Economy Class & Beyond

And… pause as we hit the FlAAgship Lounge

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Heathrow is proving to be its wonderful self, with people half asleep, forgetting about liquid rules and it.. well.. generally being Heathrow. Meanwhile, the coach took every diversion but which today - including calls at Coventry too - they seemed to do a good business this morning. The more things change as they say. Good morning from a late opening FlAAgship … [Read more...]

Good morning from Digbeth coach station

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Well once again, I'm on the move, as Tiers and Dreams takes shape. After surviving the local taxi firm again (speed limits appear to be an advisory, rather than the law) , it's time to make my way to Heathrow... In the usual 2:45 fashion (that is if the coach driver can get their backside into gear. Each journey commences with a small step. This is no … [Read more...]

Making Brussels Intresting – Magical?

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Making Brussels Interesting – with TravelMagic and Brussels Airlines Back to Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines Lounge Travel? TravelMagic! Saturday Morning fun and games SN2050 Birmingham Airport to Brussels National Airport TravelMagic overview The Pantone Hotel A Day in Brussels Back to Brussels Airport, Brussels Airlines Lounge SN2047 … [Read more...]

Storing those photographic memories…

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As a lot of you know, I more than fiddle with a camera in my spare time. However, there comes a time when I have to start pruning the photo collections. Why you may ask? I've recently switched to a Canon 6D, and the file sizes are... well... enormous.  I shoot Camera RAW files (as well as a lot on the iPhone), and here are the output files of a simple file (ISO … [Read more...]

Airlpane Art – Air India Boeing 787

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on final approach (and in landing configuration) for London Heathrow airport. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with … [Read more...]

Alitalia lives to fight another day

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In a scene reminiscent of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, it appears Alitalia lives to fight yet another day (Might not be safe for work - has potty language in the last few seconds... but then it's Monty Python). It seems the airline's management has managed to raise €500millon euro rescue package, split down the following: Shareholders will contribute … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Royal Jordan

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It's Saturday, so it's time to play your luggage in the overhead bin, place your seat in the upright position and ensure your tray table is stowed as we go to this weeks safety video. Earlier, this week - we has the ever innovative Air New Zealand get Betty White to show you their safety. Our regular slot goes to Royal Jordan who go for something... well... a bit more … [Read more...]

Germanwings continues Dusseldorf Transfer from Lufthansa

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From the 30th March 2014, Lufthansa's transformation plan to make its European service will hit Dusseldorf with a bang, as 243 flights over 31 routes will switch from Lufthansa Mainline/Lufthansa Regional to Germanwings. The full list of routes is at http://airlineroute.net/2013/10/11/lh4u-dus-s14/, with services being operated by a mixture of Airbus A319s, A320s and … [Read more...]

Lufthansa offers £15 vouchers for sharing your “Royal” Name

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Lufthansa is giving away more £15 vouchers. This time you, have to share your "Royal" name with the airline to get a voucher. Go to https://promotion.lufthansa.com/royal_baby/ gets you the usual discount form: As tenuously linked promotions go, this stretches it, but should be useful for those who need £15 off a Lufthansa flight..... Want to keep up with me … [Read more...]