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

10/09/2016 by Kevincm

No to TravelBag

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

09/09/2016 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a news page

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

08/09/2016 by Kevincm

a large airplane on a runway

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.

07/09/2016 by Kevincm

a group of cell phones

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

07/09/2016 by Kevincm

Vietnam Airways Airbus A350-900 - Image, Airbus

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...]

Another Southern Railway Strike… and commuters aren’t happy

07/09/2016 by Kevincm

Southern Class 377 Electrostar arriving at Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Southern Railway - a brand of Govia Thameslink Railway - is having to go through the pain of another strike between the 7th and 8th September 2016. Southern Railway Class 377 Electrostar arriving at Clapham Junction - Image, Economy Class and Beyond There are closures along the Southern network (along with the cuts made when Southern pulled 341 services a day earlier this … [Read more...]

The cost of Delta’s IT outage…

06/09/2016 by Kevincm

Delta Boeing 767-300 from Heathrow Tower - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

... a cool $100 million Dollars! Delta Boeing 767-300 from the Heathrow Control Tower - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. Delta have released its numbers for August  and sadly, there was going to be a hit with 2,300 cancellations over three days. Delta states: In addition, the outage Delta suffered in August resulted in 2,300 cancelled flights over a three day … [Read more...]

London City Airport resumes operations

06/09/2016 by Kevincm

London City Airport

It some minor good news, the protesters have been removed from London City Airport, and the runway is now re-opened to traffic. In a post on Twitter, the airport states: Runway is now open, we apologise for inconvenience caused this morning. Passengers are advised to check with airline for latest flight info. — London City Airport (@LondonCityAir) September 6, … [Read more...]

London City Airport runway closed due to protesters on the runway

06/09/2016 by Kevincm

London City Airport

It seems runway invasions are the flavour of the month, with London City Airport's runway being closed due to a protest. The protesters managed to bypass the security areas, and gain access to the runway. In a series of Tweets, London City Airport explains the current situation Runway is currently closed due to protestors on site. Police are present and we'll … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific prepares to upgrade North American Routes

05/09/2016 by Kevincm

Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

Cathay Pacific - in a sign of market confidence - is preparing to upgrade its two of its North American routes. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International - Image, Economy Class and Beyond First up is the Boston operation. The service currently four days a week - this  will be uprated to a daily service, operating against the following timetable: CX812 … [Read more...]

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