When I travel, one thing I normally travel with is a slightly battered water bottle - that I fill up multiple times en-route, during travel and when I travel home - so I have liquid when I want it... and not when the cabin crew want me to have drinks. Some airports are great at putting water bottle filling stations in - others lag behind. Dublin Airport is taking a step … [Read more...]

Delta Air Lines is continues to push it's upgraded Boeing 777 programme, with ticket sales launched for six routes that will feature the fully branded Delta experience and refitted products aboard them. The six routes will cover certain transpacific and transatlantic routes, based out of Minneapolis-St Paul, Atlanta and Los Angeles. They are (with the date the equipment is … [Read more...]

There are occasions where you forget to complete important paperwork for travel. If you're planing to travel to the USA - it's going to be more critical as the US Customs and Border Patrol are now demanding ESTA's (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) are completed at least 72 hours before travel. ESTA Site - https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/esta/ According to the US … [Read more...]

With TFL Rail starting services earlier this year, ticket gate barriers finally appeared at Heathrow Central (serving terminal 2 and 3), Heathrow Terminal 4 and Heathrow Terminal 5 train stations . However - this represents a problem for passengers who are changing terminals and are using the trains. How do they use the intra-terminal shuttle without a ticket of some … [Read more...]

Christmas preparations are continuing around the world - with Emirates preparing for festive season (following on from their Thanksgiving special) So, let's dive in with menus and food, with the Christmas menu returning to the skies across all cabin classes. These will be catered out of Dubai International to select routes to Australia, New Zealand, the United … [Read more...]

I know a lot of us are well organised, and plan ahead - and by that we do a little research, and ensure we have Visas or Travel Waivers all in hand. But there is a small sub-set of passengers who do forget these things. Now, filling in such a form is stressful enough - but forgetting about it until you get to the airport can add to the stress. However, on my travels … [Read more...]

American Express is expanding its Centurion Lounge concept overseas, with one to be launched at London Heathrow Terminal 3 in 2019. Centurion Lounge Las Vegas Entrance - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The lounge will be the second one outside the USA (the first being in Hong Kong).  It will be located-post security in a 7,000ft area, featuring facilities akin to other … [Read more...]

It's been teased enough for some time, but United Airlines have placed their Premium Economy product - Premium Plus - for sale. United Premium Plus cabin - Image, United Airlines The product will fly depending on different routes and as its own fare class from 30th March 2019. It will fly on selected Boeing 777-200, Boeing 777-300ER and the brand new … [Read more...]