So we're at that point where I'm now past the 5000 post marker, and going into the distance. So that means its time to give something away. So I need 5000 of something to give away. It can't be luggage tags (the postal cost will bankrupt me) or Remove before Flight Keyrings (that'll double bankrupt me), or the entire contents of the Boeing and Airbus shops (maybe pencils … [Read more...]
Birthday Prize Draw – Kinder Surprise Eggs with A330s in them!
It's the 9th December today. And I seem to rolling down the hill more than ever. So obviously, it's my birthday. As I'm not flying (I'm teaching some classes this evening) I'm really enamored about it right now. So much so, at the time of posting - I'm still at work. So, how can I make my day a lot more better? A Prize draw always improves my mood. Well I do have a … [Read more...]
The winner of the Kinder Surpries eggs with A330s in them!
Onto the most important matter of the week. Yes, it's the answer to who won the Kinder Surprise eggs with Airbus A330 models in them. Before we get onto the winner, let's go through some of your entries. CraigTPA is a winner. But not the Kinder Eggs. Fine. You'll get a dark, milk and white chocolate versions of Tesco Value Chocolate when I get to Tesco in the … [Read more...]
GIVEAWAY! Kinder Surprise Airbus A330!
EDITORS NOTE: GIVEAWAY CLOSED. RESULTS LATER!!!! Well, I promised this in a previous post... be here we are. Last week in Dublin, I brought another box of Kinder Surprise Airbus A330-300s. The surprise was they were €9.99... and not €4.90. Someone had kindly put the sign in the wrong place. Nice work Dublin Airport Duty Free. Except they're the same as what I … [Read more...]
The Winner of the AA Amenity Kit is…
Last week when I was in a slightly different place, I asked you all what was your favourite amenity kit was so you could win a lovely retro amenity kit Before I announce a winner, lets go through some of your comments: The house joker award goes to Brian - who commented: Droll. Very Droll. There seemed to be a few of you who haven't had amenity kits (Jill, Liz, … [Read more...]
It’s a Giveaway! Win an American Airlines Retro business class amenity kits!
It's time for a giveaway. Because I love you all. Well.... love is strong term, but it works for this discussion. Yesterday when I was flying American Airlines, I managed to obtain one of the retro amenity kits that have been going around. The unwrapped kit The contents... And a classic logo. Well, I was disembarking the plane - and there was a spare … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to enter my IHG Points giveaway!
Editors note: I'm a little light today as I'm mainly dealing with the real world at the moment. Nothing like the joy of meetings and deadlines to focus the mind elsewhere. On Tuesday, I let rip one of my bigger giveaways - the offer of 5,000 IHG Rewards Points for entering my birthday draw... I'm amazed at the comments that have piled in, with 140 of you vying for … [Read more...]
Win 5000 IHG Rewards Club Points with Economy Class and Beyond!
DRAW CLOSED - ANNOUNCEMENT DUE SOON! So today, I've done another lap on the sun and I add another year to the odometer, making me illegible for more surveys, another year closer to my pension and ready to watch my miles/avios/points depreciate even further. In other words, I'm another year older today. Whoopee Doo. And whilst I love to receive presents (who doesn't?), … [Read more...]
Winners of the Lufthansa Rubber Duck and Asiana Airlines Amenity Kit
Well this has been a fun one, but it's to announce the winners of the Fabulous Lufthansa Rubber Duck, and the Asiana Business Class Amenity Kit... But, first... lets go through the comments for giggles, commentary and laughs. First up... there was a batch of entries after the cut off point. I've let them through, but for an on-time departure, please ensure you board the … [Read more...]
Last call for the Lufthansa FCT Rubber Duck!
It's that time. In a mere 5 hours and a bit (from when I got up and wrote this post), this draw will be shut, and the Lufthansa First Class Terminal rubber duck will be finding a new home. But there is still time to enter! You've got until 15:00BST (10AM EDT, 9AM CDT, 16:00CET) to get your entry in! Visit … [Read more...]