Off to the Abyss... or the shopping mall that's Birmingham Airport Polishing Silver There's a running joke that some airports are just shopping malls with jetbridges and security. How does Birmingham Airport match up to that description? … [Read more...]
Emirates unveils how many of you have been dining in the sky. Hint: It’s a lot.
One of the things people remember in the sky isn't the seat... but sometimes, it's the food. Emirates was been busy last year, serving over 77 million customers over last year. Here's the infographic. Prepare to have thy mind blown. Emirates caters for 490 flights daily, with 149 meals served every minute - totalling 215,000 meals every day, The airline employs … [Read more...]
Transport for London rebrands its London Overground lines
The London Overground, whilst useful as a transport connection around the capital, can be confusing for some people, given the orange spiral of sometimes non-interconnected lines. Thus, it's time for a big rebrand, with the six lines of the Overground getting new names (akin to how all the London Underground lines have names). The new London Overground - Image, … [Read more...]
KLM revises its paintwork for the upcoming Airbus A321neo as it firm up its deployment plans
As KLM prepares to begin the switch from Boeing 737s to the Airbus A321neo family, a new variant of the KLM paintwork has been released. According to the airline, the new livery – is both eye-catching and practical. The dark line separating KLM’s trademark blue and white swoops farther down, rendering the nosedome completely blue. This will ensure that, in the event of … [Read more...]
TRIP REPORT: Polishing Silver – A Tier Point run with Ryanair, American Airlines and British Airways
Polishing Silver - A Tier Point run with Ryanair, American Airlines and British Airways It's that time. Time for an epic trip report. And we're going to explore some of the more premium travel aspects in this one as Kevin Goes West. With more than a few stops on the way. Welcome to a long-form trip report. … [Read more...]
Emirates goes all red for Valentines Day
I'm sure one of the first things you think of about romance is "How can I fill the pockets of an airline, whilst declaring love for another". Well for those of you who do, Emirates is getting some things ready for the 14th of February. Although I'm sure they'll be happy with you spending money with them any time of year. On Valentine’s Day, Emirates customers in all … [Read more...]
Greater Anglia to install tables on its Stansted Express trains
Tray tables are an important part of train travel - especially on those slightly longer train journeys. Greater Anglia has seemed to accept this, with a retrofit planned of tables to some of its trains. The modification will impact the Stadler Class 745/1 trains, which are primarily used on the Stansted Express trains. This will also benefit passengers on Greater … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Etihad Boeing 787-10 “Greenliner” arriving at London Heathrow
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have an Etihad Airways Boeing 787-10 in its Greenliner livery touching down at Heathrow Airport after completing the trip from Abu Dhabi International. Etihad Airways operates a fleet of 10 of the largest Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners in its widebody fleet. The airline also operates the … [Read more...]
Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond (10th February)
It's Saturday, and it a's the start of a new Luna New Year so it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond. Lions Dancing in Grant Avenue - Chinatown, San Francisco. And on behalf of the Economy Class and Beyond team, Gong Hei Fat Choi. May the Dragon bring you good fortune and luck for the year ahead. SNAPSHOTS Well, nearly all the Snapshots have been … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: British Airways CityFlyer 4469 Dublin Airport to London City Airport
It is time for the Final Snapshot of this series before we dive into the Trip report, looking at the Passenger Experience on British Airways 4469 between Dublin Airport and London City Airport. I'm sure you're all aware of how we do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time. we have two major travel writing styles: Trip … [Read more...]
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