It's time to stow your luggage in the overhead bin, stow your tray table, and bring your seat into the upright position as we go to this weeks safety video. This week - a bit of a classic (and one I certainly remember aboard my flights), is the Thai Airways safety video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKyMZPC_KpY Why is it a classic? Its got the works - captain … [Read more...]
I booked Ryanair… and I’m fine with that now.
I admit it. I avoid Low Cost Carriers like the plague normally (but then, what airline doesn't play the low cost carrier game these days by offering optional "extras" and creature comforts these days), but there are times when you have to bite the bullet and say "what the heck". I need to get to Dublin in early January for a reason that will come clear (If you were at FTU … [Read more...]
Don’t forget to enter my IHG Points giveaway!
Editors note: I'm a little light today as I'm mainly dealing with the real world at the moment. Nothing like the joy of meetings and deadlines to focus the mind elsewhere. On Tuesday, I let rip one of my bigger giveaways - the offer of 5,000 IHG Rewards Points for entering my birthday draw... I'm amazed at the comments that have piled in, with 140 of you vying for … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic to double its planned operations to Atlanta
Virgin Atlantic is appearing to double its operations between London Heathrow and Atlanta, with two services a day to operate between Virgin Atlantic's UK hub in London and the Delta fortress in Atlanta. Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-300 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The timings for this service are below: London Heathrow to Atlanta VS103 … [Read more...]
Emirates to add an extra service to Barcelona
Emirates are increasing their capacity between Dubai and the Spanish city of Barcelona, with the addition of a second service a day between the two cities. Currently, Emirates operate an A380 on this route. This will be augmented by the addition of a smaller aircraft - a Boeing 777-200LR Emirates Boeing 777-300ER arriving at Birmingham Airport - Image, Economy Class and … [Read more...]
Win 5000 IHG Rewards Club Points with Economy Class and Beyond!
DRAW CLOSED - ANNOUNCEMENT DUE SOON! So today, I've done another lap on the sun and I add another year to the odometer, making me illegible for more surveys, another year closer to my pension and ready to watch my miles/avios/points depreciate even further. In other words, I'm another year older today. Whoopee Doo. And whilst I love to receive presents (who doesn't?), … [Read more...]
EVA Air adds Houston Intercontinental to its network
The airline of Hello Kitty is to add a new US Destination, with the city of Houston to gain a service between Taipei Taoyuan and Houston Intercontinental from June 2015. EVA Air Boeing 777 preparing for pushback at Toronto Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The flight will operate 3 a week initially, before going four times a week from 7th July. The initial … [Read more...]
Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam – An (un)expected layover at Frankfurt
An (un)expected layover at Frankfurt Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam Would I like to speak at FTU? Umm. Yes! To the airport, LH953 Birmingham to Frankfurt An (un)expected extended layover (This section) LH996 Frankfurt to Birmingham (Business Class) The Park Inn Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Speaking at FTU Amsterdam LH997 Amsterdam … [Read more...]
Last Week on Economy Class and Beyond
So what's been up on Economy Class and Beyond last week? In Passenger Experience news, Oneworld offers additional luggage to its elites In Taxes, UK Air Passenger Duty to be cut for Under 12s and Under 16s in 2015/2016. For airline fleets, both Azul and Finnair have turned to Airbus for expansion needs. For those of you who need a bargain getaway in Business … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Qantas Airbus A380 “Nancy Bird Walton”
It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Qantas Airbus A380 - the first one delivered to their fleet - Nancy Bird Walton at London Heathrow Airport. This A380 was first of the fleet delivered to Qantas and named after one of the pioneers of Australian aviation - Nancy Bird Walton. This aircraft has had an interesting life, mainly it … [Read more...]
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