Economy Class & Beyond

Cheap Train Tickets? Still possible the day before

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Good afternoon from somewhere in the United Kingdom. Where, I'm not sure as I'm typing on move. Well I know I left Birmingham on the way to London - that much I do I know. The rest is a blur. Much like my life is at the moment. I'm on a train to London on what are pretty much last minute tickets. And as usual - between Birmingham and London, there's a variety of … [Read more...]

Delta CEO whines about Middle Eastern Carriers, makes crass comments

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So, I think we're all aware of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson - performance/whine on CNN's Quest Means Business. If you you're not, head to CNN's site to see this car crash of an interview. And if not, watch it first. Seriously. Delta's CEO is referring to Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad - all of which Where are US Carriers (as well as other carriers) going … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! Travelodge, London City Airport

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Book it Danno! Travelodge, London City Airport Index: A Rock, A Hard Place and Tier Points To Birmingham Airport, Ryanair FR693 Birmingham to Dublin A morning around Dublin Dublin Airport, BA4467 Dublin Airport to London City Airport Travelodge, London City Airport A Morning at London City Airport British Airways BA001 London City Airport - Shannon, … [Read more...]

Emirates to add an A380 on the Dubai – Milan Malpensa – JFK service

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It seems that Emirates is adding more capacity on its Dubai - Milan Malpensa - New York JFK service, with the airline adding an Airbus A380 on this route. Emirates Airbus A380 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The double-deckered Airbus A380 will operate on EK205/206 flight pair, replacing the Boeing 777-300ER that is currently used between Dubai, Milan and New York. The … [Read more...]

Complaining, EC261 and that Hawaii Tier Point Run…

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Whilst the main trip report is still in progress (which this week - will feature BA1 across the pond), there is a thing I need to talk about in regards to the Hawaii Tier Point run. And that's about the joy of complaining. Let me be blunt - those who followed me know of the downgrade I had by US Airways (as they managed to sell/upgrade someone in the time it took BA to notify … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week during a cold morning is a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340-600 taxing around its home base at London Heathrow Airport as it prepares for its next journey somewhere across the world. Virgin Atlantic operate a fleet of 13 of these super-long quad-jet aircraft, which operate across the network the … [Read more...]

Things not to do on a plane continued: Do a Rambo impression

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As demonstrated on this Ryanair flight between Riga in Latvia and Dublin Ireland trying Rambo out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phzGLI7GvuU Video - Gints Akmentins/Youtube. The drunk passenger took off his shirt, and started his best Rambo impression by punching the walls. Not a very safe thing to do in any circumstance - least of all in the air. The plane … [Read more...]

Uber comes to Birmingham

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Uber has launched services in my local city - Birmingham with a fanfare. The "Shared Ride" company will be going up against the Black Cabs and Private Hire cars that currently operate in the city. Prices seem "reasonable", with Uber quoting the following: Birmingham New Street Station to Selly Oak – £5-7 The Bullring to Edgbaston – £4-6 City Centre to Birmingham Airport … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! A morning and a bit walk around Dublin

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Book it Danno! A morning and a bit walk around Dublin Index: A Rock, A Hard Place and Tier Points To Birmingham Airport, Ryanair FR693 Birmingham to Dublin A morning around Dublin Dublin Airport, BA4467 Dublin Airport to London City Airport Travelodge, London City Airport London City Airport British Airways BA001 London City Airport - Shannon, Shannon to … [Read more...]