Economy Class & Beyond

BA Strike: It’s on

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I've held back from posting this until pretty much the last minute in case the strike was called off.Alas, all the negotiation has been for nothing, and the BA/Unite strike is going ahead.You can keep abreast of cancelations and all the shenanigans at http://www.britishairways.com/travel/strike-ballot/public/en_gb?refevent=HOME_URGENT_CENTRE BA Expect to run a 60% service, with … [Read more...]

Grr… Slow luggage delivery….

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Well after being delayed the best part if an hour, and luggage delivery taking it's own sweet time (priority baggage my backside). I missed my coach back. So hello from Heathrow Central Bus Station!- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - apologies for the spelling! … [Read more...]

Now at Newark…

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And that sets the record of "Worst Flight Ever".Not for the amount of time of the flight, the tightness of the seat or the lack of overhead space.Nope.  It was the 2 hour on the ground wait to get going.More later .... once I've refilled on vodka and diet coke.... … [Read more...]

Hello from Port Columbus…

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... and this joint hasn't changed an iota in 2 years.Next stop is Washington Dulles - If 1) I can get aboard and 2) America's finest representatives (the TSA) aren't in an arsey mood.Hint: there's a dog and handlers at the gate... … [Read more...]

Greetings from the Wood Panelled Hell…

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More commonly known as the C17 United Red Carpet Lounge at ORD.Apparently I'm taking the scenice route home according to the check-in agent.If they define ORD-CHM-IAD-EWR-LHR "scenic" then yes... although I prefer to call it "The Long Way Home..." More from Port Columbus Later... … [Read more...]

Almost time to hit the road again.

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Well, all is almost done. Time to hit the road and the Eastern Seaboard, before heading back to the UK.And conditions for New York Today?Data: The Weather Channel - Apple desktop Widget. Oh Bugger.More from O'Hare, Port Columbus, Dulles and probably Newark later on.... … [Read more...]