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The FIFA World Cup … Live on Etihad

12/06/2014 by Kevincm

It's the Soccer-ball World cup and I couldn't be more excited about it*, with four weeks of ball to ball action**. Etihad seem to be excited about it, as they will be streaming all 64 matches live to their long haul planes. Etihad Boeing 777-300ER taxing at London Heathrow - Image GhettoIFE IMG media will be doing the heavy lift, with the World Cup broadcast onboard the … [Read more...]

American Airlines take delivery of the first of new CRJ-900s

11/06/2014 by Kevincm

After taking one for a tour, Bombardier have delivered the first CRJ-900 NextGen to American Airlines. The ribbon cutting ceremony - Image Bombardier Bombardier, PSA Airlines and American Airlines staff at the handover - Image Bombardier This aircraft represents the first of 30 aircraft that will be owned by American Airlines, and operated by PSA Airlines under the … [Read more...]

Emirates cancels an order for 70 A350s

11/06/2014 by Kevincm

Emirates today decided to let an order lapse for 70 Airbus A350 aircraft that were for delivery from 2019. Airbus A350 MSN2 on tow - Image Airbus. The decision appears to be part of an effort of Emirates to "right-size" its fleet as it starts to focus on big heavy fleets. The order consisted of 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s, made in 2007 and to be powered by Rolls Royce … [Read more...]

An Uber bit of trouble in London (and Europe) today

11/06/2014 by Kevincm

London Taxi drivers will be staging a protest today against Uber. It seems that they are unhappy with what they see as the lack of regulation of Uber, and the use the Uber App which they believe is akin to a taxi meter - which in London is limited to "Black Cabs" only. The protest will commence from 14:00 today (11th June) with up to 12,000 drivers expected to take part. The … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways introduces print at home luggage tags

10/06/2014 by Kevincm

Joining Iberia and Lufthansa - Qatar Airways will be joining the self printing luggage game with the introduction of Q-Tag. Qatar Airways Q-Tag on luggage - Image Qatar Airways Q-Tag is available from all flights departing Doha on lots of its flights - 103 destinations in total according Qatar Airways. How does it work? Pretty much like the other soultions Check in at … [Read more...]

Cold Chicago, Warm Planes – Warming up slowly

09/06/2014 by Kevincm

Cold Chicago, Warm Planes - To Chicago with AA and BA The Wrap-up - Warming Up Slowly. Let's Play "Stacking Discounts!" (The Introduction) We're going where the air is free (NX210 to LHR), BA Galleries Lounge AA Flagship Lounge AA87 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O'Hare T5 Crowne Plaza O'Hare Hyatt Regency O'Hare One Time Exception - Millennium Park … [Read more...]

Three’s “Feel Like Home” expands to another five countries

09/06/2014 by Kevincm

For those who travel, one of things that end up being packed is your mobile phone (or more often than not), your smartphone. And with using such devices around the world, comes the unwelcome spectre of roaming charges (or for those who use their phones a bit more than expected - the dreaded bill shock). Three UK have been trying to reduce this, with their "Feel Like Home" … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400

08/06/2014 by Kevincm

Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

It's Sunday still, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, readying to turn onto the active runway at London Heathrow  in the summer sun (and without onesies loaded aboard), is a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 (G-VFAB), with the Scarlet Lady flying on the side of the plane. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep … [Read more...]

Cold Chicago, Warm Planes – BA Arrivals Lounge and Homeward Bound

07/06/2014 by Kevincm

a plane on the tarmac

Cold Chicago, Warm Planes - To Chicago with AA and BA The British Airways Arrivals Lounge and finally Homeward Bound Let's Play "Stacking Discounts!" (The Introduction) We're going where the air is free (NX210 to LHR), BA Galleries Lounge AA Flagship Lounge AA87 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O'Hare T5 Crowne Plaza O'Hare Hyatt Regency O'Hare One Time … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic introduce the Upper Class Onesie…

06/06/2014 by Kevincm

We've all seen pyjamas in the air (if you've been on international first class, or some business class). However, Virgin Atlantic is upping the game and introducing IN FLIGHT ONESIES. The Virgin Atlantic Inflight Onesie - as modelled by Amber La Bon - Image Virgin Atlantic.  And as modelled by Virgin Atlantic founder... Richard Branson - Image via Twitter And there's a … [Read more...]

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