Economy Class & Beyond

400Gb in a Sandisk MicroSD card? Check…

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A lot of us have storage problems when using our digital electronics (a great example is the joke that's my hard disk... actually - let's not go there... the SSD install still haunts me). But in more portable devices (such as phones and drones) are demanding more and more storage. Sandisk however are here to the rescue... with a 400Gb MicroSD card. Sandisk 400GB MicroSD … [Read more...]

Tram services begin operation to Tallinn Airport

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For those of you who took advantage of the cheap British Airways fare to Tallinn, and have segments still to take - you might want to get out and explore the city of Tallinn. In the past this has involved either a Taxi, a Uber or the Bus for €2. Well, there's a new option that started on the 1st September - a tram! CAF Urbos 3 AXL Tram used in Tallinn - Image, … [Read more...]

Aer Lingus introduces Saver Fares

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It seems that going on the attack on the low-cost carriers is the "in-vouge" thing of the day, with Aer Lingus announcing a new level of fares... called Saver. So, what fresh hell is this? Let's compare Saver and its Smart fare - which Aer Lingus handy put together in an infographic for us. So whilst some things are still the same across the pond (namely, a cabin … [Read more...]

The SkyRoam Solis – Something to pack in your travel bag?

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Full Disclosure: SkyRoam kindly provided a SkyRoam Solis for review, testing and evaluation purposes - along with 15 days passes. The opinions of this article remain that of the author alone, with no influence from SkyRoam in regards to the editorial content. Like a lot of us, we are dependent on our Smartphones when we travel. But what happens when the data runs out, or … [Read more...]

British Airways adds Gatwick to Toronto and resumes Gatwick to Las Vegas

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British Airways yesterday announced two services yesterday - the launch of a three times a week service from London Gatwick to Toronto, and the resumption of a Gatwick to Las Vegas route The new routes will be summer-only routes.  Let's look at Toronto first BA2271 DEPART LGW 11:55  ARRIVE YYZ 14:45 Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays BA2270 DEPART YYZ 19:45 ARRIVE … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific adds Dublin, Copenhagen and Brussels to its network

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It seems Cathay Pacific is going to be adding a new route - one that has interesting possibilities - with the addition of Dublin, Copenhagen and Brussels to its network. Cathay Pacific Airbus A350  - Image, Cathay Pacific There's three major new routes here. Let's look at Dublin first. The new route will spin up in with a four times a week service between Hong Kong … [Read more...]

Discussion: Do cup noodles belong in a lounge?

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Good evening from Changi T3... and a thought has struck me. I'm not sure if it's the vodka and cola... but a non-important thought. I was looking the food at the disappointing lounge I'm currently in (and yes - you can have crap lounges at Changi airport - step forward dnata) and one of the things they offer in a premium lounge are... wait for it. Cup Noodles. So a … [Read more...]

One improvement airports and hotels can make…

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There are many things that as a passenger I get annoyed at when at an airport or at a hotel. And one of those things that annoy me are power outlets.Yes. They annoy the heck out of me.Some airports only install one type of socket (e.g. their local power point type), whilst some offer two... and others offer a row of the things to cover as many eventualities as possible.A lot of … [Read more...]

Airplane Art: Qatar Airways Airbus A380 at Doha

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art.Resting at the gate on a warm Doha morning (and trust me - it was warm when I went to the shuttle bus), is a Qatar Airways Airbus A380 at Hamad International Airport.Qatar Airways operate a fleet of eight Airbus A380 aircraft, which fly in a three class layout, set out as8 First Suites (Top Deck)48 Business Class … [Read more...]