Economy Class & Beyond

HOTEL CHECK: Premier Inn, Worcester (M5, J6)

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Time for another hotel check - this time focusing on the Premier Inn. This one is located on the outskirts of Worcester. Price Paid I paid £39 for a room-only rate, with the paid in advance a few days before staying on the cheapest possible rate (Cancellable, with ability to rebook). A flexible rate that was refundable was available for £10 more. We also … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall – Off Home Again

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Off Home Again To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall In this trip report: An Invite to Germany Testing and Paperwork Off to Heathrow, Terminal 5, and the South Galleries Lounge BA920 London Heathrow to Stuttgart (Club Europe) The joy of German Immigration, Into Stuttgart and the Novum Hotel Rieker, Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof Off to Schwabisch Hall, qubixx … [Read more...]

A look at the new Recaro Aircraft Seating Crash-test facility – Economy Class and Beyond at Recaro Aircraft Seating

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A look at the new Recaro Aircraft Seating Crash-test facility - Economy Class and Beyond at Recaro Aircraft Seating To Stuttgart and Schwabisch Hall In this trip report: An Invite to Germany Testing and Paperwork Off to Heathrow, Terminal 5, and the South Galleries Lounge BA920 London Heathrow to Stuttgart (Club Europe) The joy of German Immigration, Into … [Read more...]

TRAIN CHECK: CrossCountry Trains Birmingham to Manchester – Is there enough capacity in the system?

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Time for a transport check to see how mad things are in the world, as I turn my eye to CrossCountry Trains on a Trip to Manchester. And how in some cases, if building it, they will come - but at what price passenger comfort? Booking I took the 10:57 from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly. I booked this the day before, with split-ticketing enabled (saving … [Read more...]