I took my first flight on an Airbus A380 a few weeks ago. It was a Lufthansa operated flight – and a long one – from Johannesburg (JNB) to Frankfurt (FRA). The flight was 5,380 miles long and pretty much goes across the length of the entire continent of Africa, over the Mediterranean and then…
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787-9 in Washington Dulles (IAD)
The new ’stretch’ version of Boeing’s 787 ‘Dreamliner’ (787-9) are now being put into service. I happened to see my first 787-9 at Dulles airport (IAD) last week, operated by Virgin Atlantic. Virgin replaced it’s aging A340 that it used to fly to to Washington Dulles from London Heathrow (LHR). The schedule of operations is:…
BA to start A380 to Washington Dulles
British Airways has been flying 787s to Austin (AUS) and Newark (EWR) for some time now. They have just added Washington Dulles (IAD) to their A380 destinations. The other US city to get the BA A380 is Los Angeles (LAX). IAD already has a A380. Air France has a flight in place. I fly a…
Pictures: BA’s big birds
One of the advantages of passing thru Heathrow airport (LHR) in London is the chance to see some of British Airways big planes. Somehow I love the livery. I my opinion, the planes look bigger, but I am sure that just me… Here are some pictures I look on my last trip thru Heathrow. A…
Planespotting: Big Birds at BKK (Bangkok) airport
Here are some picture of wide body jets I took while passing thru Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi airport (BKK) last month. More pictures coming soon. THAI International 747 being towed. Oman Air A330. Swiss A340, with it’s four jets. El Al 747. British Airways 747 at a gate. Orient Thai – never heard of this airline before.…
Planespotting at Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok Airport (HKG)
Earlier this month I passed thru the beautiful Chek Lap Kok Airport at Hong Kong. This was my first time in Hong Kong and that too I was just passing thru, changing flights from my extra-long Chicago (ORD) – Hong Kong (HKG) to a Hong Kong – Jakarta, Indonesia (CGK) flight. The airport right off…
The Massive A380s
The most recognizable of all commercial aircraft at one time was the Boeing 747. With its four jets and partial second deck, it was unique and more importantly, it rules the skies as the ‘jumbo-jet’, the largest passenger plane in the sky for decades. The A380 has recently become just as recognizable. Also with…
Is flying getting worse and better?
I just read this excellent interview of Mark Gerhick, former chief counsel of the FAA about a book he wrote: ‘Full Upright And Locked Position‘ (I have not read the book. The full interview (on NPR) can be found here in both written and audio form. Here are some key points he makes: Traveling in…
Big Birds – Wide Body Aircraft!
I love taking pictures of and flying in wide body aircraft. Sure beats an ERJ anyday! From a travel perspective, it’s all about comfort. The bigger planes are mode spacious, have higher ceilings, larger bins and in upper class, flat seats. Some narrow body aircraft do too, but they are few and far apart. As…
Pictures from the Swiss Business Lounge, Zurich
Join more than 6,000 followers we have on Twitter and Facebook and get regular updates on Airline Miles, the Airline Industry and other travel related stuff. I had a long stopover in Zurich a few weeks ago. It is a nice airport. The Swiss Business lounge was a great experience and helped the 6+ hours…
