Continuing the theme of winglets on planes - or as Airbus calls them "Sharklets", EVA Air becomes the second operator to operate the Airbus A321 (the stretched A320) with new Sharklets. EVA Air A321 - Image: Airbus (also wearing testing registration and a German registry...) Those of you who have a keen eye will note this plane is not painted in EVA Air's normal … [Read more...]
BMI Regional to launch Newcastle to Brussels
BMI Regional (the spin-off of the regional operation from the old "BMI") seems to be trying new routes out, with the announcement of a new UK regional route connecting Newcastle-Upon-Tyne to Brussels National Airport. The airline will have a monopoly on the route as the first operator, and will commence services from 3rd March 2014. The service will operate double-daily … [Read more...]
A Dreamliner, a luggage loading truck and a five hour delay…
Good evening from London Heathrow airport... Where I'm writing from as I've just pulled in... A good 5 hours late. data: flightaware Why? A luggage loading truck decided to bang the Dreamliner I was on - resulting in a titanium strip being removed, lots of discussions between London, Toronto and Seattle before the plane was released. So there was nothing that … [Read more...]
Update: bag found, AA split the bags up…
Good evening from Toronto Pearson departures where things have been... A bit fraught. To put it politely. American Airlines didn't help by splitting the bags over two flights. The second bag turning up at Toronto. Still... All is reasonable now. Food, bubbles and a few other bits before a special flight to Heathrow. Why special? One word: Dreamliner More … [Read more...]
And American Airlines now “lose/delay” a bag too…
After busting one of my bags earlier in this trip, it seems American Airlines have now managed to lose a bag too. This picture is upside down. It only shows on bag though (My repairs are holding still - which is nice).... It seems that the bag has been placed on the later flight to Chicago at least. Whilst I could consider abandoning the bag and leaving to the … [Read more...]
Homeward bound part 1
After a not so great weekend and the Hyatt Regency O'Hare (more on that in the trip report... Suffice to say there will be limited nice words in it about that hotel), it's time to turn tail and head for home. So hello from the American Airlines lounge at the far end of G gates.... ( which had been refurbished so it looks a nice lounge now). More from the next … [Read more...]
UK – Lufthansa Credit Card offer 11500 award miles on new applications
In a shock to the senses, Lufthansa and MBNA are offering an updated credit card with a decent sign up offer: Initial sign-up bonus of 1,500 Miles and More Award Miles after first purchase After a £1000 spend within 90 days, 10,000 Miles and More Award Miles You'll need to apply before 15th December 2013 to take advantage of this, and complete the minimum retail … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 737 and 757
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, it's an American Airlines Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 757-200 at Dallas Fort Worth International 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 me at GhettoIFE? … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – American Airlines (2012)
It's Saturday again, so it's time to stow your luggage in the overhead locker (making sure the airline doesn't wreck it), stow your tray table and bring your seat into the upright position as we go to this week's safety video. And because I've had to watch it 3 times week (and 4 manual demonstrations too), one more time won't hurt with American Airlines demonstrating their … [Read more...]
Ventra in Chicago… Hmm… It could work for the visitor…
One of the things that tend to happen when I travel is I get a local transit card. Now, in the past Chicago had a lovely plastic fare card system that made some sense, but this seems to be have swept away with their new ticketing system called "Ventra" Ventra Card - Note the MasterCard Debit Logo too. The idea behind Ventura seems simple, with the option to pay … [Read more...]
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