Economy Class & Beyond

SNAPSHOT: British Airways 776 (Club Europe) London to Stockholm Arlanda

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Time for the first of many snapshots over the next few weeks - this time focusing on British Airways 776 between London Heathrow and Stockholm Arlanda in Club Europe.For those of you who are new to the blog:Trip Reports – These are full deep-dive reports taking you into the experience and the small things… as well as the big things!Snapshots – These are bite-sized reviews that … [Read more...]

Expensive train journeys: The Arlanda Express

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In the past, I've stated Heathrow Express is plain expensive way to get from an airport to a city. Well, I think I've found a new candidate: step forward the Arlanda Express. Arlanda Express train coming into Stockholm Arlanda Terminal 5 Station - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Inside the Arlanda Express - Image - Economy Class and Beyond Arlanda Express … [Read more...]

All Nippon Airways to serve Sake in Economy Class

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In-flight beverages can always be a hit or miss - especially in economy class. Well All Nippon Airways are going to try something different - and offer Sake in Economy Class All Nippon Airways custom branded sake - Image, ANA. This is addition to the current sake offerings in First, Business Class and Premium Economy. ANA hopes by expanding the offering of sake to … [Read more...]

I *am* too old for early starts

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Good morning from National Express 210 from Birmingham to London Heathrow. Which I almost didn't make due to my own incompetence. I made off with plenty of time from the flat with a friendly Uber driver... until I realised that I had left my wallet at home I choose you... not be in my work trousers -  Any judgements that I have a Pikachu wallet will be promptly … [Read more...]

Alaska Airlines signs for GoGo 2Ku high speed internet

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Gogo are continue to expand their customer base, with Alaska Airlines signing up for Gogo 2Ku's platform. The upgrade to 2Ku will be fitted to both the airlines Airbus and Boeing fleets (remember: Alaska have inherited some Airbus's when it brought Virgin America). 2Ku should not be confused with some Air to Ground products, and offers high-speed internet. It also … [Read more...]

Delta adds JFK to Lagos to its long haul network

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Some routes come and go, and then come back like a boomerang. Delta's operation to Lagos is one of those routes, with the airline planning to start operations from New York-JFK. Delta Airbus A330 at Dubin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond (Editors note, I know it's a Delta A330-300, but I don't have any pictures of a Delta A330-200...) Delta will add a New … [Read more...]

Cathay Dragon signs MoU with Airbus for 32 A321neo aircraft

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Cathay Dragon (what was Dragonair) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its fleet renewal, selecting 32 Airbus A321 aircraft. The aircraft will be used to replace the existing fleet of 15 A320 and eight A321 aircraft (23 narrow body aircraft), with the balance being used to expand its network. Cathay Pacific Chief Executive Officer and Cathay Dragon … [Read more...]

Rucksack or Suitcase?

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I'm off and around in the next few weeks on another grand adventure. And it's a proper adventure too with some brand new cities, and places I haven't visited for years. However, it leads to an issue.... and it can be summed up in three words - Rucksack or Suitcase? Suitcase or Rucksack? That's the question. Not that if I've packed either of them correctly. That would be … [Read more...]