Economy Class & Beyond

Don’t forget to use your Diamond Club 10% Discount

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For those of us who are still wallowing in the loss of the MBNA Diamond Club Credit Card, there's one feature still to use before the lights go out. And it's not just making sure you get all your miles out of your Diamond Club Account. I'm referring to the generous 10% off British Airways fares that Diamond Club Members can enjoy. To access the discount: Go to … [Read more...]

Delta to resume service from Atlanta to Seoul

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It seems there seems to be a thawing in the relationship between Delta and Korean Air, with the announcement of Delta re-opening the route between Atlanta and Seoul Incheon. Delta Air Lines and Korea Air Tails - Image, Delta Delta will be operated the route from 3rd June 2017 on a daily basis.  The timings look a little like this: DL089 DEPART ATL 13:05 ARRIVE ICN … [Read more...]

Tesco discount iTunes cards return!

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It's that time again - discounted iTunes vouchers are available in Tesco.  This time Tesco offering up to 20% iTunes vouchers. The discounts are as follows: £25 voucher = 15% off  = £21.25 £30 voucher = 15% off = £25.50 £50 voucher = 15% off = £42.50 £100 voucher = 20% off = £80 The offer runs until the 18th September 2016. For those of you collecting … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Boeing 777

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing towards one of the runways of Hong Kong International Airport is a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 as it prepares to leave its home base. Cathay Pacific operate a mixture of three of the Boeing 777 family - the Boeing 777-200 (5 frames), Boeing 777-300 (12 frames) and the Boeing 777-300ER … [Read more...]

More Airlines don’t like Samsung Galaxy Note7 – Turn them in!

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It seems the aviation industry has turned against the Samsung Galaxy Note7. Here's just some of the stuff that's been happening today. First up is Qatar Airways Alert on Samsung Galaxy Note 7. https://t.co/PVfW0x7kvH pic.twitter.com/asRe9gY5kn — Qatar Airways (@qatarairways) September 10, 2016 Then Malaysia Airlines.... [UPDATE] Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is not … [Read more...]

When will I learn not to use certain Travel Agents (TravelBag)?

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I'm off to the USA soon - mainly to catch up with people, do a little photography - or what I call my October break, However, I'd had my fair share of fun sorting out a ticket - mainly as prices have been fluctuating wildly (even though there's a sale in progress), and the final insult which I got today when booked the ticket. The travel agent in … [Read more...]

FAA on the Samsung Galaxy Note 7: power it off

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Well if it isn't Apple removing headphone sockets, the other big headline in the mobile technology world is Samsung and the cases of the batteries failing in the Note 7. It's raised more than a few eyebrows to say the least - with the US FAA taking an interest and issuing the following advice: In light of recent incidents and concerns raised by Samsung about its Galaxy … [Read more...]

Norwegian adds Barcelona to the USA

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In their relentless path to add more lines to a map, Norwegian Air Shuttle are opening up new routes between the Spain and the USA. Norwegian Boeing 787 - Image, Norwegian Air Shuttle. Released under CC3.0. The new Transatlantic operation will be starting in June 2017, will connect Barcelona to Los Angeles, Newark International, Oakland.  Ft Lauderdale will join … [Read more...]

The latest Apple releases…. and some thoughts.

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I know a lot of my readers like their Apple devices (as well as Android devices... and the odd few of you who use Windows Phone - yes... I see you), so I'd thought I'd share some of my thoughts from today's Apple announcements. Apple Watch Series 2 Apple Watch Series 2 - Image, Apple. I'm going to be blunt - I know of many who use wearable technology. For me... I'm … [Read more...]

Vietnam Airlines signs for 10 more A350-900s

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Vietnam Airlines continues its plans for expansion, with the airline signing a memorandum of understanding (a prelude to the actual order) for 10 more Airbus A350-900s. Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus Vietnam Airlines currently operate a fleet of 4 Airbus A350-900 aircraft currently, with a further 10 to arrive. Should the Memorandum of Understanding … [Read more...]