Economy Class & Beyond

Welcome to the USA. With Poor Planning and inadequate staff (Philly Airport)

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There's nothing like coming to the USA, and being a victim of poor planning and having inadequate staff. Good evening from what is turning into a class one ominishambles of a trip from Philadelphia Airport. But I'm not going to focus on American Airlines performance today... (that's later). Rather, it's the turn of the US Customs and Border Patrol and my old friends - the … [Read more...]

Qantas gets a new ‘roo

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It seems the Qantas have spent time with my friends at the Strategy Boutique -and have a new logo typeface... and more importantly - a new Flying Kangaroo. Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the new livery - Image, Qantas. The new 'roo and typefaces will feature primarily on the new deliveries of Boeing 787-9 aircraft due to join the Qantas fleet next year. However, the … [Read more...]

So we have a decision on runway expansion….

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... and with no great surprise, the the airport expansions committee is recommending that  Heathrow Airport should get a third runway.  The Heathrow Central Terminal Area - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. However this isn't the end of the road - and to get the diggers in to start building the new runway.  Rather its time for the government and parliament … [Read more...]

Don’t be an idiot in the air… and light up…

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The Iberia flight I've took last week was interesting... for many reasons. I was lightly dozing away aboard flight 6725 between Madrid and Chicago when I heard an odd set of bongs... and two cabin crew rushing to one of the toilets. That normally isn't a good sign. Nor was the articulated discussion that happened when the person in question left the toilet. Then I could … [Read more...]

Reminder: NEVER buy currency at an Airport

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Buying currency to go abroad is always an interesting experience.  And by interesting, I mean mind-boggling. Especially since the vote for Brexit (United Kingdom to leave the EU) occurred, it's been a little more tougher - mainly as the UK pound has dropped in value when buying other currencies. Some good examples as on XE.com - here's some links to USD and Euros. At … [Read more...]

When will I learn not to use certain Travel Agents (TravelBag)?

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I'm off to the USA soon - mainly to catch up with people, do a little photography - or what I call my October break, However, I'd had my fair share of fun sorting out a ticket - mainly as prices have been fluctuating wildly (even though there's a sale in progress), and the final insult which I got today when booked the ticket. The travel agent in … [Read more...]

The cost of Delta’s IT outage…

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... a cool $100 million Dollars! Delta Boeing 767-300 from the Heathrow Control Tower - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Delta have released its numbers for August  and sadly, there was going to be a hit with 2,300 cancellations over three days. Delta states: In addition, the outage Delta suffered in August resulted in 2,300 cancelled flights over a three day … [Read more...]

Ryanair calls for new runways… at all London Airports

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You've got to admit - Ryanair's CEO - Michael O'Leary does make give some interesting press quotes. And of course, by intresting - I mean sometimes downright outlandish. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 in Boeing/Ryanair Colours departing Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond However, the latest call by Michael O'Leary goes along a thought I've had since the … [Read more...]

Please keep your seat belts on… (UA880 diverts due to turbulence)

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It seems there's been another case of heavy turbulence in the skies affecting a United Airlines flight - forcing it to divert to Shannon earlier today. United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with Winglets taking off from Heathrow, Image Economy Class and Beyond Flight UA880 was operating a route from Houston Intercontinental to London Heathrow - where it experienced heavy … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways digests more of IAG

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Qatar Airways is continuing its meal of IAG - the group that owns British Airways, Iberia, Vueling and Aer Lingus - with an increase of its shareholding from 15.67% to 20.01%. Qatar Airways Boeing 787 Dreamliner landing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline in the past announced it was interested in expanding its shareholding in IAG - and … [Read more...]

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