Economy Class & Beyond

News Roundup – Jetting in to Trouble, Air Nugini (who?)

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If this isn't shown as updated, I apologise - I'm actually taking some of my own advice for once and upping sticks and going travelling thanks to the BA Ashes Sale. I'll try and keep it up to date until Thursday - after that point my internet connectivity will be limited.  Full normal service resumed by Friday 6th! Jet Troubles - Strikes on the way Alas, Jet Airways of … [Read more...]

Hello from BKK

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Yup - made it to BKK ok and have survived duty free and the endless (but polite) security checks. Next stop: SYD.... updates as they come! … [Read more...]

Hello from Heathrow!

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Sorry if this is a bit basic - I'm blaming blogger. Well the adventure has begun... What will follow? Bad trains? Annoying Londoners? Me drinking coffee and watching planes take off? More to come... … [Read more...]

A warm welcome – but I still hate packing

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Greetings to those in my office who are reading this if you read to the bottom of my byebye email!   For those of you who are joining Ghettoife.com the first time, or are semi regular readers of this blog - it's time for the Sydney run! Update from the flat - Yes - I've almost packed now... next stop is the train ... (although packing is STILL a royal pain!) Updates will … [Read more...]

E-Smoking is bad for a MD-11s Health.

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So in early August, a FedEx MD-11 had to make an emergency landing at Miniapolis St Pauls on 14th with an onboard fire. (Yes they're DC-10's.. but close enough....) Now whilst concerning itself, the cargo that was on fire was - electronic cigarettes (as sold in various pubs and certain Low Cost Irish Big Mouth Carriers) Made up mostly untested chemicals, nicotine and … [Read more...]

Ein Bier bitte von Lufthansa!…

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It seems Lufthansa has caught something from the basketcase airlines it's been buying. Specificity it's gone all Munich Beer Festival on us. So it's decided to go traditional on outfits. Oh I can't resist it.... words escape me... Image - Deutsche Lufthansa AG Press release: … [Read more...]

World Traveller Plus – We know you’re weak…

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Well there has been a box nagging at me on the BA Manage My Booking page that said in so many words "You're weak and feeble. You won't be able to stomach 24 hours in steerage. Upgrade to World Traveller Plus.. One hit at £125..." Sigh. I am weak and  feeble. I ponied up my £125 and instead of sitting in steerage, I'm now sitting in steerage plus... which is nice. The … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – SouthWest 737-700

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It's that time of the week again - Airplane p0rn.  To celebrate the mass rollout of WiFi on SouthWest, it's got to be a classic Canyon Blue SouthWest 737-700 at Philadelphia International Airport (Unit N268WN) Might be more next week - might not... depends on the travels.... … [Read more...]

Credit Cards and Miles – The view from the UK

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Whilst there are bountiful offers in the USA for Credit Cards and Current Accounts that give you 25,000 miles on signup, the picture is a little different over here, as in most current accounts tend to be service driven, with the user paying for extra services to be bundled into the account. However, there is a veritable feast of miles for grabs out there in case you're on … [Read more...]

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