Its been bubbling along quietly the past few days, but it seems Ryanair is going to do something it said it would never do - and that's open a base at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 taxing at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. This will be Ryanair's 85th base in Europe. The airline is planning the following operations for Summer … [Read more...]
British Airways takes the fight to Norweigan – launches Oakland route
It seems British Airways is finally waking up to the growing threat out of its Gatwick hub (long over-ignored) with the announcement of a new route between London Gatwick and Oakland in California. Three Class British Airways Boeing 777-200ER at Denver - Image, Economy Class and Beyond British Airways will be operating this route 4 times a week in the initial … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: American Airlines 710 Chicago to Dublin
We've had some snapshots of the outbound flights, some hotels. It's now time to look at the inbound flights, and American Airlines 710 between Chicago and Dublin Boarding Boarding was from the far end of the K gates at Chicago O'Hare International. It didn't help the lounge called for the flight... at the final call. I love O'Hare. The Plane It's an Airbus A330-200 - the … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Time for another hotel snapshot - this time looking at one of the properties I end up most in the USA - The Hyatt Regency O'Hare. Location The hotel is in Rosemont, near O'Hare International Airport, next to a conference centre and Rosemont CTA station. The Hotel The hotel is split into a main block, a conference area on the ground floor, the International level and … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 737
It's Sunday, and it's time for some more airplane art. This week, Lufthansa withdrew its last Boeing 737 from front-line service as it said farewell to the type. Boeing 737-500 at Frankfurt-am-Main. Lufthansa Boeing 737-300 at Zürich Lufthansa Boeing 737-500 at Frankfurt-am-Main Lufthansa has operated the Boeing 737 type in some form since its … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: Radisson O’Hare
Time for another snapshot - this time - we're going to look at hotels. First up, the Radisson O'Hare near Chicago O'Hare airport. Location The Radisson O'Hare is in Des Paines - around 10 minutes by cab or shuttle bus from O'Hare International airport (depending on traffic). It's near the All-State Arena, and a massive Target. The Building It's a low-rise two-floor … [Read more...]
SNAPSHOT: Iberia 6725 Madrid to Chicago
Time for another Snapshot - this time looking how Iberia does long haul service. This time, we're going from Madrid to Chicago aboard Iberia 6725. Boarding Boarding was from the RSU section of Terminal 4S at Madrid Airport. By the time I had arrived, boarding was in full swing with Group 2 about to board. I slipped into the priory queue... to be greeted with a queue to get on … [Read more...]
British Airways Premium Sale (First and Club World) in progress!
It's that time of year where British Airways is wanting to tempt you to board its planes - with the launch of a Premium sale. British Airways Airbus A380 being towed at London Heathrow Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The Premium sale in this case covers Club World and FIRST cabins. So - what's on offer? This is a list of destinations and prices as of … [Read more...]
Snapshot: BA458 London to Madrid
Time for a new series of Snapshots, providing you a quick look into a recent trip I've done. In case you've forgotten how trip reports work on Economy Class and Beyond: Snapshots - They provide a quick look at a travel event (be it a flight or hotel) with a little commentary Trip reports - Provide the full in-depth trip details, with commentary and humor. So first … [Read more...]
Qantas gets a new ‘roo
It seems the Qantas have spent time with my friends at the Strategy Boutique -and have a new logo typeface... and more importantly - a new Flying Kangaroo. Qantas Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner in the new livery - Image, Qantas. The new 'roo and typefaces will feature primarily on the new deliveries of Boeing 787-9 aircraft due to join the Qantas fleet next year. However, the … [Read more...]
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