starflyergold
@starflyergold.bsky.social
BRU based Irish #avgeek #aviation & #travel geek. The views expressed are my own. he/him. Also on flyertalk.com
Restaurant reviewers are nothing if they’re not critical by @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social
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Restaurant reviewers are nothing if they’re not critical
Critics shouldn’t ‘be kind’, they should be fair
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February 8, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Restaurant reviewers are nothing if they’re not critical by @marinaoloughlin.bsky.social
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World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown
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World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown
‘Hugely resilient’ wealthy travellers are willing to pay up for access to health and lifestyle amenities
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February 8, 2026 at 7:28 AM
World’s priciest hotels charge record prices in defiance of luxury slowdown
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Once again the passport control e-gates have broken down at BRU airport leading to massive queues. What a mess. 🤦♂️
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Defecte paspoortcontroles zorgen voor lange wachtrijen op Brussels Airport
Een technisch probleem bij de paspoortcontroles op Brussels Airport zorgt voor lange wachttijden tot een uur. Het probleem - dat de grenscontroles voor vluchten buiten de Schengenzone verstoort - dook...
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February 7, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Once again the passport control e-gates have broken down at BRU airport leading to massive queues. What a mess. 🤦♂️
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A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries. n.pr/4qlvIaa
Minneapolis now has daily deportation flights. One man has been documenting them
A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries.
n.pr
February 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
A professional airplane enthusiast has been tracking the federally chartered deportation flights out of the Minneapolis airport as DHS sends immigration detainees to other states and, eventually, other countries. n.pr/4qlvIaa
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Lufthansa claims "breakthrough" imminent re B787 business class seat certification - with fewer seats blocked! (not exactly reassuring) www.airliners.de/lufthansa-du...
Lufthansa steht offenbar vor Durchbruch bei 787-Sitzfreigabe
Konzernchef Spohr kündigt baldige FAA-Zertifizierung für gesperrte Allegris-Sitze an. Möglicherweise zunächst nur Teilfreigabe der 25 blockierten Plätze.
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February 6, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Lufthansa claims "breakthrough" imminent re B787 business class seat certification - with fewer seats blocked! (not exactly reassuring) www.airliners.de/lufthansa-du...
Someone has some explaining to do 🤯
Yesterday evening, #SK2590 began its departure roll while on a taxiway parallel to the runway. Preliminary data shows at maximum speed of 107 kt prior to braking. The aircraft stopped before lifting off and passengers disembarked via air stairs. fr24.com/data/flights...
February 6, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Someone has some explaining to do 🤯
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A SAS aircraft tried to takeoff from the taxiway at Brussels Airport, last night.
BREAKING - Un Airbus A320neo de SAS tente de décoller depuis le taxiway à Brussels Airport
Un Airbus A320neo de la compagnie aérienne scandinave SAS a tenté de décoller vers 22 heures ce jeudi depuis un taxiway de l’aéroport de Bruxelles-National, d’après des données compilées ADS-B. L’avion...
Un Airbus A320neo de la compagnie aérienne scandinave SAS a tenté de décoller vers 22 heures ce jeudi depuis un taxiway de l’aéroport de Bruxelles-National, d’après des données compilées ADS-B. L’avion...
BREAKING - Un Airbus A320neo de SAS tente de décoller depuis le taxiway à Brussels Airport
Un Airbus A320neo de la compagnie aérienne scandinave SAS a tenté de décoller vers 22 heures ce jeudi depuis un taxiway de l’aéroport de Bruxelles-National, d’après des données compilées ADS-B.
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February 6, 2026 at 6:20 AM
A SAS aircraft tried to takeoff from the taxiway at Brussels Airport, last night.
Bus hits pedestrians in Dublin city centre www.rte.ie/news/2026/02... (Dreadful. My old neighbourhood 😥)
One killed, three hospitalised after Dublin bus crash
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February 5, 2026 at 2:09 PM
Bus hits pedestrians in Dublin city centre www.rte.ie/news/2026/02... (Dreadful. My old neighbourhood 😥)
'Massive growth' in data traffic on phone networks - eir www.rte.ie/news/2026/02... (Old enough to remember dial up with Telecom Éireann. What a mess. 🤣)
February 5, 2026 at 8:00 AM
'Massive growth' in data traffic on phone networks - eir www.rte.ie/news/2026/02... (Old enough to remember dial up with Telecom Éireann. What a mess. 🤣)
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Geopolitics alert: IndiGo is cutting its India-Europe longhaul schedule (excuse me, it "Adjusts Wide-body Network to Enhance Operational Resilience and Schedule Reliability"), driven by airspace restrictions and Indian airport congestion.
CPH cut entirely, MAN and LHR lose frequencies.
CPH cut entirely, MAN and LHR lose frequencies.
February 4, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Geopolitics alert: IndiGo is cutting its India-Europe longhaul schedule (excuse me, it "Adjusts Wide-body Network to Enhance Operational Resilience and Schedule Reliability"), driven by airspace restrictions and Indian airport congestion.
CPH cut entirely, MAN and LHR lose frequencies.
CPH cut entirely, MAN and LHR lose frequencies.
