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Returning Home with Saudia Airlines (Part 1: LGW-JED Boeing 787-10)

Welcome to my return trip report on Saudia Airlines! Introduction The luggage issue still lingered very much in my mind especially with the way the airline dealt with my issue at that time. Its nonchalent attitude towards me speaks volume of the airline and whether this is a one off incident, it gave me a disappointing impression. Anyway, a few days before departure, I did a check on the aircraft…

Flying back with Air Europa to London (Part 2: MAD-LGW Boeing 737 MAX 8 Business Class)

Welcome to my part 2 of my Air Europa Experience! My ride: EC-OGS Introduction Flying through Madrid was mainly due to Air Europa's home base and this time round, I got to visit the lounge, a first for me in Europe. It was a good time to fly to the land of the World Cup winners of 2026, a football competition (controversial one) featuring the best teams of all the world taking part in this…

Airport Lounge Review: Aena Sala Cibeles Lounge @ Madrid Terminal 1

Welcome to my airport lounge review at Madrid airport! Introduction This lounge visit is made possible thanks to the upgrade offered by Air Europa before my flight from Bilbao to Madrid and I decided to go ahead as I wanted to stretch my legs in the cabin on the 2nd leg (Madrid to London Gatwick) and also to take advantage of the lounge access where I can clear my work in a more private…

Hotel Review: Holiday Inn Express Bilbao By IHG

Welcome to my hotel review at Bilbao! Introduction Initially the trip to Bilbao was supposed to be a one day trip but because I couldn't find a suitable flight timing to do so, instead I chose to stay overnight at Bilbao and return the following day, flying with another airline (Air Europa) back to London Gatwick via Madrid. Once that was decided, I had a look at the choices of hotel and decided…

Flying Air Europa Back to London Part 1: Air Europa Express Boeing 737-800 BIO-MAD

Welcome to my Air Europa Express Trip report! My ride: EC-MVY Photo: Joseacampelo Introduction Flying with Air Europa came into my mind when I did a check on Skyscanner on the flights I could do and taking account on the number of airlines not flown yet, I decided to check out the airlines from any of the alliance and that includes Iberia and Air Europa. I went for the latter as I found a perfect…

Discovering Brussel Airlines: (Part 2: BRU-BIO - Airbus A320neo)

Welcome to my 2nd part of my Brussel Airlines flying adventures! My ride: OO-SBC Photo: Luc Van Belleghem Introduction Another reason to fly with this airline is to experience the Belgium hospitality at their homebase in Brussels even though the layover is a short one. I have often heard from my European friends about this airport and the city and I have came to this city before but that happened…

Discovering Brussels Airlines (Part 1: LHR to BRU - Airbus A320neo)

Welcome to my trip report on Brussels Airlines! My ride: OO-SBC Photo: Luc Van Belleghem Introduction This has been an airline I wanted to fly for a long time thanks to the beautiful special liveries featuring my childhood favourte - Tintin! When I was looking at the flights on how to get to Bilbao, I had a few interesting choices such as flying with the low cost carriers but when the chance to…

Discovering Royal Air Maroc (Part 4: CMN-LHR, Boeing 737 MAX 8)

Welcome to my final part of my Royal Air Maroc Flying Adventures! My ride: CN-RHE Photo: Diego Rui de Vargas - Iberian Spotters Introduction This is the final part of my Moroccan trip and it had been an eye opener for both of us. For this flight, I chose the flight back to LHR main purpose is to try out the airline's newer 737 aircraft featuring the newer cabin product so that I can experience it…

Discovering Royal Air Maroc (Part 3: RAK-CMN Boeing 737-800)

Welcome to my part 3 of my flying adventure with Royal Air Maroc! My ride: CN-RGG Photo: Diego Rui de Vargas - Iberian Spotters Introduction For the flight back to London, I decided on the Boeing 737-800 flight to Casablanca where we change for the connecting flight to London, I had a choice between Gatwick or Heathrow. I decided on Heathrow as it was not only cheaper, the flight was operated by…

Hotel Review: Hotel Ibn Batouta (Marrakesh, Morocco)

Welcome to my hotel review at Marrakesh! Introduction This hotel was only booked due to the issues we had at our original accommodation in Marrakesh. It turned out that the apartment I booked was not suitable for our needs so I went ahead to do quite a last minute booking and honestly speaking, this was not my first choice. Whatever it is, I chose this hotel for the good location and it turned out…