A very British afternoon tea served when flying BA from Glasgow to London
British afternoon tea is very popular around the world, with its finger sandwiches, cakes and scones. It’s one…
Umeå? The five SAS flights to keep my status match are taking me there!
I recently had a status match to Scandinavian Airlines approved. Part of the deal is that the EuroBonus…
What’s it like flying British Airways Club Europe from Skiathos to London City?
After a week in sunny Greece, it was time to return home from Skiathos to London City. Online,…
Generous Rex pilot bakes cookies for passengers as the airline is in administration
It’s not often that a pilot bakes cookies for the passengers, but this happened on Australia’s Rex. The…
Isn’t it nice when your status matches are approved?
Last month, I wrote how it was raining status matches that I happened to be eligible for. With…
Was the Stratocruiser Boeing’s most unsafe plane?
The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser entered service with Pan American on 1 April 1949. Innovative for its double-deck configuration,…
What’s it like plane spotting in Skiathos, Europe’s St. Maarten?
Plane spotting is a lot more fun than people give it credit for. Spending an hour or two…
Yuck! An awful omelette for breakfast on British Airways to Skiathos
After a very grey summer in 2023, I booked a week away on Skiathos in Greece for the…
Hotel Review: Courtyard by Marriott London City Airport
I had an early flight out of London City Airport recently, so I needed to overnight after my…
Have you seen this full set of vintage Qantas seat maps from 1986?
When I was a little kid, I was mad for all things that involved planes. My father knew…