Economy Class & Beyond

The Dublin US Pre-Clearance Experience – Room for improvement?

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Flying into the USA yesterday, I was routing via Dublin - and this means utilising US Pre-Clearance at Dublin Airport. Follow the signs. Some useful pointers first. The US Pre-Clearance area is on a lower floor. Follow the from the gate area, and head downstairs And get comfy. Summer time traffic is causing up to 60 minute queues at the moment. You'll … [Read more...]

British Airways pulls Tehran… Again

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It seems that with economic sanctions coming back into play, the demand for flights to Tehran is drying up - fast. British Airways will suspend its London Heathrow to Tehran operation from the 22nd September 2018, with the last inbound service returning on the 23rd September. British Airways Boeing 777 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The current … [Read more...]

20% off Alitalia flights between the UK and Italy!

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It seems that Alitalia are looking for passengers, with an offer of 20% off flights between the UK and Italy. Alitalia Airbus A320 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. To take advantage of this offer, you'll need to use the code BESTUK when booking the flight. The offer is valid for both Economy Class and Business Class. You'll need to book flights between from … [Read more...]

Primera Air to start Brussels to USA services

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Ah. The continuing saga that is Primera Air continues - this time with the airline announcing it is to start services up from Brussels to the USA. Primera Air Boeing 737-800 at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The airline is planning to operate out of Brussels National Airport (as opposed to Brussels South - Charleroi) to three destinations: … [Read more...]

Air China signs for Recaro CL3710 long haul seats in Economy Class

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Recaro are busy filling its order book - this time for an order of 2500 seats for Air China. The airline has selected the CL3710 for its Airbus A350 fleet. RECARO Aircraft Seating CL3710. Image, Recaro Aircraft Seating These will be fitted 10 Airbus A350-900 aircraft for the Air China long haul fleet, which was delivered to Air China on the 8th August 2018, and had it's … [Read more...]

Dear Airport User Experience designers. Fix this. Please

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I decided when checking in my Aer Lingus flight today - I would try the new Self Check-In kiosks at Birmingham Airport These baggage weighing, take money, print boarding passes. As the queue was a little long (and I still love paper boarding passes), I decided to check in. First thing it asks is your Passenger Name Record (PNR). I was then presented with this UX … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: It’s STILL about Community – Donuts on the Mound 2

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Donuts on the Mound 2 - It's STILL about Community In this donut filled adventure Continuing a new tradition Off to Birmingham Airport Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham Airport to Dublin T2 And there were planes. And Donuts Back to Dublin Airport Aer Lingus Regional EI3276 Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport Back to the trains It’s Still About Community Why … [Read more...]

Finnair to start up Los Angeles service, increases US West Coast Services

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Finnair are increasing its US West Coast services for Summer 2019, with the airline announcing plans to serve Los Angeles and strengthening services to San Francisco.  Finnair Airbus A350-900 at London Heathrow, Image - Economy Class and Beyond.  The new route will operate three times a week between Helsinki and Los Angeles International (LAX) from 31st March 2019.  It … [Read more...]

To the trains again! Donuts on the Mound 2

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Donuts on the mound 2 - Back to the trains In this donut filled adventure Continuing a new tradition Off to Birmingham Airport Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham Airport to Dublin T2 And there were planes. And Donuts Back to Dublin Airport Aer Lingus Regional EI6276 Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport Back to the trains It’s Still About … [Read more...]

Delta continues its IFE push with seat-back screens

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IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) and seat-back screens seems to be a hot topic at Delta Air Lines, who are continuing to install the devices in its fleet. The airline has recently had its 600th aircraft installed with seat-back IFE screens. Delta Studio seat-back screens - Image, Delta. The Delta Studio product is now installed on 600 aircraft in the Delta fleet, and … [Read more...]