Tag: Airlines
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Like It or Not, In-Flight Mobile Calling is Coming
Fast Track, my favourite travel show on BBC World, had a feature this past week about two companies, AeroMobile and OnAir, set to launch in-flight mobile phone services to European airlines sometime this year. I myself can’t imagine a fate worse than having to endure some asshat in the seat beside me spending a 15-hour…
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Guten Morgen, Frankfurt!
A quick hello from the Senator Lounge in Frankfurt Airport… The last time I was here was in August of 2004 en route to Cape Town, South Africa. I’m once again grateful for the chance to wash away the remnants of my overnight flight from Toronto with a quick shower, and before I board my…
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FlyerTalk Forums Saves Christmas!
You’re looking at a lovely photo of downtown Cairo, Egypt that I found on Flickr… It’s where I’ll be ringing in the New Year, thanks in no small part to the community at FlyerTalk Forums. I’ve been scheming a post-Christmas holiday ever since I got back from New Zealand — I need to top up…
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The Ultimate Seat Sale!
Step right up, one and all… Here’s your chance to be part of aviation history! If you haven’t heard, Singapore Airlines has bagged the maiden voyage of the monstrous Airbus A380, and they’re auctioning the seats on eBay for charity! And the best part is, you don’t have to go alone… This fearless world traveler…
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New Zealand – The Road Home (Day 8)
24 hours ago as of this writing I was enjoying an awesome beachside brunch at The Maranui Café. Not exactly sure what Derek was looking at here… Possibly Fiona’s pin? What separates the Maranui from your typical Queen Street Toronto brunch, you ask? How about this breathaking view from its patio, for starters… Here’s me…
Andrew Currie 