SkyTeam continues its China expansion apace, with Xiamen Airlines joining the alliance. The airline become the 19th member of SkyTeam. Xiamen Airlines operates over 220 routes from its main hubs in Xiamen, Fuzhou and Hangzhou, covering the China area as well as SouthEast and NorthEast Asia. The airline itself is an all-Boeing shop, operating 86 aircraft - Boeing 737's … [Read more...]
OpenSkies to join oneworld as an affiliate
In the section that is marked "Why did it take so long?" British Airways French Transatlantic unit - OpenSkies is to join oneworld as an affiliate carrier. Oneworld cardholders from other airlines apart from British Airways will be able to earn and redeem miles on BA Openskies services, as well as earning tier points. For those holders with Oneworld Emerald they will also … [Read more...]
Arriving into Hong Kong
Well I've made it to Hong Kong after a bit of a minor delay and after enjoying a free shower that the BA gave me from the condensation built up over my panel. Luggage delivery was slow for Hong Kong, but at least I'm on my way to the hotel .... … [Read more...]
Pre-flight exercise
Well it's been fun at LHR so far. Apart from the lovely glasses of pop I've sunk, it seems the transit system between the terminals is now broken for the next 30 minutes or so. So it's been a nice hike to the C Dock from T5A.... Wonderful. Oh well. Pre flight exercise is good.. I suppose. … [Read more...]
Just to scare one reader…. (and hello from the BA F lounge)
Because I can ;) Barcelona now done and dusted - and now readying for the long leg from LHR. And nice Bolly rose bubbles if I do say so myself. Oh, and the burger is here too... … [Read more...]
Seating – the Swiss way
Compared to The AAmerican way a few weeks away, this is a mite better.... Just a mite mind. … [Read more...]
Queuing for Coffee – The Swiss Way
The Swiss like to queue... Even in Senator lounges. Next stop: Barcelona! … [Read more...]
From a quiet dayroom at Zurich… Shhhhh……
Some of us are trying to sleep.... Although it seems you can get anything from their vending machines - see http://economyclassandbeyond.boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/IMG_7899.jpg for those souls who are mite sensitive (yes, it is safe for work). Goodnight from ZRH. More shenangians in the morning. … [Read more...]
Vodka, Check. Diet Coke, Check. Boarding Pass and Passport… Check!
And good evening from Birmingham Airport, where you join me in the beginnings of my mad last trip of the year. As I'm on a rucksack (and that's about it) and an Avois run after another day of hell in my office, I'm relaxing in the Servisair lounge at Birmingham Airport... which seems to has gone through and Ikea plus makeover. I'll just nurse my drink until my flight … [Read more...]
American Express offers £25 on a £50 spend this weekend in Oxford Street
A lot of frequent flyers end up with an Amex card of some sort in their pocket (me excluded, but that's a personal issue between me and American Express), and occasional, they have reasonable offers. Their new offer focuses on the West End of London shopping Area (where if you're going there in a weekend before Christmas period is a bit mad, but each to their own...) on … [Read more...]
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