Heathrow Rewards is a semi-useful programme for those who go in and out of London Heathrow - and choose to stock up as they go - be it Duty Free, chemist, newspaper stand, restaurants, clothing stores, watches, electronics... the list goes on (the only things you don't earn points on are tobacco purchases as far as I can see... ) Once you hit 250 points you can start redeeming … [Read more...]
Lufthansa says sorry for the strike action
The following email went out from Lufthansa earlier in regards to the strike that is now in full swing (commencing 00:00CET 2nd April to 23:59 4th April) The strike action is knocking out most of Lufthansa mainline as well as Germanwings and Lufthansa Cargo. Text: At Lufthansa, we aim to provide you with the seamless and outstanding service that you expect from a leading … [Read more...]
Air Canada confirms Boeing 737-MAX order
Air Canada today confirmed its order for the Boeing 737 MAX series Aircraft as part of its fleet renewal. Air Canada Boeing 737MAX Renderings - Rendering The Boeing Company. The order is for an initial 61 aircraft made up of: 33 Boeing 737 MAX 8 28 Boeing 737 MAX 9 Air Canada hold 18 options and 30 purchase rights with Boeing for additional 737 MAX series … [Read more...]
British Airways jacks up redemption cancellation fees
It seems British airways is putting up the price of cancelling redemptions, with the cancellation fees going up from £25 to £35 per ticket. http://www.britishairways.com/en-gb/executive-club/spending-avios/booking-and-service-fees What's more this change applies to not only Ruby and Silver members - but also to Gold members. Gold Guest List and Premier members seem to be … [Read more...]
Lufthansa strike ahead (2nd-4th April)
The pilots who are members of the Vereinigung Cockpit union are to walk out between 2nd and 4th April in a three-day strike over pay and working conditions. How bad is it? Over 3400 flights appear to be cancelled already according to the Lufthansa website. Germanwings will also be hit hard by the strike, with the airline preparing a backup timetable during the strike … [Read more...]
Star Alliance offers TAM Red or Black Elite members a status match
As well as US Airways leaving Star Alliance today, TAM has also left as it continues its merger with LAN. However, Star Alliance is offering something it isn't offering for US Airways - a Status Match to some Star Alliance Carriers You'll be able to match TAM Red or Diamond status to the following: Air Canada Aeroplane Air China Phoenix Miles Air New Zealand … [Read more...]
SAS to start an all business service Stavanger and Houston
Business Class only services are in an interesting proposition as they fill specific needs - for example the classic British Airways London City to New York service serves the needs of Canary Wharf and New York. The upcoming Qatar Airways service will operate at times convenient to business needs. It seems SAS is getting in on the action with a new service - between Stavanger … [Read more...]
US Airways joins Oneworld – adds intresting destintions
US Airway today has joined oneworld as the merger between American Airlines and US Airways continue, interesting connections and destinations are beginning to open up. US Airways Airbus A321 taxing at Chicago O'Hare Looking around, the list of international services make interesting reading from/to Philadelphia and Charlotte-Douglas: Regular … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Korean Air Boeing 747-400
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, waiting in the murk of a February day is a Korean Air Boeing 747-400 pushing back from Hong Kong International Airport and preparing for departure to Seoul Incheon Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art … [Read more...]
Asiana Airlines A380 takes another step closer
At GhettoIFE, I have very soft spot for Asiana Airlines (Mainly for some excellent customer service experience, but also for some amazing flying experiences... like flying in a First Class Cabin as the only paying passenger). As such I take a bit of an interest in what this airline does. Asiana Airlines put in an order for its Airbus A380s - a fleet of six aircraft - some … [Read more...]
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