Economy Class & Beyond

Delta vs The Middle East Three: Handbags at dawn

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The continuing war of words (or handbag fight) is in full swing with Delta (and by proxy, Airlines for America), vs Qatar and Emirates (and lets throw Etihad into the mix as well - better known as the Middle East Three). If you're not aware of the fight, check out the words that came out of Delta's CEO - Richard Anderson on Monday Delta, United and American vs Etihad, Qatar … [Read more...]

Low Cost Hotels continue the Free WiFi push – Premier Inn to offer Free WiFi

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The low-cost value end of the market can be cut-throat - with Travelodge and Premier Inn two of the bigger chains fighting it out in the United Kingdom. Premier Inn is making a slightly different play. Whilst Travelodge offers 30 minutes of WiFi free, then £3 of WiFi for 24 hours of access - Premier Inn will be offering a two tier offering of WiFi. The basic offering will … [Read more...]

Kung Hei Fatt Choi!

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Well, the moon as turned another year, and a new lunar year is upon us. I'd therefore like to wish you a Happy New Year Gerard Street - the heart of London's China Town (Taken Wendesday, 18th February - the day before the New Luna Year). For those of you who have travelled far to return home and reunited with families for this important event, I wish you a prosperous … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! Morning Time at 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...]

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...]