Jamie Smith
@jamiebsmith.bsky.social
Brit living in Dubai ☀️
I’m all about travel, work with booze in travel retail and love travelling as much as possible.
I’m all about travel, work with booze in travel retail and love travelling as much as possible.
Let’s see how wild DXB T1 is this evening
January 21, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Let’s see how wild DXB T1 is this evening
Off to the airport. My driver Mr Mansoor was hoping I was Jamie Smith the English cricketer, he seems disappointed I’m not.
January 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Off to the airport. My driver Mr Mansoor was hoping I was Jamie Smith the English cricketer, he seems disappointed I’m not.
A nice wine tasting always helps Tuesday go a bit quicker.
January 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A nice wine tasting always helps Tuesday go a bit quicker.
Happy Monday. As happy as a Monday can be anyway!
January 20, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Happy Monday. As happy as a Monday can be anyway!
I’m looking forward to my first flight of 2025 in 3 days.
January 18, 2025 at 5:33 PM
I’m looking forward to my first flight of 2025 in 3 days.
I’m back and a poor #WingFriday entry through the battered window of an ancient BA 777-200 that delivered me back to Dubai last month.
January 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
I’m back and a poor #WingFriday entry through the battered window of an ancient BA 777-200 that delivered me back to Dubai last month.
Hello all. I am back! Work has taken my attention the last few weeks, the results have been amazing but I need some time for myself.
January 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Hello all. I am back! Work has taken my attention the last few weeks, the results have been amazing but I need some time for myself.
A fine afternoon in the beat lounge.
December 10, 2024 at 2:09 PM
A fine afternoon in the beat lounge.
“We’re all ready to go” says the pilot.
“But air traffic control have other ideas and want us to stay on stand here for 30 minutes !”
“But air traffic control have other ideas and want us to stay on stand here for 30 minutes !”
December 9, 2024 at 10:23 AM
“We’re all ready to go” says the pilot.
“But air traffic control have other ideas and want us to stay on stand here for 30 minutes !”
“But air traffic control have other ideas and want us to stay on stand here for 30 minutes !”
Today we have G-TNEC operating BA949, a 1 yo A321 NEO with the poverty spec no middle table and recaro’s down back.
Unfortunately no WiFi has been installed yet and the plane has an inop APU so the cabin is cosily warm on this 100% full flight.
Have two captains up front and a SFO so in safe hands
Unfortunately no WiFi has been installed yet and the plane has an inop APU so the cabin is cosily warm on this 100% full flight.
Have two captains up front and a SFO so in safe hands
December 9, 2024 at 10:21 AM
Today we have G-TNEC operating BA949, a 1 yo A321 NEO with the poverty spec no middle table and recaro’s down back.
Unfortunately no WiFi has been installed yet and the plane has an inop APU so the cabin is cosily warm on this 100% full flight.
Have two captains up front and a SFO so in safe hands
Unfortunately no WiFi has been installed yet and the plane has an inop APU so the cabin is cosily warm on this 100% full flight.
Have two captains up front and a SFO so in safe hands
Munich airport is a mission and a half!
Train comes in at T1 section E, walk to section A for BA check in to then walk back to D for security to go back to B for passport stamping. Gate is then back up in C and a nasty little corridor of clutter that I wasn’t able to get to use my group 0.
Train comes in at T1 section E, walk to section A for BA check in to then walk back to D for security to go back to B for passport stamping. Gate is then back up in C and a nasty little corridor of clutter that I wasn’t able to get to use my group 0.
December 9, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Munich airport is a mission and a half!
Train comes in at T1 section E, walk to section A for BA check in to then walk back to D for security to go back to B for passport stamping. Gate is then back up in C and a nasty little corridor of clutter that I wasn’t able to get to use my group 0.
Train comes in at T1 section E, walk to section A for BA check in to then walk back to D for security to go back to B for passport stamping. Gate is then back up in C and a nasty little corridor of clutter that I wasn’t able to get to use my group 0.
