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It's been consistently about 25C-32C in Munich over the past month or so and I've noticed most windows have been opened on the older stock of the U-Bahn (Underground) creating a lovely cooling draught. Not seen many people closing them. More pleasant than the newer air conditioned units. The...

It shouldn't be a problem, but perhaps if the train is very busy (as ICE/ICs can be at certain times) it would be courteous of you to sit first in the original seats before locating something you prefer. If this doesn't apply, then I'd just go straight to your preferred unreserved seats. The...

I agree with much of what has been said. The city airport model only tends to work under a certain set of circumstances in today's market. There's London City which serves a higher yielding business travel market (plus a bit of premium leisure travel more recently). This suits a niche operation...

Doncaster-Sheffield was developed into a commercial airport when short-haul air traffic was booming in the early 2000s, opening in 2005. I think Peel were hoping to replicate what they had achieved at Liverpool, the terminal is after all a smaller version of John Lennon. While it doesn't seem to...

I guess you do get used it and especially if enclosed spaces includes places of work are appropriately set-up for the weather conditions. I think the humidity over there would get me more than anything. My parents realised their dream last year and retired to the Canaries from Lancashire...

I can't speak for Stuttgart, but MVG in Munich does have a few offices (including in the Hauptbahnhof underground passage) where you can get hold of various printed materials. At every station by the ticket validators they have a pile of little magazines talking about changes and frequency...

I twice returned mid-range earphones (£15ish) to Argos after they developed faults (within guarantee) and was given a replacement without question.

Some ICEs have Wi-Fi, which requires payment in 2nd Class and is free in 1st Class. I can't remember how much is it but it seemed about average. It's not available on all lines. As mentioned, some DB stations have free Wifi, you do need to sign in through Telekom with a code received by text...

As everyone has said, the smallet commercial one has to be the BA A318 in all business class layout from London City to New York JFK via Shannon (and non-stop in the opposite direction). It's only specially adapted smaller aircraft that can make the trip, say with extra fuel tanks and a low...

I flew easyJet from Amsterdam to Berlin last year and the low-cost pier Schengen side is connected only to a very small waiting lounge (Lounge 4) after security with no views and only a few outlets. I went through there 3 hours early expecting all the usual delights and was sorely disappointed...

There's also an AH TO GO at Schipol now where you can get all sorts of drinks and snacks for the trip. I've seen the roving catering staff on NS. They have a similar thing on some DB RE service or vending machines.

I said "some of the cheapest in country", which it definetly is. Liverpool and Leeds Bradford are not much cheaper, if at all. Considering Manchester Airport dwarfs those airports in terms of travel possibilities and daily departures, it's all the more impressive. However, if people can park for...

Pick-up and on-site, sure not that cheap. However, I have always thought that there's loads of budget off-site parking compared to other airports. For holidaymakers, I'd maintain it is pretty cheap to park there if you don't mind taking a transfer bus...

Regarding parking, it's probably some of the cheapest in the country if you pre-book. Manchester Airport offers about 8 car parks of their own, both on-site and off-site. This is alongside numerous off-site private operators offering parking through broker websites. I can't comment on the street...

Oh absolutely, but it is the large number of students taking that path here which surprised me. It has to be done on at least a committed part-time basis I believe (say three days a week). I just think that maybe if some were given a little more chance to mature academically, they could have...

It's difficult to strike the right balance. I'm still at University and I've had a few part-time positions and done bits of work experience since school. Sometimes around Christmas when I was working in retail, I knew that my exam grades were slipping due to the long hours I was working...

The airlines or their handling agents have been required for some time to collect and electronically submit Advance Passenger Information (Name, passport details) for passengers departing on international flights from the UK before the flight departs. Presumably, if the system flags someone up...

It's all detailed here; http://www.blackpooltransport.com/pdf/service-change.pdf. Some interesting changes there, including roads that have been previously served regaining service. The old 14 corridor (now 17) from Blackpool Town Centre to St Annes via Spen Corner, Common Edge, Borough...

Interestingly it is one of the few large airports these days where there aren't any boarding pass gates or someone manually checking them before you reach the scanner. They only ask to see it when you load your luggage onto the X-ray. They trialled the system at Manchester for a while, but I...

I can remember a time when there were a lot more shops and cafes before security at airports such as Manchester. After the enhanced security and subsequent liquid restrictions were introduced, it was identified that it would be best to encourage all passengers to go through security immediately...