Economy Class & Beyond

Snapshot: Hyatt Regency Birmingham (UK)

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Earlier this week, fellow blogger and friend Muslim Travel Girl was in Birmingham and was staying at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham (as she has posted on her blog) As I had just got back into town from visiting my folks, it would had been rude to pass up on an opportunity to catch up with a friend. Location: The Hyatt Regency Birmingham is located opposite the International … [Read more...]

Snapshot: Lufthansa Short Haul

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On my way back and forth from FTU Amsterdam (which if you missed, was a great event. Very little credit card selling going on...) I had the... pleasure (is that the right word? It's a word. Close enough in this discussion) of flying Lufthansa and its NEK - (Neue Europa Kabine). NEK seats to the rest of the world are slimline seats So, how is it? The seat is the same … [Read more...]

Snapshot: The Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago

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Time for another snapshot of my recent Chicago trip - this time at one of my familiar haunts, The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Location: Well it's off North River Road in Rosemont. If you're catching a cab or L service downtown, you can't miss the place... I spent way too much time catching up with friends that weekend, but I was glad I got a room at the group rate I'm on … [Read more...]

Snapshot: Crowne Plaza O’Hare

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Time for another snapshot from the Chicago, with me staying at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare Getting there It's a choice of Taxi, Shuttle Bus or Uber. Much like the classic Daddy or Chips question. I got a taxi... because I was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to wait for a shuttle every 30 minutes. Thankfully the taxi driver was efficient, didn't get lost (still a … [Read more...]

Snapshot: AA55 Manchester to Chicago

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Whilst the BAcon trip report is still loading, I'm actually down-route on another trip right now. So in the tradition of previous pre-trip reports, I'm introducing something new - called "Snapshot". You'll find them very soon after an event or a flight, and it's a taster of the upcoming trip report. Manchester Airport hasn't changed that much - even after the last time I … [Read more...]