Off to the airport time.
December 9, 2024 at 7:25 AM
Off to the airport time.
Tram was going well until it decided to end service half way along.
December 8, 2024 at 10:47 PM
Tram was going well until it decided to end service half way along.
I do love a nice tram ride back to the hotel after a few little beers.
December 8, 2024 at 10:40 PM
I do love a nice tram ride back to the hotel after a few little beers.
Had a relaxing day at Therme Erding. Not to get back to town for some last night fun.
December 8, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Had a relaxing day at Therme Erding. Not to get back to town for some last night fun.
I like how walkable Munich is with refreshment stops where needed.
December 7, 2024 at 12:25 PM
I like how walkable Munich is with refreshment stops where needed.
Always a great start to the day when the hotel breakfast included sparkling and beer 🤪
December 7, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Always a great start to the day when the hotel breakfast included sparkling and beer 🤪
Tasty afternoon tea service on BA954, service wasn’t quite on form but the Hoppy Christmas beer was nice even if only one can was loaded on the flight.
Arrived into a rainy Munich and now on the train to the centre.
Arrived into a rainy Munich and now on the train to the centre.
December 6, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Tasty afternoon tea service on BA954, service wasn’t quite on form but the Hoppy Christmas beer was nice even if only one can was loaded on the flight.
Arrived into a rainy Munich and now on the train to the centre.
Arrived into a rainy Munich and now on the train to the centre.
Turn and burn Captain. Bavarian beer is waiting for me.
December 6, 2024 at 3:17 PM
Turn and burn Captain. Bavarian beer is waiting for me.
On the vile G-DBCC today, one of the dreaded ex-BMI A319 aircraft that still retain the uncomfortable and outdated interior.
Last had this aircraft on a flight from NQY and that’s was long enough let alone todays 2h flight. Lovely welcome from the crew so let’s hope the service wins.
Last had this aircraft on a flight from NQY and that’s was long enough let alone todays 2h flight. Lovely welcome from the crew so let’s hope the service wins.
December 6, 2024 at 2:36 PM
On the vile G-DBCC today, one of the dreaded ex-BMI A319 aircraft that still retain the uncomfortable and outdated interior.
Last had this aircraft on a flight from NQY and that’s was long enough let alone todays 2h flight. Lovely welcome from the crew so let’s hope the service wins.
Last had this aircraft on a flight from NQY and that’s was long enough let alone todays 2h flight. Lovely welcome from the crew so let’s hope the service wins.
Group 0 boarding was very well executed today.
December 6, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Group 0 boarding was very well executed today.
Gingerbread martini to the rescue
December 6, 2024 at 2:13 PM
Gingerbread martini to the rescue
Feeling more sleepy after the nap.
December 6, 2024 at 1:37 PM
Feeling more sleepy after the nap.
Had a nice bath in the arrivals lounge, met a famous chef in the CCR, now it’s time for a Power Nap in a cabana
December 6, 2024 at 12:46 PM
Had a nice bath in the arrivals lounge, met a famous chef in the CCR, now it’s time for a Power Nap in a cabana
Not a bad overnight flight, crew were pleasant and the IFM even came upstairs to greet me which was nice.
Slept very well for a few hours in the old club bed (I love the big BA pillow) and watched some Christmas classics on the IFE.
Upper deck is an absolute must on an A380 with the side storage.
Slept very well for a few hours in the old club bed (I love the big BA pillow) and watched some Christmas classics on the IFE.
Upper deck is an absolute must on an A380 with the side storage.
December 6, 2024 at 8:22 AM
Not a bad overnight flight, crew were pleasant and the IFM even came upstairs to greet me which was nice.
Slept very well for a few hours in the old club bed (I love the big BA pillow) and watched some Christmas classics on the IFE.
Upper deck is an absolute must on an A380 with the side storage.
Slept very well for a few hours in the old club bed (I love the big BA pillow) and watched some Christmas classics on the IFE.
Upper deck is an absolute must on an A380 with the side storage.