We've seen how British Airways treated me aboard BA001 across the pond. How about on the return leg aboard BA002? Well the cabin is nice and dark when you board - in the mood for either a late night snack, or for some passengers, the joy of sleep. Cabin during boarding The cabin is pretty much in darkness with enough light for those who need it. Certainly, the … [Read more...]
Go-arounds – an airline’s way of telling you to wake up….
Good morning from the ground at London City Airport where I've come off my New York JFK to London City shuttle. As usual, the flight was great - except for the landing part. Why? Our little Airbus A318 caught an extra gust of wind this morning, forcing the airplane to go-around. And here's the video … [Read more...]
Analysis- BA001 takes to the skies again – LCY (SNN) JFK
Well after yesterdays launch of the BA ERJ-170's, we now turn to the big launch of the week - the London City (LCY) to New York JFK International (JFK) via Shannon. (SNN). BA has also resurrected the magic flight numbers - BA1, BA2, BA3, and BA4 - last used on it's Concorde flights. Lets try and work out what BA were thinking when this route was dreamed … [Read more...]
