Last week I wrote about my experience on this route when Ethiopian used their B-787 Dreamliner. I had to take the route about two weeks later, was disappointed that they had switched the flight to a 777. Ethiopian operate a B-777 with a 2-3-2 config in business class (except in Row 1 when it is…
Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg
It is quite a long time since I was in South Africa and I had a short one night stay at the Hyatt Regency recently. Although the Gautrain from the airport runs to the station nearby, when I got to the changeover point there was a 23 minute wait, so I hopped a cab and…
OneWorld Lounge, Zurich Airport
I was travelling back recently from Zurich with British Airways and so got to use the OneWorld lounge at Zurich. At an airport dominated by Swiss, a Star Alliance member, it was interesting to see OneWorld. Oddly the OneWorld and Skyteam lounges share a common entry point and kitchens, but operate through different doors. The…
At last! Hyatt Place coming to London Heathrow
Last week Hyatt issued a Press Release indicating that they are planning a Hyatt Place property close to Heathrow Airport. Due to open in Spring 2015, it joins the newly opened Hyatt Place at Schipol and the planned Hyatt Place Zurich Airport for the Hyatt Place brand in Europe. The release indicates that it is…
‘Business or Pleasure?’ – The answer can mean a 5% higher hotel bill in Berlin
Berlin has introduced a new Hotel Tax of 5%, aimed at tourists. Checking in to a hotel last night I was asked this question, but luckily had seen the poster about the new tax. Answering ‘Business’ solicits are form you have to fill in with details of your employer, but it does save the 5%…
Chance to win an Ethiopian Airlines Amenity Kit
I have two Ethiopian Airlines to give away – a yellow one and a lime one. If you would like to win one, just post your contact details in the comments, and the colour you would prefer. Have a good weekend.
Ethiopian Airlines – Addis Ababa to Seychelles – B737 – Cloud 9
My connecting flight was at a remote stand so we had to be bussed and then walk up the steps to the plane. The Cloud 9 seats were 2-2 at the front of the cabin and whilst not in anywhere lie-flat they were comfortable and had decent leg room. The seat controls reminded me of…
Ethiopian Airlines Cloud 9 lounge at Addis Ababa
I was connecting in Addis from Frankfurt to the Seychelles recently and so had a chance to enjoy the Ethiopian Airlines lounge. After exiting the aircraft, there is a staircase leading from arrivals to departures for connecting passengers. The staircase comes out right in front of the lounge. However, once you show them a Business…
Ethiopian Airlines – FRA-ADD – B787 Dreamliner – Cloud 9 (Business Class)
On my recent trip to the Seychelles I used an award ticket to fly from Dublin, via Frankfurt and Addis Ababa and on to the Seychelles. I saw my B787 arrive at Frankfurt whilst still daylight, on its inbound flight from Addis Ababa. Arriving at the gate, along a passage, down some stairs and through…
Lufthansa, European Business Class, Dublin to Frankfurt
I recently had to fly from Dublin to Frankfurt on Lufthansa, using an award ticket from United, in Business. Lufthansa use a shared lounge at Terminal 1 at DUB. My shuttle from the Hilton dropped me at the end of Terminal 2 as otherwise it is a long walk in the rain from the drop-off…
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