Jealous! Aer Lingus take two plane spotters into Hangar 6
It’s always nice to see some wholesome video content being delivered by airlines. Aer Lingus has just posted…
We all know airlines share award flight availability, but to what extent?
Award flight availability can be a contentious issue among the members of frequent flyer programmes. Certain routes and…
What was it like flying on a Comet 1, the world’s first passenger jet?
The de Havilland Comet 1 was the world’s first passenger airliner powered by jet engines. Four de Havilland…
You do realise it’s uncouth to put your feet up on the bulkhead, right?
You have to feel for the plight of feet. It must be tough for them sitting in business…
Has anyone ever been served a decent tea or coffee on a flight?
Virtually all airlines offer tea or coffee at some point during flight. Usually once the meal service has…
Does anyone remember the popular and reliable Boeing 767?
The Boeing 767 is a widebody twin engine airliner designed in the late 1970s by Boeing in Seattle.…
Inaugurals, Babies, Hijacks, Tragedy: the remarkable story of a Pan Am Boeing 747
The Boeing 747 and Pan American are intrinsically linked, as there would have been no jumbo jet without…
Nice! Dublin Airport preclearance security is no longer required (for some people!)
One of the great things about flying to the United States from Shannon and Dublin in Ireland is…
What ever happened to planes using a spare engine pod?
Imagine you’re an airline and one of your flights has a technical issue with an engine at a…
Oh no! British Airways eliminates Champagne piccolos in Club Europe
Anyone who has regularly read my flight reviews will know I frequently have Champagne piccolos to drink. These…