It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week taxing around at its home base of Frankfurt-am-Main airport is a Lufthansa Airbus A380. Lufthansa operate fourteen of the superjumbo Airbus A380 on their long haul routes, along with the rest of Lufthansa's A330s, A340s and Boeing 747-400/8i. More Airplane art next week! Welcome to Economy Class … [Read more...]
Travel Plus…. Destination – Japan Rail Pass – How do you take advantage of it?
The Japan Rail Pass is quite an amazing thing - as it grants you access to the rail networks that are part of the JR Group network for fixed price. My bruised and battered rail pass towards the end of the trip. The used rail pass with the magic ticket bit. But how can you really take advantage of it to the full extent? Do you qualify to use it? To use the … [Read more...]
ApplePay (formally) launches in the UK
Good news for those of you married to Apple devices (like I am), with the launch of Apple Pay in the United Kingdom. So what are the requirements for Apple Pay? You will need... Apple iPhone 6 (in shops and app) Apple iPhone 6 Plus (in shops and app) Apple Watch (in shops only) Apple iPad (in app only) Also you will need a card from one of these issues in the first … [Read more...]
The European Commision approves the sale of Aer Lingus
The European Commission has approved the sale of Aer Lingus to International Airlines Group subject to conditions. Aer Lingus Airbus A320 in retro colours at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The main conditions that International Airlines Group will have to for-fill include: The release of five slots pairs at London Gatwick for competitions to compete on … [Read more...]
The perfect Passenger Experience? Arriving at London City Airport
I've talked about why I enjoy going through London City Airport a few times - but to demonstrate the point, I arrived into the airport yesterday. Here was the timeline from getting off the plane to getting on the Docklands Light Railway: Minute Zero: Doors open, and out of the plane Minutes One Through Three: Walk to the border Minute Four: Pass the UK Border … [Read more...]
Protests at Heathrow expansion forces a runway closure
The Plane Stupid group today caused chaos at London Heathrow Airport when 13 of their protesters breached a security fence, and chained themselves together on a runway - in a protest against Heathrow Expansion. The incursion occurred at 03:30BST with a runway closed for 3 and a half hours for them to be cleared. The affected runway reo-pend to traffic at 06:20BST. By … [Read more...]
Air China to launch Beijing to Newark service
Air China is being busy with its Boeing 777-300ER fleet, as it prepares to launch a Beijing to Newark NJ service in the winter timetable. Air China Boeing 777-300ER in Star Alliance 15th Anniversary paintwork - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The new route commences on the 26th October, with a four times a week service commencing. It will operate as below: CA819 DEPART PEK … [Read more...]
Hamad International Airport – It needs a passenger experience makeover.
Good morning? Yes, it is morning I suppose from Hamad International Airport. Or as I'm calling it - "Hot Mess International". I'm sorry Hamad International Airport - Your cute bear lamp cannot save you from a hot mess of an airport. I'm sure you're aware of the mess I had of transit through here last time. Well, this time - I've had more fun this morning (and I'm … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Air China Boeing 777-300ER
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some airplane art. Being towed around Frankfurt Airport on a very sunny summer (and hot) day is an Air China Boeing 777-300ER as it is readied for its return leg to China. Air China operate a fleet of twenty Boeing 777-300ERs in their fleet, supplemented by ten Boeing 777-200ERs - forming part of the backbone of the long … [Read more...]
Ryanair to sell its stake in Aer Lingus to IAG
The ballad of the sale of Aer Lingus continues, with Ryanair to sell its stake to International Airlines Group. Ryanair currently hold 29.8% of its competitor Aer Lingus. Aer Lingus Airbus A330 taxing at Chicago O'Hare, Image - Economy Class and Beyond The action by Ryanair will allow International Airlines Group (owner of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling) to … [Read more...]
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