Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare (Main Cabin Extra)

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AA87 London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O'HareTerminal 5 (Main Cabin Extra) Surprise, Surprise! It's time for some alise seat fun across the Atlantic. We'll play a game - how many times did I nearly fall out of my seat when dozing off? Plus some lots of passenger experience notes along the way.  But will there be feet? That's the question you should really be … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! Lounging Around Terminal 3 featuring the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lounges

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Lounging Around Terminal 3 featuring the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lounges Surprise, Surprise! After a rather disappointing check-in experience (with the equipment swap and seat swap to an aisle), it's time to brighten up the morning with some good quality food and some peace and quiet.  Let's go lounging around Heathrow Terminal 3. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Surprise, Surprise! – The Road to Nowhere at 2:45 in the morning and the joy of check-in

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The Road to Nowhere at 2:45 in the morning, the joy of check-in... and equipment changes Surprise, Surprise! Early morning starts are never fun - and anyone else who thinks that fighting to get around Digbeth Coach station around 2:35 must be having a giggle. But we're about to also have the first surprise this trip.  And a rather unwelcome one at that.  … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Rosemont

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It's time for another snapshot, this time looking at the hotel experience at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare, in Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International. Location The Hyatt Regency O'Hare is within 10 minutes of Chicago O'Hare International Airport. It's accessible by Shuttle bus, car and public transit, with it being a 5-minute walk from Rosemont L Station and bus … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Crowne Plaza O’Hare, Rosemont

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It's time for another snapshot, this time looking at the hotel experience at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare, in Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. I’m sure you’re all aware of how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 87 London Heathrow to Chicago (Main Cabin Extra)

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It's time for a new series of Snapshots for a new trip. This one will look at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 87 between London Heathrow and Chicago O'Hare in Main Cabin Extra. I’m sure you’re all aware of how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – … [Read more...]