Economy Class & Beyond

Saturday Alternative: How do you build an Airplane engine?

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In light of the tragic crash in Moscow Vnukovo Airport today of a Redwings TU-204 with the loss of four people, I'm not putting up a safety video today. Instead, I'm going to put something else up which might be interesting to a few of the readers here which on the BBC earlier this year - How to build a Jumbo Jet Engine*, which takes you behind the scenes at Rolls Royce … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios! Zurich Rush, LX424 Zurich to Birmingham

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Rushing around Zurich, and LX424 Zürich Airport - Birmingham Airport Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios! BA484 London Heathrow to Barcelona

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways British Airways T5 First Class Lounge, BA484 London Heathrow – Barcelona El Prat Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios! BA026 – Hong Kong to London

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways BA26 Hong Kong International Airport - London Heathrow T5 Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios: Lounging around Hong Kong Airport

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Lounging Around Hong Kong International Airport Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, Senator … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from GhettoIFE

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Well, it's Christmas day here, and at this point, I'd like to wish all my readers a very happy Christmas Day. Where-ever you are in the world, I hope you are spending this period with the ones you love. --- Speaking of Christmas, all I expect out of most airlines are either 1) an eCard or 2) Christmas sales notifications. One airline however stood out by sending a … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios: Images of A Fragrant Harbour

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Images of a Fragrant Harbour Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, Senator Lounge LX1952 Barcelona … [Read more...]

Little reminder: Time to get those Diamond Club Miles converted…

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If you haven't have done already, and you're outside the United Kingdom, it is coming to the last gasps of BMI Diamond Club, and you should be getting your Diamond Club Miles converted to Avois by 31st December. It is easy enough to do, takes 5 minutes tops.  I've published a little guide how to transfer your Diamond Club miles to Avois. Just ensure that all your details … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific A330

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, it's at Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 loading and preparing for its next flight at Hong Kong 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! … [Read more...]