Time for the last snapshot in the current series - this time looking at British Airways 4465 between Dublin and London City Airport. Boarding Boarding was delayed due to the late inbound aircraft (meaning more lounge time). Thankfully being at the 300 gates - boarding was via jetbridge. Although it seems British Airways is polishing silver at its out stations... The … [Read more...]

We've had some snapshots of the outbound flights, some hotels. It's now time to look at the inbound flights, and American Airlines 710 between Chicago and Dublin Boarding Boarding was from the far end of the K gates at Chicago O'Hare International. It didn't help the lounge called for the flight... at the final call. I love O'Hare. The Plane It's an Airbus A330-200 - the … [Read more...]

Time for another hotel snapshot - this time looking at one of the properties I end up most in the USA - The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Location The hotel is in Rosemont, near O'Hare International Airport, next to a conference centre and Rosemont CTA station. The Hotel The hotel is split into a main block, a conference area on the ground floor, the International level and … [Read more...]

Time for another snapshot - this time - we're going to look at hotels. First up, the Radisson O'Hare near Chicago O'Hare airport. Location The Radisson O'Hare is in Des Paines - around 10 minutes by cab or shuttle bus from O'Hare International airport (depending on traffic). It's near the All-State Arena, and a massive Target. The Building It's a low-rise two-floor … [Read more...]

Time for another Snapshot - this time looking how Iberia does long haul service. This time, we're going from Madrid to Chicago aboard Iberia 6725. Boarding Boarding was from the RSU section of Terminal 4S at Madrid Airport. By the time I had arrived, boarding was in full swing with Group 2 about to board. I slipped into the priory queue... to be greeted with a queue to get on … [Read more...]