Mobile WiFi Devices/Mobile Hotspots/Personal Hotspots/MiFi's/That thing that gives me Internet access on the move are universally very useful. They're even more useful in hotels when the WiFi charges vary from expensive to extortionate - or if the WiFi is so slow it's not worth bothering to use it. However, some hotels in the US wish to restrict their use. Step forward … [Read more...]
The first Airbus A350 has been delivered… What next?
With much media fanfare, the first Airbus A350-900 was delivered to its customer of Qatar Airways. Qatar Airways Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus. Of course, there's quite a bit of media about it, including: One Mile at a Time Airways RunwayGirl ATW So - what's next on the menu? For Airbus, it's a matter of one down, 779 aircraft to be delivered seven … [Read more...]
SkyTeam rolls out SkyPriorty to its entire network
Priority services on airlines can be a very mixed bag - however, SkyTeam has been pushing its members along to deliver a unified experience called "SkyPriority" - trying to unify the ground experience so it is constant between airlines. SkyPriority offers: Priority check-in areas Priority baggage drop off Priority service at ticket/transfer desks Accelerated … [Read more...]
Miles and More HON/SEN/FTL member? Look out for extra status miles
If you have a Miles and More account, and are a HON Circle, Senator or Frequent Traveller member, it could be worth looking in your account as Lufthansa has been depositing miles extra miles due the industrial action the airline has been suffering: Here's what I got as a mere FTL (Frequent Traveller): From the FlyerTalk thread, different levels are getting different … [Read more...]
IHG offers you to set your sights. I’m not.
IHG do love their custom promos, with every recent promotion being a "tailored to the customers need". So when the latest round of The Big Win Set Your Sights came out, I had a look for mild amusement as the past few promotions have been pretty unachievable for me, my travel pattern So, the usual IHG gloss on the top, but what's happening underneath with my … [Read more...]
United Summer 2015 timetable. Get ready to check for changes…
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...]