Economy Class & Beyond

MH370: Oil Slicks Found

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As you're probably aware Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 lost contact during its flight between Kuala Lumpur International and Beijing Capital Airport. The plane - a Boeing 777-200 (registration (9M-MRO) had with 227 passengers and 12 crew aboard. Last contact with the aircraft was about 120 mile northeast of Kota Bharu (Malaysia), over the Gulf of Thailand, with contact … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines MH370 – contact lost (UPDATE 6)

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In worrying news, Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has been reported that it has lost contact with air traffic control. The flight departed KLIA at 00:41, with contact lost at 02.40 - operated by a Boeing 777-200. 239 souls were aboard the plane at the time of loss, reports beginning to indicate that a hull loss of the aircraft is unconfirmed, with the plane crashing 153 miles … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to go for Premium Economy…. Is it the right move?

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Earlier this week, Lufthansa finally rolled out its long-awaited Premium Economy product. As we're all aware, Premium Economy has an important purpose in travel - for those who want a bit more comfort than basic economy class, whilst not wanting to pay (either by their own pockets or corporate departments) for business class Here's the sample pictures: Renderings … [Read more...]

AA87 thoughts

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I actually like doing these little catch up pieces before the main trip report after doing it on the San Francisco one. I think I'll make a habit of it.... So, some brief thoughts on AA87 (London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare) yesterday First up, ground services were a lot more polished than before. Those extra few hours late seemed like everyone was awake... for … [Read more...]

Bombardier CSeries fleet grows to three

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Bombardier have slowly been working on its new CSeries Aircraft, with the test aircraft fleet growing to a total of three aircraft - with FTV3 taking to the skies FTV3 in flight - Image Bombardier Aerospace. FTV3 joins its fellow aircraft - FTV1 and FTV2 in the flight testing programme that has lasted 8 months so far, and has racked up about 100 test hours in total - … [Read more...]

Is Champagne is an appropriate breakfast beverage? Discuss.

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Good morning from the British Airways First Class lounge where I've tucked into breakfast after having the fun of National Express. And yes, they have Taittinger Rose in stock (as well as other things). This leads me onto an important though, that requires debate. And a poll too. Your thoughts in the comments section below. I'll go through them later today :) … [Read more...]

Time for a new adventure

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I'm slowly concluding that my travels aren't trips anymore - they're becoming adventures. Even to familiar places. Good morning from Digbeth Coach station, where I am a full 30 minutes early for my coach to Heathrow. Welcome to the family luggage 3.0 That could had been unproductive time enjoying the warmth of my sofa. As another adventure slowly prepares to … [Read more...]

Qantas hopes for parts of the “Qantas Act” to be repealed

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Qantas as we all know took one hell of a hit this year, with 5,000 jobs on the line and 50 aircraft to be deferred, delayed or withdrawn from their fleet. One of the things Qantas says that is holding it back is the "Qantas Sales Act 1992", that dictates how much foreign investment Qantas can hold (as well as the initial privatisation of Qantas). Specifically, this relates to … [Read more...]

Suitcases and Me. No. Just No. Oh… Fiddlesticks….

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I'll go on record as saying this: I don't like suitcases. Not in the least. No, no, no, and... no. Why? Maybe I've had experiences with bad suitcases before that have made me think twice, but it's more the portability of the things. I'm used to carrying my world on my back - quite literally. Near enough Zero of these bags are now in service :( - Salomon 150 to the … [Read more...]

Air Canada delays 787 operations to Heathrow for a month

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For those of you looking forward to riding aboard Air Canada's brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, there's going to be a bit of a delay. Originally, Dreamliner services were due to commence on the 1st April 2014. This has been now pushed back to 1st May 2014, to operate until 30th June 2014. The revised timetable looks like this: Toronto Pearson to London Heathrow AC868 … [Read more...]