Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: The Oryx Rotunda, Doha

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Time for another quick snapshot where I look at one of the hotels I stayed at this trip - this time in Doha. Full Disclosure: This transit hotel was provided by Qatar Airways as part of my cash-paid ticket.   After navigating through the pain of Hamad International Airport in Doha, it was time experience one of their hotels. I had been booked into the Oryx … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT – Qatar Airways A350 in Economy Class

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I've teased enough... so it's time for a quick snapshot of so, time for a quick snapshot of the Qatar Airways A350. First Impressions: Unlike is older bigger brother (the A380), this thing strikes a mix of a sleek design... and that badass sunglasses visor it has. Nice combo... and it works. That and the curvature of the wingtip looks pretty good to me. … [Read more...]

It’s 1:05ish in the morning. You’ll *never* guess where I am… 

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Bonus points to regular Economy Class and Beyond Readers... And locals of Birmingham. Of course - it's Digbeth Coach Station. Yes - I'm on a coach even though I'm too old for the 1:10 coach in the morning. Although this time... I have my passport. Big difference. More later.... Welcome to Economy Class and Beyond - Your no-nonsense guide to network news, … [Read more...]

Brrr Chicago! Thawing out…

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Brrr Chicago! Thawing out... Seriously… go somewhere warmer!!! Early morning Heathrow - Off to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, South Galleries Lounge BA458 London Heathrow to Madrid A MAD transit Iberia IB6725 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare Crowne Plaza O’Hare Dealing with Chicago Cold Hyatt Regency O’Hare More Chicago O’Hare BA296 Chicago O’Hare to London … [Read more...]

Brrr Chicago! The British Airways Arrival Lounge and Homeward

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Brrr Chicago! The British Airways Arrival Lounge and Homeward Seriously… go somewhere warmer!!! Early morning Heathrow - Off to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, South Galleries Lounge BA458 London Heathrow to Madrid A MAD transit Iberia IB6725 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare Crowne Plaza O’Hare Dealing with Chicago Cold Hyatt Regency O’Hare More Chicago … [Read more...]

Brr Chicago! BA296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow

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Brrr Chicago! BA296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow Seriously… go somewhere warmer!!! Early morning Heathrow - Off to Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, South Galleries Lounge BA458 London Heathrow to Madrid A MAD transit Iberia IB6725 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare Crowne Plaza O’Hare Dealing with Chicago Cold Hyatt Regency O’Hare More Chicago O’Hare BA296 … [Read more...]