Aer Lingus offer a business class service on their transatlantic routes. In common with a lot of other airlines they’re upgrading their offering. The company is emphasising upgraded seating – a 6.5 foot lie-flat (why are they using feet??), upgraded in seat entertainment and they’re also offering a “dine before you fly” for flights out of […]
Air France Offering Flying Blue Boost
Air France are offering Flying Blue members a special bonus. If you book a flight from Dublin to Paris between July 10th and August 10th you can get 5000 bonus air miles. This is an interesting and attractive deal. The 5 thousand bonus airmiles would be welcomed by most fliers. But the fact that they’re […]
Citizen M Opens At Charles De Gaulle
Citizen M are opening their latest property tomorrow at Paris Charles de Gaulle. The chain recently opened a hotel in New York’s Time Square. What makes Citizen M different? The hotels are all ultra-modern and quirky. While many hotels have embraced new technologies to a greater or lesser degree, Citizen M have gone “all in” […]
QuickPark Offering Discounts
Quickpark are offering discounted rates on parking at Dublin airport this summer. If you book 15 days the rate can be as low as €3 / day Full details on their site
Aer Lingus Cabin Crew To Strike May 30th
Aer Lingus’ cabin crew have threatened industrial action for May 30th. It looks like the strike will go ahead and the company is working on mitigating the strike action’s impact on their customers: Dear Customers, Aer Lingus, on 13 May, received notification from IMPACT, the trade union representing the majority of our Cabin Crew, that […]
Etihad Take Luxury To New Level
Etihad has announced its new “residence” for the ultimate luxury experience. The new cabin for the discerning, and extremely wealthy, flier features a three room private space for each passenger (or couple). The three rooms include a living room, double bedroom and ensuite shower. The new cabin has been getting a lot of media attention […]
Flight Safety Drill Doesn’t Have to Be Boring
If you fly a lot then you probably ignore the safety video or demonstration on most flights. You might not admit it, but once you’ve seen the demonstration a few times you know it’s not going to change .. But one flight attendant on a South West flight did her best to make it that […]
Dublin Airport Reports Traffic Up
Dublin airport’s traffic is growing. Figures released this week show that the airport has seen a year on year increase of 2.5%, with exceptional growth being reported on some routes to and from the UK: Manchester – Dublin up 30% Edinburgh – Dublin up 23% Dublin – Birmingham up 20% London/Stansted – Dublin up 18% […]