Economy Class & Beyond

YYZ2: a bit delayed, but time for the off…

16/09/2011 by Kevincm

Well. After that little drama, world+dog is boarding It's times like this I'm glad I have Star Gold.. Next post if all goes to plan... Is Toronto... Toodle Pip! … [Read more...]

YYZ2: Hello from the London Lounge

16/09/2011 by Kevincm

And transit through LHR T1 to T3 hard? Pah. Done, dusted and through security in 15 minutes, with a 2 minute queue to be scanned. Quick review on an Avro with Brussels Airlines in Economy. If I slept through it, I consider the seats must be comfy. And I did. Could be delayed out to a medical emergency - not so good at all. That and it's a packed flight And I've just … [Read more...]

YYZ2: Good morning from Brussels Airport

16/09/2011 by Kevincm

Good morning kind reader whilst I'm trying to get to grips with an AZERTY keyboard. Updates on the run so far: - Eurolines: Economy seat pitch. Could had been worse. Put it like this - spending time in Economy prepares you for the full on - P&O; Ferries cross channel run - Exactly how I remember it from the past. With all the drunk antics to boot - SNCB - They've … [Read more...]

YYZ2: at the docks – last post for a bit.

15/09/2011 by Kevincm

As I'm heading over the water and data eaters are... Stupid, this the last post till I hit BRU See you on the other side! … [Read more...]

YYZ2: Welcome to Dover

15/09/2011 by Kevincm

And hello from the ferry terminal. At the frontier … [Read more...]

YYZ2: It seems that Victoria Coach station maintains 2 important traditions….

15/09/2011 by Kevincm

And those are: Not opening check in on time and Everyone enjoys queuing And no frequent flyers - there's no priority lane... … [Read more...]

YYZ2: let the multi-modal mayham begin….

15/09/2011 by Kevincm

Greetings from... Well what could be level 1 of Dante's inferno... Or to Joe public - Victoria Coach station. And of course, check-in isn't open yet.... More later as this trip kicks into second gear.... … [Read more...]

YYZ2: The trip commences….

15/09/2011 by Kevincm

And greetings from Trafalgar Square As you can guess, minimal aviation news for the next few days as I'm making my own content for once. First subreview bit: The Chiltern Mainline upgrade... It's fast... And a very valid choice for those of you travelling from London to Birmingham and vice versa. With currency obtained for this trip, it's now a 4 hour wait for the … [Read more...]

FR: Want to avoid paying a booking fee? Use it’s own Prepaid Creditcard.

14/09/2011 by Kevincm

Once again, Ryanair is at it again when it comes to milking money out of the consumer. Whilst the Office of Fair Trading and Which? are keeping pressures on the anti-competitive use of Debit cards and charges, Ryanair comes along to boss around by changing the terms of it's payment. At the moment, to pay any Ryanair fare you're charged the privilege of £6 per leg … [Read more...]

Trying to find the perfect backpack….

14/09/2011 by Kevincm

Baggage - like a lot of things is a very personal taste. Now those who regularly tune into GhettoIFE for my Trip Reports will notice that I have a small thing for rucksacks verses other forms of luggage (namely roll-aboard luggage) Now my reasons are simple - I tend to take a lot of public transport anywhere when I travel, so I like to "blend in" as much as possible. And … [Read more...]