Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane.. ummm p**n? Bloomberg take it to a WHOLE new level.

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In the dim and distant past when my weekly Airplane Art section was known as Airpane p**n (yes, I'm self censoring myself... no, don't look at me like that). And I thought I was doing OK. Then Bloomberg comes out with this (c/o The Huffington Post) Hot 737 on 737 action there! (Even if the "old" United had given up running Classic 737's for a year or so). So … [Read more...]

United Economy Plus on all ex Continental Boeing 757-200’s.

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Good news if you're trapped in a long pencil plane that's going over the pond or going trans-continental. United Airlines have confirmed they have rolled out Economy Plus seating on all it's ex Continental Boeing 757-200's. For those new to United, Economy Plus gives you more legroom in the Economy cabin with varying degrees of space - from a derisory 3" extra on a 747 to … [Read more...]

It’s BACK! Safety Video Saturday – United Airlines 747-400/777-200

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It's Saturday, and it's back - Safety Video Saturday returns for a month or so as I've got some new content. However, to start of with, here's the new United Safety Video for a United 747. My comments are... below.. Right. Now you've watched it, and thinking what I'm thinking... Dear United.  Which focus group let this abomination through? The seems be little … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 757-200

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It's Sunday again so it must be time for some Airplane Art. This week, it's an United Airlines Boeing 757-200 in the "new" colours taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. With the next trip oncomming, I may have more than my fill of 757's soon... More Airplane art of course next week! … [Read more...]

United to launch Manchester (UK) route

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United is beavering away, and has announced the launch of a Manchester <> Washington Dulles Route Subject to approval, the following flights will operate: DEPART MAN 12:00  ARRIVE IAD 15:00 DEPART IAD 22:15 ARRIVE MAN 10:20+1 Operates Daily Commencement: May 2012 (Subject to approval) Equipment Booked: CO 757-200 You'll note the equipment used - a Continental … [Read more...]

Credit Cards in the UK – Airlines

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There is a lot of writing about Credit Cards in the USA with megapoints. However, over on this side of the pond, things are... a little more muted. This is Kevin's guide to Airline Credit Cards for the UK Market I'll attempt to keep this up-to-date, but the market is shifting as one of the major issuer of Credit Cards is up for sale at the moment. This is also the first … [Read more...]