I'm sure you're aware of the attacks in Brussels today that have targeted Brussels Airport in Zaventem, and the Brussels Metro in Maelbeek. The state of play for the next few days is going to be a tough one for the traveller: Brussels Airport is closed to traffic, with the airport not due to open until at least Thursday according to Brussels Airport Twitter feed: The … [Read more...]
Californiacation! Hanging with the Little Mermaid – Copenhagen
TRIP REPORT - Californiacation! Hanging with the Little Mermaid - Copenhagen Kevin's Note: Adam is back again after a little break... and today, he's talking about Copenhagen. Over to you Adam. Index: Californiacation - What, where, why, when, who, how When your life’s in a mess - National Express coach 737 High Wycombe-Luton Airport/London’s … [Read more...]
France ATC Strike action continues
It seems those in France are enjoying yet another strike by French Air Traffic Controllers. This time, Pairs Orly, Beauvais, Lyon, Nice and Marseille are all hit by strike action, with airlines requested to reduce their traffic by at least 20% - and Orly to take a cut between 33% and 50%. Paris Orly Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Airlines reporting delays and … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Condor Retro 767
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, resting on the tarmac between flights is a Condor Airlines Boeing 767-300ER at Frankfurt-am-Main International Airport. This Condor Airlines has had a repaint back into "retro colours" of Condor (before it was rebranded by Thomas Cook) - and is looking rather smart for it. Condor operate a … [Read more...]
Growing Old in Style – 40 up…
Growing old in Style - 40 up... Index: 40.. wait? You're 40??? Off to Heathrow with National Express Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and British Airways Galleries First BA936 London Heathrow to Düsseldorf in Club Europe Düsseldorf airport and the most boring lounge... in the world (Lufthansa Business Lounge) CX376 Düsseldorf Airport to Hong … [Read more...]
American Airlines to deploy a 787 to Manchester (UK)
As the American Airlines Boeing 787 fleet continues to stretch its legs, it was only a matter of time before the Boeing 787 starts to replace some of the Boeing 767-300ER services. Step forward Chicago to Manchester (a route used by myself when I want to avoid London), which to be switched over to 787 operation for the summer American Airlines Boeing 787 - Image, … [Read more...]
Introducing…. the Virgin Azuma.
Virgin Trains East Coast today announced what they'll be calling their new fleet of trains. Ladies and Gentlemen - Presenting the Virgin Azuma. Here's the rendering: And here it is in real life: Drum roll, introducing the.... #VirginAzuma. The bright future of rail travel is here https://t.co/S6uMnzFC0Q pic.twitter.com/jRbQ6537UG — Virgin Trains EC … [Read more...]
iTunes gift card up to 20% off at Tesco
It's coming up to Easter. For a lot of us, that means chocolate eggs. For others, it's time to stock up on iTunes vouchers. Tesco is running a promotion where it is offering varying discounts on iTunes gift cards: This is valid on the following cards in-store and through the mail order outlet. Different values have different discounts: £15 is discounted to … [Read more...]
Budget 2016: Air Passenger Duty increases ahead
Yesterday was Budget day in the United Kingdom - where the Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne sets out his spending and taxation plans. There's plenty of coverage on all the usual news outlets, as well as the Budget from the UK.gov site. As well as a sugary drinks tax that's coming - Air Passenger Duty rises (based on the UK Retail Price Index) were buried in the … [Read more...]
Growing Old in Style – The Great Rush Home
Growing Old in Style - The Great Rush Home Index: 40.. wait? You're 40??? Off to Heathrow with National Express Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 and British Airways Galleries First BA936 London Heathrow to Düsseldorf in Club Europe Düsseldorf airport and the most boring lounge... in the world (Lufthansa Business Lounge) CX376 Düsseldorf Airport to Hong Kong … [Read more...]
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