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TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Return to PHL and the American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C)

26/02/2024 by Kevincm

Return to Philadelphia Airport and the American Airlines Admirals Club (B/C) Polishing Silver Enough of Rocky and other things. It's time to get back to the business of travel and enjoy my first encounter with the TSA on this trip. Oh, goody. At least there's a lounge at the end of this rainbow. As well as a delayed inbound service. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Into Philadelphia and Climbing Rocky’s Steps

23/02/2024 by Kevincm

Into Philadelipa and Climbing Rocky's Steps Polishing Silver We all know the music. We all know the film. But let's go beyond Rocky and walk through the Streets of Philadelphia, as I make the most of an eight-hour layover. Because, being stuck in an airport lounge for eight hours and beyond is no one's idea of fun (unless it's a really exceptional lounge and you can't get … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – American Airlines AA723 Dublin to Philadelphia (Flagship Business Class)

22/02/2024 by Kevincm

American Airlines AA723 Dublin Airport to Philadelphia International Airport (Flagship Business Class) Polishing Silver It's time to go into the first of the business class flights of this trip, with American Airlines providing the lift over the Atlantic. How does Concept D seat stack up, given the seats that are out there today? … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Early Morning at Dublin Airport, US Preclearance and the 51st & Green Lounge

21/02/2024 by Kevincm

Another Early Morning at Dublin Airport featuring US Immigration Preclearance and the 51st and Green Lounge Polishing Silver It's time to get the business class part of the trip underway, with the premium experience on the ground at Dublin Airport - along with a smattering of US Immigration Pre-Clearance too. How does it stack up? … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Welcome to Dublin Airport and The Premier Inn, Swords

19/02/2024 by Kevincm

Welcome to Dublin Airport and The Premier Inn, Swords Polishing Silver Time for the first night stop on this trip, so that I can meet the service to the USA with ease in the morning. And it's time to save a few pennies as well... by heading to the wilds of Swords for my discount hotel of the night. … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Ryanair FR669 Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport

17/02/2024 by Kevincm

Ryanair FR669 - Birmingham Airport to Dublin Airport Polishing Silver It's time to get my backside in the air with the first part of this adventure. Every adventure has to start somewhere... even with a simple Ryanair flight across the Irish Sea. But will they sell me scratchcards? … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – Off unto the abyss. Or Birmingham Airport

16/02/2024 by Kevincm

Off to the Abyss... or the shopping mall that's Birmingham Airport Polishing Silver There's a running joke that some airports are just shopping malls with jetbridges and security. How does Birmingham Airport match up to that description? … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – A Tier Point run with Ryanair, American Airlines and British Airways

13/02/2024 by Kevincm

Polishing Silver - A Tier Point run with Ryanair, American Airlines and British Airways It's that time. Time for an epic trip report. And we're going to explore some of the more premium travel aspects in this one as Kevin Goes West. With more than a few stops on the way. Welcome to a long-form trip report. … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways CityFlyer 4469 Dublin Airport to London City Airport

10/02/2024 by Kevincm

It is time for the Final Snapshot of this series before we dive into the Trip report, looking at the Passenger Experience on British Airways 4469 between Dublin Airport and London City Airport. I'm sure you're all aware of how we do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time. we have two major travel writing styles: Trip … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 104 New York JFK to London Heathrow Airport (Business Class)

07/02/2024 by Kevincm

Time for another Snapshot, looking at the passenger experience aboard American Airlines 104 between New York JFK and London Heathrow. In case you’ve forgotten how we do travel write-ups on Economy Class and Beyond, we have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience, the small things… as well as the … [Read more...]