper Apple and Berry snack bag Granola to go on the yoghurt (or as a nibbly snack) Let's compare that with a certain British Airline, whose idea of a breakfast service is... A muffin. As BA … [Read more...]

Summer adventures to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur – Adventures in KL

02/10/2017 by Kevincm

a water fountain with a flag in the middle

Travel Plus: Adventures in KL Summer adventures to Singapore and Kuala Lumpur Contents Seriously - Take a holiday! Morning Manoeuvres in the dark, Terminal 5 and Galleries South BA776 London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda (Club Europe) Exploring Stockholm on the cheap (Travel Plus!)  Back to Arlanda, Stockholm Arlanda Lounge QR168 Stockholm Arlanda … [Read more...]

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