I may be 40, but one lesson I haven't learned is to travel to stay in a hotel before long haul flying. Today is one of those times I did as I am queuing to board bus number 210 to London Heathrow Terminal 5. Today. It's the veritable sea of humanity that is queuing up to go to the London airports (and from the looks of things -mainly Gatwick). Me? I'm off to … [Read more...]
I’ve hit 40. What travel lessons have I learned?
Today, I hit the big 40. Yes, I'm partially petrified by that. But that's besides the point. 40. Egads. I just have a good view according to the card. And no, I will not fix your Microsoft Outlook for Mac issues today. But in my time, I've done a heck of a lot of travel - be it aboard a Thai Airways plane when I was very young, a trip to Australia aboard an Air … [Read more...]
The Apple Smart Battery Case… huh?
Yes, it's my 40th birthday today and I'll cry if I want to write what I want to. It's almost relevant. I know a lot of you love Apple devices. I do too. Although I do worry each time Apple launches a new phone or device that's slimmer than ever - normally that means either they've done some black magic with battery capacities... or that the amount of time that phone runs has … [Read more...]
The Boeing 737 MAX rolls out for the first time
With Airbus having their A320neo in the air (and now certified), Boeing are playing catch up with their Boeing 737 MAX programme. This programme took a step forward today with the roll-out of the first prototype - a Boeing 737 MAX 8. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 rolled out the paint shop - Note the logos of the airlines on the fuselage, the CFM Leap 1A engine - Image (c) The … [Read more...]
Emirates picks up its fleet renewal – 26 aircraft to leave in 2016
Emirates is continuing to pursue its fleet renewal with gusto, with plans to withdraw 26 aircraft next year. Emirates Boeing 777-300ER landing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Up for the chop are the following: 12 A330-300s 4 A340-300s 1 A340-500 6 Boeing 777-200ERs 2 Boeing 777-300s 1 Boeing 777-300ER In addition, Emirates have pencilled in 13 … [Read more...]
UK Government prepares kicks the new London runway decision down the road
In what is the joke when it comes to infrastructure in the United Kingdom - where it seems governments are afraid to make a decision that might annoy people - there's been an update on the new runway to be built for a London Airport. Heathrow Airport from the air - Image Economy Class and Beyond. And the decision is... to do an environmental impact report according to … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER
It's Sunday again, and it's time for some more airplane art. This week in the dusk of night is an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER American Airlines operate 47 Boeing 777-200ERs in their fleet - with an additional fleet of 18 in-service Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. These aircraft are used in worldwide long haul operations between pre-merger American hubs (Chicago … [Read more...]
Trip Report Changes at Economy Class and Beyond
One of the things I love to do (although love is a strong word some days) is write the trip reports and views on my travel when I get myself into the air. Home of many an economy trip, some business trips, the odd first class flight... and plenty of comedy - if you're looking for some honest views, head to my trip reports archive. However - there's going to be a few changes … [Read more...]
TAM’s first A350 takes flight
The Airbus A350 is slowing becoming a common sight, with more operators taking delivery of aircraft. Speaking of new operators - TAM will be looking forward to delivery of their first A350. This took a step forward with TAM's first A350 taking to the skies. TAM will be the fourth operator of the Airbus A350, and the launch operator of the type in the Americas. TAM itself is … [Read more...]
Japan Airlines Sky Wider II seats – huh?
As I mentioned earlier - it seems the Japan Airlines are converting some of their Boeing 787 operations into something a bit more comfortable down the back of the plane. Japan Airlines Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. One of my major complaints about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner (and I know I'm not alone on this one) is the implementation of 9 across … [Read more...]
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