Economy Class & Beyond

TRIP RPEORT: Widebodies and Short Routes – Off to the Heathrow Area

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Off to Heathrow Area Widebodies and Short Flights Let’s do a challenge Off to Heathrow Points to be Made vs Economy Class and Beyond - Two idiots race across Heathrow Heathrow Terminal 5 and The British Airways Galleries South Lounge IB3167 London Heathrow to Madrid (BUSINESS CLASS) Crowne Plaza Madrid Airport Exploring a bit of Madrid Back … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines to launch its “Boutique in the Sky” A330 refit

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Belgian flag carrier Brussels Airlines is preparing to refresh its long haul routes with what the airline calls a "Boutique in the sky". Your boutique hotel in the sky - Brussels Airlines New Business Class seats (Images, Brussels Airlines) Brussels Airlines worked with JPA Design for the refit - which covers the three cabins on a long haul plane - Business … [Read more...]

To and From Heathrow: Beyond the London Bubble

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Welcome to the last part of connectivity in the Heathrow area - as we look to go beyond London.  Now, this might shock a LOT of people: There is life beyond London, and many places to explore in the United Kingdom other than London. And if you want to, you can with a little planning. If you can plan better, there maybe savings to be had - but always allow extra time … [Read more...]

Air Belgium to resume Brussels – Hong Kong service for the Summer Season

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Good news for those of you who have been watching Air Belgium - and has been doing a lot of heavy lift for other airlines (Most notably - British Airways). The airline is resuming its own operations for Summer 2019, with a three days a week service between Brussels Charleroi and Hong Kong International. Air Belgium Airbus A340-300 At Brussels National - Image, Economy … [Read more...]

Getting to and from Heathrow Airport from Central London (2019 Edition)

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Getting to and from Heathrow Airport from Central London (2019 Edition) Continuing on from yesterday where I showed you free or cheap ways of getting around Heathrow Airport, I'm going to show you the ways of getting out of the area, and the costs attached to them. This guide focuses on public transport options between Heathrow and Central London. It does not look … [Read more...]

Air Vanuatu to add four Airbus A220 aircraft

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Air Vanuatu is to add four new aircraft to its fleet - four Airbus A220 family aircraft. The airline will add two A220-100s and two A220-300s to its fleet. It marks the first order of the A220 family in the Pacific region. Air Vanuatu Airbus A220-100 - Rendering, Airbus. Air Vanuatu Airbus A220-300 - Rendering, Airbus. The airline currently operates to 26 … [Read more...]

IHG to launch new all-suite hotel brand

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Intercontinental Hotels Group announced its results today. But that's not the interesting part it seems. Rather, the group is to launch another brand - this time an "all-suites hotel" brand. According to the group the new brand will be a mid-scale brand, targeted at an $18bn industry segment. IHG believes there is both strong guest (you and me) and owner (hotel … [Read more...]