German start up airline LEAV is looking for votes on the new livery for D-ADDY. 😜 Three options are available. Vote: www.leav.com/de/ueber-lea...
February 4, 2026 at 7:44 AM
German start up airline LEAV is looking for votes on the new livery for D-ADDY. 😜 Three options are available. Vote: www.leav.com/de/ueber-lea...
Quality advice for @speedbirdjulie.bsky.social 😂
Travel Hack: Flying Business Class on British Airways? You can now upgrade and save money at the same time. Simply book an economy seat with any other airline.
February 3, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Quality advice for @speedbirdjulie.bsky.social 😂
Ach du meine Güte. Tzis iz embarrassing. 😂
Look, I *know* English is hard and there are often multiple English words for one word in other languages.
But Lufthansa is a MAJOR EUROPEAN AIRLINE. Is there not one native English speaker anywhere in this company who could instantly spot the difference between a parable and a parabola?
But Lufthansa is a MAJOR EUROPEAN AIRLINE. Is there not one native English speaker anywhere in this company who could instantly spot the difference between a parable and a parabola?
![Screenshot: [Lufthansa Group Logo]
Press Release
Lufthansa flies in historic parable design
[photo of Lufthansa A321 with historic PARABOLA design]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:qseeyc6iouxteuvcauidio7j/bafkreiehovqutdoemknnj2pnqlnkfsx7cktfu2bxfvsvysidojzqg3vcre@jpeg)
February 3, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Ach du meine Güte. Tzis iz embarrassing. 😂
Get on with it. Mindboogling that everything takes ages when it comes to Irish public transport.
New contactless payment system for public transport may cost up to €270m
New contactless payment system for public transport may cost up to €270m
Project, known as next-generation ticketing for buses, trains and Luas, will not be completed until mid-2028
www.irishtimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:18 AM
Get on with it. Mindboogling that everything takes ages when it comes to Irish public transport.
"One man said that unless the proposal was dropped, he would not vote for any of the current councillors. “I’ll instruct my wife and kids not to also. " (Things seem to work differently in posh South Dublin....instruct?)
‘How dare you’: South Dublin residents vent at plan to redesignate golf amenities for housing
‘How dare you’: South Dublin residents vent at plan to redesignate golf amenities for housing
Majority of objections to council proposals relate to Stepaside driving range and Jamestown pitch and putt
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February 2, 2026 at 2:54 PM
"One man said that unless the proposal was dropped, he would not vote for any of the current councillors. “I’ll instruct my wife and kids not to also. " (Things seem to work differently in posh South Dublin....instruct?)
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Wanted: CEOs with backbone ft.trib.al/yJ6UcXZ | opinion
Wanted: CEOs with backbone
The killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is a moment for leaders to challenge America’s direction
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February 2, 2026 at 5:06 AM
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Might be time Europe insisted on Americans proving that they are vaccinated as a condition of entry, or this could get out of hand pretty sharpish. There's already measles outbreaks all over the shop.
February 1, 2026 at 10:15 PM
Might be time Europe insisted on Americans proving that they are vaccinated as a condition of entry, or this could get out of hand pretty sharpish. There's already measles outbreaks all over the shop.
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort - A Review
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February 2, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort - A Review
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Will Europe’s planned luggage rules kill the budget airline business model?
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Will Europe’s planned luggage rules kill the budget airline business model?
Proposed changes could lead to higher fares for passengers, warn analysts
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February 1, 2026 at 9:27 AM
Will Europe’s planned luggage rules kill the budget airline business model?
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Aer Lingus refund struggles after Manchester-US cancellations www.bbc.com/news/article... (EI are known for their shenanigans)
Aer Lingus refund struggles after Manchester-US cancellations
Customers hit by Aer Lingus's decision to cancel transatlantic flights complain about their treatment.
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February 1, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Aer Lingus refund struggles after Manchester-US cancellations www.bbc.com/news/article... (EI are known for their shenanigans)
"en déshabillé"? 🤔 While tackling a very serious issue, the FT is having fun with the picture descriptions in this article. "in his knickers" too crass? 😂
the oldest adage in journalism is “follow the money”
new in the FT:
new in the FT:
February 1, 2026 at 8:54 AM
"en déshabillé"? 🤔 While tackling a very serious issue, the FT is having fun with the picture descriptions in this article. "in his knickers" too crass? 😂
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London WC2: ‘Absolute “will-this-do?” nonsense’ – restaurant review (Brilliant 😂 "Guinness, let the record show, cannot organise a piss-up in a brewery." 🤣) www.theguardian.com/food/2026/fe...
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London WC2: ‘Absolute “will-this-do?” nonsense’ – restaurant review | Grace Dent on restaurants
A multi-multi-million-pound paean to ‘the black stuff’ turns out to be rather underwhelming
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February 1, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Guinness Open Gate Brewery, London WC2: ‘Absolute “will-this-do?” nonsense’ – restaurant review (Brilliant 😂 "Guinness, let the record show, cannot organise a piss-up in a brewery." 🤣) www.theguardian.com/food/2026/fe...
The controversial Turkish Indigo B777 at IST
January 31, 2026 at 10:22 PM
The controversial Turkish Indigo B777 at IST