Good morning from sunny, non rainy Manchester Ringway Airport. Well - it's good now I'm in the airport and safe. Which is how I didn't feel with National Express this morning. They have put this wonderful boast, plastered across the coach station: Well I'm afraid I'm going to knock a dent in it today (and I would love to see the make-up of those numbers from … [Read more...]
Video Saturday – British Airways A319 C Check
A couple of weeks ago, I featured a video with an Emirates A380 going through its C Check - which mainly focused on the cabin being done as well as the engines. This week, we're peering into the British Airways Maintenance workshop, as an Airbus A319-100 goes into the shop for its C check in a time-lapse video - going beyond the cabin and exploring some of the work that goes … [Read more...]
Cabin safety? The crew of LH953 have heard of it.
Good morning from Frankfurt Airport.. Where I'm rather concerned about a major carrier today after the performance they put in. That carrier's in question: Lufthansa. We've all done boarding producers in the past - get on the plane, stow luggage, find seat, and sit in safety for the next few hours. And this is what I was expecting aboard LH953 from Birmingham to … [Read more...]
UK Airport Security stepped up over Electronics
By now, you're all aware that security at some airports on certain routes has been stepped up, with electronic devices being targeted as the next item that could be an unwelcome item in an airport. The UK Government has seemed to settled on its travel advice which states: Make sure your electronic devices are charged before you travel. If your device doesn’t switch on when … [Read more...]
Yes, I’m happy to fly today…
Good afternoon from the American Airlines Flagship lounge where I'm trying not to make any Grey Poupon jokes. Why, Yes I do have Grey Poupon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xomArI4aJ0 More importantly, I'm happy to fly today (and you should be happy to fly to). Firstly, I would direct you to … [Read more...]
Welcome!
Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]