Economy Class & Beyond

Trip Pictures

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.... are slowly loading.Keep an eye on the LEFT hand sidebar under My PhotoblogI'll attempt to keep this post updated with the latest changes so you can click them... Part I - LoungesPart II LHR-IADPart III IAD-ORDI'll upload some more in the near future... … [Read more...]

BA Strike – Rebooking Options and Thoughts

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Latest strike news updates at http://www.britishairways.com/travel/strike-ballot/public/en_gb?refevent=HOME_URGENT_CENTREMmost BA Flight have been zeroed out (no seats available) during the strike period (Confirmed through ExpertFlyer). There is the matter that some BA flights may fly during the Industrial Action period by non-union members of staff - expect to see a … [Read more...]

BA Strike Dates Announced.

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It seems BA and Unite just can't agree on much, with Unite announing strike dates.The two most immidenant set of dates are:20th March - 23rd March (3 days)27th March - 30th March (4 days)Unite have said it would not strike over Easter, but action could continue after the 14th AprilBBC News has a full explanation what's going on - I'll have my suggetions on what you should … [Read more...]

Japan opens its 98th National Airport

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This is a fun one dropping in.Japan has opened up another airport - Ibaraki  Airport - about 50 miles from Central Tokyo (so... no worse than Narita then) Of course it's a vastly filled service - with just one service a day schedule from it.  The aim for it is to expand into a LCC Airport.Airports always start off a bit small. Low landing fees and reduced costs might … [Read more...]

Greetings from Chicago!

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Hello from Chicago.Finally.High points: Crew on UA923Bad points: Customs and Borders Patrol at Dulles: 3 people on duty.Getting pulled over for CHOCOLATE.and 20 minutes in the penalty box at Dulles waiting for a slot out of the place.More *much* later. … [Read more...]

Back to the Star Alliance Lounge

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Well sometimes it's good to go back home - least of all for a decent bacon roll first thing in the morning.And Orange Juice.That may or may not contain vodka. (sorry for the bad photo ... Photobooth is REALLY Playing up this morning).More probably after the gate scrum... or probably from Washington or Chicago... … [Read more...]

Greetings from the “Great British Lounge”

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.... Or as a lot of us know it better - the BMI Number 1 lounge. National Express did there job - sort of - and check in was it's wonderful self. More from the Star Alliance lounge in a bit. First I need coffee...- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - apologies for the spelling! … [Read more...]

On the road!

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After a mad dash to the coach station, I am on the road... When it pulls out.What a morning so far - no thanks to my memory cards finding an unintentional new home. Although with two incidents so far - the moat recent departing from Stand 13 at Digbrth.... Next update: LHR....- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - apologies for the spelling! … [Read more...]

The winter of discontent continues – Aer Lingus delays profit announcement on staff rejecting cost cutting

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It seems that EI is in a spot of reconsideration at the moment as its crew have voted against a cost cutting proposals.With the rejection of the cuts, EI will post a trading update instead of profits publishedTo quote EI..."Following the outcome of recent staff ballots it is necessary to revise the provision for restructuring costs and amend the preliminary results … [Read more...]