Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin

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Time for another snapshot - looking at the passenger experience between Birmingham and Dublin airport aboard Aer Lingus EI263. Pre-departure Boarding passes for the day were collected from the agents at the airport. Security was extremely busy - it being a Saturday, with a lot of holiday traffic heading out. Actually - we need to talk about these Self Check-In kiosks … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Ryanair 8513 Porto to Birmingham

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Time for another snapshot - today focusing on Ryanair 8513 between Porto (Portugal) and Birmingham. Pre-DeparturePorto Airport - when passed - was relativity quiet. Boarding was from Gate 11 in the Non-Schengen zone at the airport. Whilst it was an airbridge gate - as per usual for Ryanair - boarding was by steps. Departures board Boarding Gate The PlaneIt's another Ryanair … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Brussels Airlines Brussels to Lisbon featuring the AeroSmurf

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Time for a Snapshot - this week looking at the Passenger Experience on Brussels Airlines between Brussels National Airport and Lisbon Airport. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that show you … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: FlyBe Birmingham-Hamburg and return

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It's time for another Snanpshot - this time looking at FlyBe between Birmingham and Hamburg. As the flights were similar in the air, I've merged these two snapshots into one. Pre-Departure (Birmingham) On-line check-in allowed, with a boarding pass re-print to accommodate a seating change request. Security was handled quickly, and I was through to airside within 10 … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 296 Chicago O’Hare to London Heathrow

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Time for another snapshot - this time focusing on the long haul service on British Airways 296 between Chicago and London Heathrow Pre-departure. Check-in for the flight was from Terminal 5 at Chicago O'Hare International. Bags were accepted and tagged through to Heathrow. Wait time for TSA screening and clearance: 31 minutes Lounge The British Airways Terraces … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare

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It's time for another Snapshot - this time looking at AA87 London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare in Main Cabin Extra. For those of you who are new to the blog: Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things! Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that show you the basic product in some nice … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: Aer Lingus 263 Birmingham to Dublin

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Time for another in a series of Snapshots. For those of who've forgotten... Trip Reports - These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things... as well as the big things! Snapshots - These are bite-sized reviews that show you the basic product in some nice gentle headlines So this time looking, we'll take a look at the Aer Lingus … [Read more...]

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 294 in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy)

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It’s time for another snapshot - this time featuring British Airways 294 in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy). The Plane It's a Boeing 777-200ER. This one is refurbished compared to some of the Boeing 777s in the British Airways fleet. The Seat This time, I would be sat in World Traveller Plus (Premium Economy cabin) as opposed to World Traveller (Economy Cabin).  … [Read more...]

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