It must be that time of year again where United Airlines goes around and changes timetables, routes and equipment for its summer timetable. United Airlines Boeing 767-300ER with Winglets departing London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. There are a substantial amount of changes which are documented by AirlineRoute better than I can, but I'll try and provide … [Read more...]
ANA to boost International Economy Class Luggage Allowances
All Nippon Airlines is to improve its offering to its economy class passengers, with an offering to double the luggage allowance offered on such a ticket on international routes. All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300ER coming into Chicago O'Hare International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond For tickets booked on or after 8th January 2015 tickets, ticketed into Economy … [Read more...]
Belgium National Strike – Airports Closed, Train Services stopped
If you're in Belgium, or are planning to go to Belgium, there could be some real effort to get into the country, as it enters a state of paralysis for 24 hours in a National Strike. The strike commenced 22:00CET 14th December, and will run to 21:59CET 15th December. The Grande Place, Brussels. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. For those of you travelling by air, … [Read more...]
I booked Ryanair… and I’m fine with that now.
I admit it. I avoid Low Cost Carriers like the plague normally (but then, what airline doesn't play the low cost carrier game these days by offering optional "extras" and creature comforts these days), but there are times when you have to bite the bullet and say "what the heck". I need to get to Dublin in early January for a reason that will come clear (If you were at FTU … [Read more...]
Air Passenger Duty to be axed for younger passengers
Earlier this week, The Right Honourable George Osborne, Chancellor the Exchequer made his autumn statement to House of Parliament. The Famous Budget Red Box - Image HM Government - www.gov.uk Buried in the announcements he made, there was an important detail for those of you who have children and enjoy taking them on your travels. From 1st May 2015, children under 12 years … [Read more...]
Air Canada focuses on getting people home for Christmas*
It seems airlines continue to find different ways to pull at emotional heart-strings. Air Canada is trying a very different idea for Christmas holidays... ... by going to an ex-pat public house, and offering to buy a round - just not the sort of round you'd expect at a pub.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5YvVB1FJrs It's a great gesture by Air Canada - like all … [Read more...]
Oneworld boosts Emerald and Sapphire luggage benefits
It seems the oneworld airline alliance has boosted some of its benefits for those of us who check luggage in when flying around the world. oneworld's tiers are : Base Ruby (lowest elite tier) Sapphire (the mid-tier) Emerald (the top tier) Today's changes are for Emeralds and Sapphires. Emeralds will now get Priority Luggage handling on any cabin on all … [Read more...]
Cabin safety? The crew of LH953 have heard of it.
Good morning from Frankfurt Airport.. Where I'm rather concerned about a major carrier today after the performance they put in. That carrier's in question: Lufthansa. We've all done boarding producers in the past - get on the plane, stow luggage, find seat, and sit in safety for the next few hours. And this is what I was expecting aboard LH953 from Birmingham to … [Read more...]
UK24: A Visualisation of UK Air Traffic
When flying into the UK and flying into one of the major hubs (such as Heathrow, Gatwick or Manchester), it's not unusual to be put into a stack or seemingly go around the houses until you reach your destination. NATS have released previous visualisations of the traffic that flies into and above the UK - and have provided a tour of the United Kingdom - and what goes on during … [Read more...]
Hotel backs down from £100 charge for a negative review
The Broadway Hotel in Blackpool whipped up a storm with it charging £100 if people placed negative reviews on TripAdvisor. Well it seems the hotel has had a change of heart according to the BBC, who will refund the £100 charge. The hotel said in a statement: "We exercised this policy with Mr and Mrs Jenkinson as we felt extremely upset by their actions and insulting … [Read more...]