Economy Class & Beyond

So how did I spend my Friday? … with AirlineGeeks… from the tower at Heathrow…

20/08/2016 by Kevincm

Not a question I ask a lot often... but what did I do on Friday? (Apart from catch a National Express coach first thing in the morning). Well, I was at Heathrow Airport, with AirlineGeeks.com to celebrate the US National Aviation Day - in cooperation with American Airlines. So how did I spend my time with them? Well. Here's a very very short synopsis. More of a … [Read more...]

It’s still too early for this sort of thing… (Good Morning From Digbeth)

18/08/2016 by Kevincm

Good morning from Digbeth Coach station in Birmingham - where I'm just setting off on another adventure. To depart Digbeth at idiot o'clock is never a good thing - so why you ask? I'm joining AirlineGeeks along with American Airlines as they celebrate National Aviation Day in the USA. As such, I'm off to Heathrow Airport to join them in a behind the scenes … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! A Quick Ride Home.

18/08/2016 by Kevincm

Flight-Fight! A Quick ride home Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport A Quick ride home And the knockout blow goes to… Heading … [Read more...]

Night Tube services begin tomorrow!

18/08/2016 by Kevincm

Well, it's been a long time coming, but Transport for London's Night Tube will begin tonight (19th August). Night Tube Map - Image, Transport for London. The Night Tube network will initially comprise of two lines: The Central Line from Ealing Broadway, through Central London, and as far as Loughton or Hainault. Operates every 10 minutes between White City and Leytonstone … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham

17/08/2016 by Kevincm

Flight-Fight! FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And the knockout blow goes … [Read more...]

Delta’s new business seat – a fightback at last?

17/08/2016 by Kevincm

Yesterday Delta launched its new Business Class seats. I'm sure you've seen the photos of the mockup of the new seat, but here they are again for your visual delight: Delta One Business Class Suite - Image, Delta Delta One Business Class Suite - Image, Delta So, we have mini-suites in coming to Business Class now, called "Delta One Business Class Suite". Delta … [Read more...]

Cathay Pacific introduces increased checked luggage allowances

17/08/2016 by Kevincm

We all prefer to tote our carry on bags along when we fly. However, there are times when you need to check your bag... that does probably contain a kitchen sink. Thankfully, Cathay Pacific is increasing its checked luggage allowances. Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER at Hong Kong International Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. In general, you will get an … [Read more...]

Wizz Air 20% off today only!

16/08/2016 by Kevincm

For those who want to fly cheaper than cheap, Wizz Air has 20% off today from departures to and from the United Kingdom. And it's live on the web site: So onto the offer - it's 20% off including taxes, non optional charges and a small cabin bag, but excludes administration fees. The discount is valid for flights to and from the United Kingdom only. The … [Read more...]

Flight-Fight! Back to Dublin Airport

15/08/2016 by Kevincm

Flight-Fight! Back to Dublin Airport Flight-fight? Fight-FIGHT! Round 1: Booking and Check in Off to Birmingham Airport Round 2: Aer Lingus EI263 Birmingham to Dublin Airport Interlude: Spotting in Dublin Back to Dublin Airport Round 3: Ryanair FR666 Dublin to Birmingham Airport Quickie ride home And the knockout blow goes … [Read more...]

British Airways complete the re-fit of 18 747s

15/08/2016 by Kevincm

British Airways continue to sweat its assets a bit more, with the completion of a refit of part of the Boeing 747 fleet. Club World refreshed cabin - Image, British Airways World Traveller refreshed cabin - Image, British Airways. 18 of the Boeing 747-400 fleet have gone in for the refresh So what's new? These planes have been configured with a high seat … [Read more...]