Time for another Snapshot whilst I'm in the air elsewhere - this time focusing on British Airways CityFlyer between Dublin and London City Airport British Airways operates Embraer E-Jets - today, an E-190SR was rostered for the flight to City The cabin itself had lots of space... where I was. Yes, I was in row 1A. Galley space Plenty of … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: Ryanair – Birmingham to Dublin
I know a lot of you are waiting for this, and you all like fun at my expense, so here it is - I fly Ryanair. Willing Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Dublin Airport, Image - Economy Class and Beyond So, how good, bad or indifferent is it? Is the plane a Boeing 737-800? Yes. See the above image. Were they being draconian with the luggage at the gate? Not overly that I … [Read more...]
Snapshot: Hyatt Regency Birmingham (UK)
Earlier this week, fellow blogger and friend Muslim Travel Girl was in Birmingham and was staying at the Hyatt Regency Birmingham (as she has posted on her blog) As I had just got back into town from visiting my folks, it would had been rude to pass up on an opportunity to catch up with a friend. Location: The Hyatt Regency Birmingham is located opposite the International … [Read more...]
Snapshot: Lufthansa Short Haul
On my way back and forth from FTU Amsterdam (which if you missed, was a great event. Very little credit card selling going on...) I had the... pleasure (is that the right word? It's a word. Close enough in this discussion) of flying Lufthansa and its NEK - (Neue Europa Kabine). NEK seats to the rest of the world are slimline seats So, how is it? The seat is the same … [Read more...]
Snapshot: The Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago
Time for another snapshot of my recent Chicago trip - this time at one of my familiar haunts, The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Location: Well it's off North River Road in Rosemont. If you're catching a cab or L service downtown, you can't miss the place... I spent way too much time catching up with friends that weekend, but I was glad I got a room at the group rate I'm on … [Read more...]
Snapshot: Crowne Plaza O’Hare
Time for another snapshot from the Chicago, with me staying at the Crowne Plaza O'Hare Getting there It's a choice of Taxi, Shuttle Bus or Uber. Much like the classic Daddy or Chips question. I got a taxi... because I was exhausted and couldn't be bothered to wait for a shuttle every 30 minutes. Thankfully the taxi driver was efficient, didn't get lost (still a … [Read more...]
Snapshot: AA55 Manchester to Chicago
Whilst the BAcon trip report is still loading, I'm actually down-route on another trip right now. So in the tradition of previous pre-trip reports, I'm introducing something new - called "Snapshot". You'll find them very soon after an event or a flight, and it's a taster of the upcoming trip report. Manchester Airport hasn't changed that much - even after the last time I … [Read more...]
The Road home from BAcon – AA1239 Las Vegas to Dallas Fort Worth
Again, I'm continuing my look back at flights that got me home from BAcon before the full long-winded trip report. So lets look at AA1239. Firstly, this flight had gone from a 737-800, to a MD-83 and finally a 757-200. And yes, the flight was packed out as far as I could tell. However, I did make the "mistake" of reserving 10A (as opposed to 10F). Why was that a mistake? I … [Read more...]
Viva Las BAcon – The Luxor Hotel and Casino
Time for another hit of BAcon action, where I dumped myself on the final night - at the Luxor. This was booked in advanced with Hyatt for some Gold Passport points, as well as pre-paid. That was a mistake. From the outside. Inside initially isn't too bad. From below... From above... I was placed in the main building itself. And that's not so bad apart from those … [Read more...]
Viva Las BAcon – The Mandalay Bay
Good evening from Chez GhettoIFE where I'm slowly getting used to life back in the UK - or in perma-airconditioned environments. But before I crash out on the sofa, lets look at where the home of BAcon was this year in a quick taster review - The Mandalay Bay Full Disclosure. The room at the Mandalay Bay was paid for by Frequent Flyer Network. Its services will be reviewed … [Read more...]