Economy Class & Beyond

UK issues new passport guidelines for Israel – a few tips you need to do for yourself

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With the recent unpleasantness that has ended with a Israeli diplomat from the UK, it serves as a reminder to look after your passport a bit more.The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated their advice regarding travel to the region:Quote:UK passport holders should be aware of a recent Serious Organised Crime Agency investigation into the misuse of UK passports in the … [Read more...]

So who has been helping BA out? Step forward… umm.. Ryanair???

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Sometimes airlines do see eye-to-eye.To bring in capacity over the weekend since the first BA strike, British Airways turned to Ryanair of all companies to provide capacity. And for once they were happy to help out! Over the strike period, 24 flights a day (72 in total) were operated by Ryanair from London Gatwick.The Odious Little Man, normally quick to snipe at anyone … [Read more...]

Trip Report: Long way home – The Spring Commute with United and Continetal

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Long Way Home - The Spring Commute (LHR-IAD-ORD-CMH-IAD-EWR-LHR) Yet another Y Class spectacular with United and Continental. ----- Well after FAR too long on the ground, I'm up in the air at long last (but not as good looking as George Clooney alas). For those who aren't familiar with my trip reports, this is my Spring "audit" of the state of travel in Economy on a … [Read more...]

Trip pictures are uploaded…. Trip report on the way…

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My trip pictures are now uploaded onto the Photoblog service.For those of you who can't be tiddled with going all the way to the left hand side of the screen, here's a list of the photos.LoungesLHR-IADIAD-ORDThe Hyatt O'HareThe B-C Connector at ORDORD-CMHCMH-IADIAD-EWREWREWR-LHRThe important bit - the trip report is pretty much complete - I'm completing my last rants … [Read more...]

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...]