Economy Class & Beyond

Primera Air: Value for money?

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Primera Air made a splash last year with plans to launch transatlantic services from London Stansted and Birmingham to the United States of America and Canada. The airline has been doing a major push recently in the Birmingham area (with Primera Air sponsoring a Free Radio promotion, and blitzing the city with adverts). But is there value for money here... or is it a … [Read more...]

Smart Luggage changes now in-force (can you remove the battery?)

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Speaking of luggage, for those of who have Smart Luggage (i.e. luggage which uses electricity to give you value added features such as self weighing, GPS tracking, the ability to charge a mobile phone), today may be a day to leave your Smart Luggage at home for a while. Why? The IATA guidance on Smart Luggage goes into effect as of today. This means smart luggage that … [Read more...]

STARTS TODAY – New Ryanair Hand Luggage Policy

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You've been warned about it - and today, the new Ryanair Hand Luggage policy goes into effect. It's true sadly. Stand by to pay more if you want to take two bags aboard.  In summary: If you've brought a fare that has Priority Boarding & 2 Bags, Flexi Plus, Plus or Family Plus, you can bring two hand luggage items aboard. One can be up to 10kg, measuring … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Singapore Airlines Airbus A330-300 at Changi

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week resting between flights is a Singapore Airlines Airbus A330-300 at its home base of Singapore Changi Airport. Singapore Airlines operate a fleet of 22 Airbus A330-300s in its fleet, used on regional and medium haul services from the airlines hub at Changi Airport. They provide 30 business … [Read more...]

Life, The Universe and Everything – Six By Nine? Forty Two?

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Six By Nine? Forty Two? "Life, The Universe and Everything" Contents. In the beginning I begun to write this trip report. This made a lot of people very angry, and has been widely regarded as a bad move.  First action of being 42 - Coach 210, British Airways Galleries South BA710 London to Zürich in Club Europe A brief wander into Zürich … [Read more...]

Icelandair adds to its transatlantic route portfolio

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It seems Icelandair has been busy this week firming up its summer timetable, with the announcement of a lot of new (and re-introduced) services. Icelandair Boeing 757-200 - Image, Icelandair Let's have a look a the routes. First up is a new route between Reykjavik and Kansas City - a completely new route for the airline. The summer season operation will operate three … [Read more...]

Life, The Universe and Everything – The Race, The Coach, The Cold

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The Race, The Coach, The Cold "Life, The Universe and Everything" Contents In the beginning I begun to write this trip report. This made a lot of people very angry, and has been widely regarded as a bad move.  First action of being 42 - Coach 210, British Airways Galleries South BA710 London to Zürich in Club Europe A brief wander into Zürich … [Read more...]

ICYMI – Ryanair to change its hand luggage policy on 15th January

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For those of you considering flying Ryanair in the future, it's worth noting that the airline will be changing both its checked and hand luggage allowances from the 15th January. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Checked luggage fees have changed, with baggage up to 20kg being accepted. Pricing starts at £25/€25 if booked online … [Read more...]