I've flown MEX - PTY - GIG/GRU - PTY - MEX a few times on CM, and have always had a great experience both in Y and J, with prices being way below non-stop flights from MEX - GIG/GRU. Onboard service is great, and I don't mind spending 7 hours + on a 737; a seat is a seat, and as long as it's comfort...
Jump to postExcellent blast from the past. Thank you! Those were indeed the days.
Jump to postJust another reason to avoid BA. Very sad that it has come to this.
Jump to postInteresting "update" on Baltia Airlines in the Telegraph - apparently they've officially retired their never flown 747, and are now looking for a more modern aircraft! They've never made any revenue in 27 years of existence, and apparently have debts of US$119 million. Yet they're still no...
Jump to postYes it is true, on the luxury long distance buses in Mexico, there are often two toilets, one for each sex. Both at the back of the bus, one on each side. That's OK on a bus, since it actually increases the availability over the normal one toilet, but somehow on a plane it really doesn't work IMO.
Jump to postInterjet is one of Mexico’s largest airlines, operating an extensive domestic network, as well as international flights to the USA, Peru, Guatemala, Cuba, Costa Rica, and Colombia. Formed in 2005, the airline operates a modern fleet of Airbus A320 and Sukhoi Superjet 100s, and is currently in the pr...
Jump to postI use Brussels Airlines quite often, as they normally have good prices between Bristol UK and Budapest (via Brussels of course) which is a route I often travel. I've never bothered to pay extra for J class or try to upgrade using mileage, since on a short trip there seems no point. I've ever been im...
Jump to postI was very impressed at the attempts to get it clean. Some crew wouldn't have gone there, but he certainly did and I thought that was admirable. I agree absolutely, and kudos to him for trying. I was just wondering whether they had the materials etc onboard for what sounds like quite a major cleanu...
Jump to postIt is totally out of control in many airports in the USA, and also in Mexico - Cancun is particularly bad, where things at the airport often cost at least 5 times what they would cost on the street. I think in the UK there is a law preventing that and requiring "street" prices at airport o...
Jump to postEeew. Am I the only one thinking about the potential for major contamination issues here if the crewmember attempted cleanup of the accident and then served lunch? I'm sure he washed his hands thoroughly, but assuming he didn't use a hazmat suit, you have to wonder how much bacteria may have got ont...
Jump to postI always had the idea that SAS long haul was a more 'premium' product, certainly it was the last time I flew transatlantic with them, many years ago. I had no idea they are now charging for all beverages except soft drinks with meals!
Jump to postNice! I've never flown on JetBlue, but would like to, especially in Mint. As you found out, it's often the crew who really make the difference on a flight, and if you have great crew, it elevates the whole experience.
Jump to postba319-131 wrote:We didn't get too many AB long haul reports so this was good to read.
Nice report, looks like a good airline! Very impressive catering for a 90 minute flight in the middle of the afternoon!
Jump to postI have to give credit where credit is due: this flight was 65 minutes long. On flights of 65 minutes in the US, you're not going to get ANY service in "First Class" beyond a drink. And if you're stuck on United Express or equivalent, you're probably going to be given only the choice of ju...
Jump to postVery nice report. I was able to do a CUN - DUS - STN - DUS - CUN trip on AB a couple of years ago with the long hauls in J. I liked the service and the food was excellent. Agree that the lounge in DUS leaves a lot to be desired. I haven't been through Miami in quite a long time; amazing to see that ...
Jump to postThe food and beverage service on the first flight does look shockingly badly presented. I know it's a short flight, but really... A plastic box and plastic drinking glasses? And even coffee served in a plastic glass?
Jump to postVivaAerobus is Mexico’s major ‘low-cost’ airline, part-owned by the founders of Europe’s biggest low-cost airline Ryanair, and IAMSA, Mexico’s largest bus company. Now in their tenth year, the airline operated a fleet of elderly Boeing 737-300 aircraft since they launched. However, in 2014 they star...
Jump to postLooks to be pretty good food and overall not bad. In most aspects seems it exceeded my recent experience in J with British Airways.
Jump to postYup, just follow the money. Or in this case, the lack of money.
Jump to postRe the baggage, Club baggage is (now) 2 bags at 32kilo's. It was 3, but has just reduced (you still get 3 if your a card holder with eligibility thought) Even though it says 23 k, Club and card holders are entitled to 32kilos weight per bag for free. Thanks for that info, I took the baggage allowan...
Jump to postThomas Cook offer flights year-round to CUN from Manchester as well at good rates if that is convenient for you. They also sell Condor tickets in all 3 classes via Frankfurt with LH connections at surprisingly good rates for a full business class. Indeed, I have used the service from MAN to CUN onc...
Jump to postSounds disappointing. I've heard a few times that LGW catering isn't up to LHR standards as well. Oddly enough G-YMMS is a Heathrow aircraft as it's Rolls powered. Read your TCX review a while ago. Comparing them, I think I'd want to save the cash and get a better experience with Thomas Cook! It's ...
Jump to postOverall rating: * * * * According to British Airways’ website, “Club Europe is our feature-packed European business-class service, a perfect combination of efficiency, convenience and comfort.” I traveled from Dublin to London Heathrow on BA 837, onboard aircraft G-EUPN, an Airbus A319. Overall, a n...
