Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Tiers and Dreams – The Introduction

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Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams Feature an American Airlines Tier Points run and British Airways new 787 Dreamliner. Welcome to my traditional autumn audit where I look at airlines and see how well things are going on a particular route, operated by particular airlines. In the past, this used to be a United love fest, but as I'm now a BA Executive Club member - I'm … [Read more...]

GhettoIFE makes Photoblog.com’s front page!

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In the other remaining minutes of my days, as well as writing for GhettoIFE.com, I also maintain my own Photoblog, where all the images I take on trip reports end up (as well as a few other things). And occasionally, my images are taken notice of.  I logged into my account, and found this: Image - Photoblog.com 3rd November 2013 I wasn't sure, so I checked this … [Read more...]

Homeward bound part 1

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After a not so great weekend and the Hyatt Regency O'Hare (more on that in the trip report... Suffice to say there will be limited nice words in it about that hotel), it's time to turn tail and head for home. So hello from the American Airlines lounge at the far end of G gates.... ( which had been refurbished so it looks a nice lounge now). More from the next … [Read more...]

AA: Good flights… not so good luggage handling….

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Good evening from San Juan (Yes, I'm in the process of a mileage run atm). Alas, good cannot be described to the megarucksack when I found this at SJU Sadly, this is at the base of a rucksack - which isn't good for its long term life. A broken strap and stitching coming apart equals one thing: trouble. So, at my hotel, I've got a few sewing kits. Alas, … [Read more...]

Let the chaos commence…

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Good morning from Chicago O'Hare - or more precisely, one of the Admirals Clubs there Today is going to be an interesting day, with a couple of mad dogs... And an 757. All for tier points. And the fun this is - I do it all again tomorrow! All for the joy of travel ;) Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or … [Read more...]

Four words…

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It could be worse.... See you on the flip side.... Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or follow me on Twitter @GhettoIFE for when there are posts to the blog! … [Read more...]

And… pause as we hit the FlAAgship Lounge

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Heathrow is proving to be its wonderful self, with people half asleep, forgetting about liquid rules and it.. well.. generally being Heathrow. Meanwhile, the coach took every diversion but which today - including calls at Coventry too - they seemed to do a good business this morning. The more things change as they say. Good morning from a late opening FlAAgship … [Read more...]

Good morning from Digbeth coach station

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Well once again, I'm on the move, as Tiers and Dreams takes shape. After surviving the local taxi firm again (speed limits appear to be an advisory, rather than the law) , it's time to make my way to Heathrow... In the usual 2:45 fashion (that is if the coach driver can get their backside into gear. Each journey commences with a small step. This is no … [Read more...]

Making Brussels Intresting – Magical?

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Making Brussels Interesting – with TravelMagic and Brussels Airlines Back to Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines Lounge Travel? TravelMagic! Saturday Morning fun and games SN2050 Birmingham Airport to Brussels National Airport TravelMagic overview The Pantone Hotel A Day in Brussels Back to Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines Lounge SN2047 … [Read more...]

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