Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: Radisson O’Hare

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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...]

SNAPSHOT: Iberia 6725 Madrid to Chicago

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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...]

Snapshot: BA458 London to Madrid

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Time for a new series of Snapshots, providing you a quick look into a recent trip I've done. In case you've forgotten how trip reports work on Economy Class and Beyond: Snapshots - They provide a quick look at a travel event (be it a flight or hotel) with a little commentary Trip reports - Provide the full in-depth trip details, with commentary and humor. So first … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Special: A visit to the control tower of Heathrow Airport

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As part of US National Aviation Day last week, as part of the tour I was on of Heathrow Airport, I was granted a special visit to somewhere you don't go to normally. And that is the control tower at Heathrow Airport American Airlines Boeing 777 being towed with Heathrow Tower in the background - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The structure itself is tall at 87 metres … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! A Quick Ride Home.

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Flight-Fight! A Quick ride home Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport A Quick ride home And the knockout blow goes to… Heading … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham

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Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And the knockout blow goes … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! Back to Dublin Airport

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Flight-Fight! Back to Dublin Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And the knockout blow goes … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! A Day of Spotting Planes (Airplane Art Special)

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Flight-Fight! A Day of Spotting Planes Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Interlude: Finding the perfect Guinness Mug. Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin

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Flight-Fight! Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Interlude: Finding the perfect Guinness Mug. Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie … [Read more...]

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