Jump to postOverall rating: * * * According to British Airways’ website, “Club World combines premium levels of comfort and service with the freedom and flexibility to make every journey unique and unforgettable.” I traveled from London Gatwick to Cancun on BA 2203; a daytime flight, onboard aircraft G-YMMS, a ...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/KL<acronym title="Aeromexico">AM</acronym>" class="quote" target="_blank">KL<acronym title="Aeromexico">AM</acronym></a> (<a href="#4" class="qu...
Jump to postGreat report! I was due to fly the same route in J last week, but had to change plans at the last minute, so I am still waiting for my first Dreamliner experience. I agree with many of your observations - <acronym title="Aeromexico">AM</acronym>'s ground service and terminal 2 at <acronym title="Mex...
Jump to postI'm at the airport in Mérida, Yucatan and there are 744s of Wamos and Corsair on the ground, looks like they just arrived. Presumably weather diversions from Cancun? I'm impressed, I did not know Mérida could take a loaded 744!
Jump to postI'll be heading from Mérida to Havana on one in September for my first ever Superjet experience. Can't wait!
Jump to postIt was indeed quite windy in Mérida yesterday. No idea if that caused the slide to move, but certainly in my office a few miles from the airport, we had wind issues outside with things blowing along the street. Although... having now read the report on Telesur, the event took place on Sunday, not ye...
Jump to postNice report and excellent food. Especially on the 45 minute hop, quite impressive! <table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/debonair" class="quote" target="_blank">debonair</a> (<a href...
Jump to postMedia in Mexico today is reporting that the pilots are being fired: "The airline hasn’t issued an official statement regarding the incident, but has announced that the two pilots —whose names haven’t been disclosed — would be dismissed today. The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGAC) said las...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PersianGulf93" class="quote" target="_blank">PersianGulf93</a> (<a href="#46" class="quote">Reply 46</a>):<br/><i>Iran is excluded from all Amer...
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Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PersianGulf93" class="quote" target="_blank">PersianGulf93</a> (<a href="#18" class="quote">Reply 18</a>):<br/><i>I live in Iran, buddy. But sin...
Jump to postAccording to <acronym title="Avianca (Colombia)">AV</acronym> Herald, "A passenger tweeted that they unexpectedly landed at del Norte Airport rather than the International Airport, the crew subsequently explained there had been an obstruction of the runway at International Airport forcing them to di...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/Vulindlela" class="quote" target="_blank">Vulindlela</a> (<a href="#32" class="quote">Reply 32</a>):<br/><i>Shouldn't it have been on the Orthod...
Jump to postQuite a few years ago, I flew from <acronym title="London - Gatwick (LGW / EGKK), United Kingdom">LGW</acronym> - <acronym title="Tel Aviv (-Jaffa) - Ben Gurion (Lod) (TLV / LLBG), Israel">TLV</acronym> on <acronym title="British Airways">BA</acronym>. The aircraft was a DC-10 (as I said, quite a fe...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/jeffrey1970" class="quote" target="_blank">jeffrey1970</a> (<a href="#4" class="quote">Reply 4</a>):<br/><i>I enjoyed your pictures.</i></font><...
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Jump to postTo see the photos associated with this report, check my website which is listed in my profile, and you'll find the link. A.net rules prohibit me from posting it here. Introduction After being an “all economy” airline since its inception, Thomas Cook Airlines has been gradually adding a Premium Class...
Jump to postI'm sure the Daily Mail will be reporting it as a crash...!!!
Jump to postInterjet is an awesome airline. By far the best we have in Mexico. The great legroom, free drinks and snacks, and no extra charges for luggage (2 pieces!), seat assignments, etc, makes it a pleasure to travel. You are right about the website not offering multi city itineraries though. I'm guessing t...
Jump to post<table border="0" align="CENTER" width="95%" class="quote"><tr><td><font size="2" face="ARIAL, Helvetica, Geneva" color="#9A9DA0">Quoting <a href="/profile/PatrickZ80" class="quote" target="_blank">PatrickZ80</a> (<a href="#44" class="quote">Reply 44</a>):<br/><i>That DC-9 is one of the oldest still...
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Jump to postIt appears that Venezuela still offers many chances to fly on a 732.
Avior - https://www.aviorair.com/Avior/Nuestra-flota
Rutaca - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RUTACA_Airlines
And probably others.
Not that you would want to be going for a ride on one, but the Mexican Federal Police operate some very cool looking all black (maybe very dark blue?) painted 727s. Not a "major airline" I know... Love to see them in Mexico City. <a href="http://www.airliners.net/photo/Policia-Federal-(PF)/Boeing-72...
Jump to postCertainly with some low cost airlines, if you want to reserve ANY seat, you have to pay for it. And I'm not necessarily against that; I just find it laughable that they call a middle seat "preferred" as if anyone would "prefer" to sit in it! I'd "prefer" a middle seat to the floor, but apart from th...
Jump to post737-300 - Magnicharters in Mexico - their entire fleet is 300s, including some with blended winglets!
Jump to postI've been laughing recently about some of the terms that different airlines use in their marketing; an example is American Airlines with their "Preferred Seats". I wrote a short article about it which is linked below. The question is whether anyone would actually "prefer" to pay an extra fee and sit...
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