Well, I arrived at JFK tired and somewhat emotional. This was the last leg about to start and it had taken so much planning and I was so excited in the build-up that I found it quite emotional that this was now the last leg. The special fare from Malaysian Airlines only took me to … Continue reading RTW: Day 8: Last Day JFK – LHR →

It was only yesterday when I left Tokyo… or was it? Travelling across the International Date Line plays havoc with your body clock and sense of time. JAL Lounge This was quite a good lounge but the food was a little strange. Not just that there were Japanese choices but the normal, English type choices … Continue reading RTW: Day 7: Tokyo to New York →

Off I trotted to the gate at Kuala Lumpur quite excited at flying on an A350-900 for the first time. The queue at the gate was long with no priority lane and on walking to the front to see what the delay was it was obvious… x-ray machines. I hate when they have x-ray machines … Continue reading RTW: Day 5: Kuala Lumpur to Tokyo →

My time in Delhi was just too short but I have to get this show on the road again so after a very pleasent stay at the Radisson Blu Plaza I made my way to Delhi airport early. The taxi ride was, again, entertaining and a little scary all at once with cars just drifting … Continue reading RTW: Day 4/5: Delhi to Kuala Lumpur →

I am staying at the Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport hotel. It is situated about 3 miles from the airport near a location called Aerocity which is a grand name for an area of 8 or so, international, hotels near the airport. Aerocity is kind of shut off from the encroachment of the rest of … Continue reading RTW: DAY 3/4: Delhi Hotel →

On BA and other airlines I have flown with the selection sometimes of wines but always of spirits is quite extensive particularly in the lounges but also on the flights. Finnair seem to only have a small selection in both. This is about the size of it: Not much of a selection in my opinion. … Continue reading RTW: DAY 2: Where are the spirits? →

Boy am I tired! The flight from Helsinki to Delhi took an extra 1:30hrs as Pakistani airspace is still closed. But I have arrived in Delhi safe and sound so mustn’t grumble 🙂 The Flight HEL-DEL Finnair A330-300 The weather at Helsinki was very cloudy and very wet for the departure and with the temperature … Continue reading RTW: Day 2: Helsinki to Delhi →

What a flight! What a day! That has to be one of the most enjoyable flights I have done for a long time. Boarding… easy and quick. Finnair are a superb airline in my opinion. The crew were easy-going and professional. I like Finnair. With its white and dark blue livery it is subdued and … Continue reading RTW: Day 2: Málaga to Helsinki →

I woke up to a balmy 14C sunny morning here in Málaga. I can’t say I was sorry to be leaving that B&B but it served a purpose. The bus ride from Málaga city centre to the airport was just as easy as the ride in yesterday. 20 mins and 3EUR. Arriving at the airport … Continue reading RTW: Day 2: Departing Málaga →