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...]
SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago to London
In this snapshot, I take a look at British Airways 296 Chicago to London run. Have things improved or got worse down the back of the plane? Lets have a quick look before the main trip report... Boarding: Boarding was direct from the First Class Lounge and into the jetway. A rather nice way to board. Shame the boarding pass didn't beep with an upgrade (however much I tried to … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: Iberia 6275 Madrid to Chicago O’Hare
Time for another quick snapshot, where I look at Iberia across the pond between Madrid in Spain and Chicago O'Hare aboard Iberia 6275. Boarding: Boarding was very organised for this fight, with different groups queuing in different zones. Actually rather refreshing to see people queued in zones waiting to board, and not in the main mêlée, pushing and shoving. Boarding was … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: British Airways BA458 London Heathrow to Madrid
Time for another snapshot, this time focusing on British Airways Short-haul product Boarding: Boarding sadly was conducted from Gate 10 at Heathrow. Whilst this doesn't mean a lot to a lot of people, this is the busing gates at Terminal 5. Which is... Not so good. Why? Priority boarding normally goes out of the window. Like it did today (although by the time a bus … [Read more...]
Snapshot: British Airways BA002 – Sleeper flight
We've seen how British Airways treated me aboard BA001 across the pond. How about on the return leg aboard BA002? Well the cabin is nice and dark when you board - in the mood for either a late night snack, or for some passengers, the joy of sleep. Cabin during boarding The cabin is pretty much in darkness with enough light for those who need it. Certainly, the … [Read more...]
Snapshot: The Aston Waikiki Beach, Honolulu
More snapshots (and a bit out of order... but that's the way this trip has rolled), and this time it's my hotel in Waikiki - The Aston Waikiki Beach. It's location is at the bottom of Waikiki beach. This can be a benefit or a loss depending on how you see it - as you're down the bottom of the Kalakuna Avenue - with the posh shops of Wakiki a minor walk away. The benifit is … [Read more...]
Snapshot: The New British Airways Short Haul Seat
On my way back from Dublin, I "lucked out" a re-configured Airbus A320 with the new British Airways short-haul product. How does it stack up? Well, lets have a look in the cabin. My first thought was "Neue Europa Kabine". For those who aren't sure what that is, that's Lufthansa's short to medium haul cabin as I reviewed earlier this year/end of last year. The seats … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: BA001 – London City Airport – Shannon – JFK
Time for one of the bigger snapshots on this trip - BA001 - London City Airport - Shannon - JFK As most of you know, this route is operated by one of the smaller "mainline" aeroplanes that British Airways operate - the Airbus A318 The seat used is completely different to all the other Club World products - in that it has 2 x 2 seating facing forward (as opposed to a … [Read more...]
Aloha Hawaii!
Good evening from Oahu. I'm just recovering from US Airway's finest 757-200. More later on... when my body recovers and I can marshal more than one thought at a time ;) Welcome to Economy Class and Beyond - Your no-nonsense guide to network news, honest reviews, with in-depth coverage, unique research as well as the humour and madness as I only know how to … [Read more...]
Snapshot: Travelodge London City Airport
Time for another quick snapshot of my current adventure (and this one done at 35,000ft aboard an US Airways A320... and trust me - I'm having trouble working out which is first class and economy class on this bird) - this time a quick hotel stop in London - The Travelodge London City Airport. It's about 10 minutes walk away from the terminal complex at London City - or a 2 … [Read more...]