One of those imports that I can take or leave, is the over-promotion of Black Friday in the United Kingdom. The US readers will well be aware of it... but what's going on in the UK? For some of the best deals to watch, HotDeals UK is not a bad place to start. Most of the major retailers are in on the act with Asda, Tesco, Sainsburys are in on the act, with the department … [Read more...]
Jennifer Aniston is afraid of flying.. But British Airways helps…
Fear of flying is a real thing, with some people actually scared of getting on a plane. Even for those of stage and screen. For example, Jennifer Aniston is pretty scared of flying... (from Jimmy Kimbel Live) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZV-irARVTw Jennifer flew British Airways and watched "Flying with Confidence" to boost her flying confidence. Watch the video … [Read more...]
Snapshot: Lufthansa Short Haul
On my way back and forth from FTU Amsterdam (which if you missed, was a great event. Very little credit card selling going on...) I had the... pleasure (is that the right word? It's a word. Close enough in this discussion) of flying Lufthansa and its NEK - (Neue Europa Kabine). NEK seats to the rest of the world are slimline seats So, how is it? The seat is the same … [Read more...]
American fights back… joins in the Philadelphia to London tussle
American Airlines appears to be fighting back after Delta announced their intention to operate a Philadelphia to London Heathrow service... with a second daily service to be operated by the airline. American Airlines Boeing 757-200 taxing at New York JFK Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The flight will be a daytime operation, operating daily on the following … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Extra: NokScoot’s first Boeing 777-200
NokScoot - the new Low Cost Carrier operated as a joint venture between NokAir (partially owned by Thai Airways) and Scoot (a Singapore Airlines subsidiary) have rolled out their first Boeing 777 painted in the combined operation colours... And... well. It has of lots of Scoot's colour scheme, with Nok's painted bird nose cone. The full bird - Image via NokScoot's … [Read more...]
Delta to head from Philadelphia to London…
It seems that there's going to be some competition on London and Philadelphia as a new competitor moves in the route - currently dominated by US Airways/American Airlines and British Airways. And that new carrier... is Delta. A Delta 767-300ER landing at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Delta will operate the route daily from 7th April 2015, based … [Read more...]
Last Week on Economy Plus and Beyond
It's been a bit quiet at Economy Class and Beyond as I've spent the week getting ready and delivering presentations at Frequent Traveler University this weekend... but here's what I've covered this week: In airline news, Etihad got the approval by the European Commission to take over Alitalia. In new purchases, Delta has been busy, and turned to Airbus for its next … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airines Airbus A330-200
It's Sunday again, and it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, sitting in the sun on a Frankfurt morning is an American Airlines Airbus A330-200 awaiting its next duty. Hold it? An American Airlines A330-200? As the merger continues, the new American is painting up its planes into the "new" American Airlines livery. This is but one of … [Read more...]
Public speaking isn’t easy…. the audience makes it easier at FTU AMS…
Good evening from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport where I'm preparing to head home after a long, but fruitful FTU in Amsterdam this year. Please do not throw these at presenters.... Whilst not as big as the American FTU's, there were lots of chances attendees to talk to speakers, speakers to answer questions and for apples, coffee and Heineken. Well, we are in The … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday: All Nippon Airways
It's Saturday again, so please place your luggage in the overhead bin, bring your seat in the upright position, stow your tray table and fasten your keyboard as we go to this week's safety video. Yes, after a short break - Safety Video Saturday is back for a week. This week, we take a look at All Nippon Airways Boeing 777-300 safety video - with more of the Inspiration of … [Read more...]
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