Into the USA and The Crowne Plaza O'Hare Surprise, Surprise! After eight hours, it's time to deal with entry into the United States of America. How long will I wait at the border and to get out into the public space?   It's also time for the first hotel stop on this trip, with an old standby of the Crowne Plaza O'Hare.   … [Read more...]

AA87 London Heathrow Terminal 3 to Chicago O'HareTerminal 5 (Main Cabin Extra) Surprise, Surprise! It's time for some alise seat fun across the Atlantic. We'll play a game - how many times did I nearly fall out of my seat when dozing off? Plus some lots of passenger experience notes along the way.  But will there be feet? That's the question you should really be … [Read more...]

Lounging Around Terminal 3 featuring the Cathay Pacific and American Airlines lounges Surprise, Surprise! After a rather disappointing check-in experience (with the equipment swap and seat swap to an aisle), it's time to brighten up the morning with some good quality food and some peace and quiet.  Let's go lounging around Heathrow Terminal 3. … [Read more...]

The Road to Nowhere at 2:45 in the morning, the joy of check-in... and equipment changes Surprise, Surprise! Early morning starts are never fun - and anyone else who thinks that fighting to get around Digbeth Coach station around 2:35 must be having a giggle. But we're about to also have the first surprise this trip.  And a rather unwelcome one at that.  … [Read more...]

Surprise, Surprise! Transatlantic surprises with American Airlines and British Airways It's time for a new adventure from the pen of Economy Class and Beyond - with more than a few surprises on the way. Settle in, we're going to have an adventure - even if it might be a there-and-back trip to Chicago.  Come on in.  … [Read more...]