Economy Class & Beyond

Hello from HKG!

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Good afternoon from Hong Kong Airport! ANA deliverered again - that's the good news. The bad news that at 12:40, it was Asia rush hour. Net result.... 30 minutes to clear immirgation.... Anyway, guesses where I'm headed next? … [Read more...]

Back to Haneda

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Good morning from the ANA lounge at Haneda Airport. I'm readying for yet another flight on this trip, and have had a whale of a time. But the time is coming to an end, and it's off from the Land of the Rising Sun to The Fragrant Harbor. And the Udon noodles they have at the ANA Lounge are excellent! It's been an interesting trip so far... although my credit card … [Read more...]

ANA International 787 – Pictures and Videos

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I'm in the process of uploading my pictures from my trip in progress. Alas, the ANA 787 portion is dominating the coverage at the moment (like anyone couldn't guess that was going to happen!). And I've got myself into gear and uploaded the first trance of stuff to this trip. PICTURES: Preparing for the off- … [Read more...]

Let the long road to Denver begin

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Well, here we go again. The end of the year mileage run. Rather than postponing it to the new year, I'm actually going to do something mad - and do it before the new year. Wonders will never cease eh? So, what's ahead of me? Well tonight, a flight on a lovely Irish Airline and.. a Travelodge. In my defence, it was only €19. Tomorrow, the meat of the run begins. … [Read more...]

If 52,500 miles can get you to Hong Kong, 105,000 miles can get you back….

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An image will help you out here ;) Now for those of you needing a Wednesday afternoon fun task, I've done some colouring in for you. All you have to do... is guess the airlines. No prizes - other than bragging rights ;) ** UPDATE ** And well done to Jim who guessed the carriers BHX-FRA = Lufthansa AG FRA-HND-HKG = All Nippon Airline HKG-ICN = Thai Airways International … [Read more...]

52,500 Miles can take you a long way…

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... even when doing a "miles only" redemption.  But where? Well the taxes are loaded, and here is a little map to wet your appetite... So I'll let you all de-construct the routes and plans... as I prepare to plan the return journey home. And before anyone asks. Economy Class. For this trip - I've heard of it... and FRA-HND. I'm sure it won't take a genius to … [Read more...]

Drinks in Belfast with the BMI Board (BHX-BFS,DUB-BHX) Heading into LCC territory with BMI Baby and Aer Lingus, and a ride on the Enterprise Service.

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Drinks in Belfast with the BMI Board (BHX-BFS,DUB-BHX) Heading into LCC territory with BMI Baby and Aer Lingus, and a ride on the Enterprise Rail Service. Ok kids. Something a bit different from the usual wittering of United's food, Ghetto IFE systems and Star Alliance Carriers. This time, its travel for the sheer pleasure of it, and catching up with good people. That's … [Read more...]

Atlanta or Bust (oh and Frankfurt too)! (BHX-FRA, FRA-ORD-ATL, ATL-IAD-LHR) with Lufthansa and United

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Atlanta or Bust (oh and Frankfurt too)! (BHX-FRA, FRA-ORD-ATL, ATL-IAD-LHR) With Lufthansa and United. If you can't guess the class by now... What happened to the Seoul trip? Umm. Yeah. The matter of re-qualification is more important that Seoul alas. It'll happen. Sooner rather than later. But now the matter of qualification miles takes to the fore. For those who are … [Read more...]

Trip Report: Long way home – The Spring Commute with United and Continetal

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Long Way Home - The Spring Commute (LHR-IAD-ORD-CMH-IAD-EWR-LHR) Yet another Y Class spectacular with United and Continental. ----- Well after FAR too long on the ground, I'm up in the air at long last (but not as good looking as George Clooney alas). For those who aren't familiar with my trip reports, this is my Spring "audit" of the state of travel in Economy on a … [Read more...]