Economy Class & Beyond

Hello from Port Columbus…

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... and this joint hasn't changed an iota in 2 years.Next stop is Washington Dulles - If 1) I can get aboard and 2) America's finest representatives (the TSA) aren't in an arsey mood.Hint: there's a dog and handlers at the gate... … [Read more...]

Greetings from the Wood Panelled Hell…

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More commonly known as the C17 United Red Carpet Lounge at ORD.Apparently I'm taking the scenice route home according to the check-in agent.If they define ORD-CHM-IAD-EWR-LHR "scenic" then yes... although I prefer to call it "The Long Way Home..." More from Port Columbus Later... … [Read more...]

Almost time to hit the road again.

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Well, all is almost done. Time to hit the road and the Eastern Seaboard, before heading back to the UK.And conditions for New York Today?Data: The Weather Channel - Apple desktop Widget. Oh Bugger.More from O'Hare, Port Columbus, Dulles and probably Newark later on.... … [Read more...]

Trip Pictures

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.... are slowly loading.Keep an eye on the LEFT hand sidebar under My PhotoblogI'll attempt to keep this post updated with the latest changes so you can click them... Part I - LoungesPart II LHR-IADPart III IAD-ORDI'll upload some more in the near future... … [Read more...]

BA Strike – Rebooking Options and Thoughts

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Latest strike news updates at http://www.britishairways.com/travel/strike-ballot/public/en_gb?refevent=HOME_URGENT_CENTREMmost BA Flight have been zeroed out (no seats available) during the strike period (Confirmed through ExpertFlyer). There is the matter that some BA flights may fly during the Industrial Action period by non-union members of staff - expect to see a … [Read more...]

BA Strike Dates Announced.

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It seems BA and Unite just can't agree on much, with Unite announing strike dates.The two most immidenant set of dates are:20th March - 23rd March (3 days)27th March - 30th March (4 days)Unite have said it would not strike over Easter, but action could continue after the 14th AprilBBC News has a full explanation what's going on - I'll have my suggetions on what you should … [Read more...]

Japan opens its 98th National Airport

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This is a fun one dropping in.Japan has opened up another airport - Ibaraki  Airport - about 50 miles from Central Tokyo (so... no worse than Narita then) Of course it's a vastly filled service - with just one service a day schedule from it.  The aim for it is to expand into a LCC Airport.Airports always start off a bit small. Low landing fees and reduced costs might … [Read more...]

Greetings from Chicago!

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Hello from Chicago.Finally.High points: Crew on UA923Bad points: Customs and Borders Patrol at Dulles: 3 people on duty.Getting pulled over for CHOCOLATE.and 20 minutes in the penalty box at Dulles waiting for a slot out of the place.More *much* later. … [Read more...]

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