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Avios/British Airways Reward flight saver prices going up

10/06/2013 by Kevincm

In news you don't want to hear at all, British Airways and Avios are putting up their Reward flight saver prices according to this page on Avios.com Here's those new prices in full: CLASS OLD PRICE NEW PRICE RISE EUROTRAVELLER (Y) £30 £35 17% CLUB EUROPE (C) £40 £50 20% These prices exclude the Avios … [Read more...]

China Southern upgrades some routes starting this winter

10/06/2013 by Kevincm

China Southern is upgrading certain routes for the winter timetable, with some good additions for those of you who need to connect in the Far East, Australia, Russia Specifically, there are improvements for services from Guangzhou to Brisbane, Sydney and Moscow-Sheremetyevo. Guangzhou – Brisbane goes from 5 times weekly to Daily, with the following timetable: CZ381 DEPART … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400

09/06/2013 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400 celebrity special "Lady Penelope" - G-VFAB - with a big Scarlet Lady painted on the side of fuselage, beginning her take off run at London Heathrow Airport. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – TAM – 70’s style

08/06/2013 by Kevincm

It's Saturday, so its time to get your flares on, ensure you Concorde wing collars are pointing downward, place your seat into the upright position and play some cool funk as we go to this week's safety video. This week it's TAM who are taking their safety video back to the 70's... Well, you've got to give airlines credit when they try something different. Especially … [Read more...]

Mmmmm! BAcon! Crowne Plaza Denver – Off to Denver and Beyond with Aer Lingus and British Airways

06/06/2013 by Kevincm

Mmmmm! BAcon! – Off to Denver and Beyond with Aer Lingus and British Airways The Crowne Plaza, Denver Center. Index: A Conference… why not? Early morning New New Street, Aer Lingus EI263 London to Dublin A Dublin transit, DAA Lounge BA827 Dublin to London Heathrow The Hell of A Heathrow Transit, BA F Lounge BA219 – London Heathrow to … [Read more...]

Turkish Airlines plans a non stop from Istanbul to Sydney… and why I’m not sure it will work

06/06/2013 by Kevincm

There's been a lot of bubbling about Turkish Airlines operating a direct service between Istanbul and Sydney... and its been troubling me how this is going to work... IF it's going to work Firstly, sheer direct traffic connections - is there enough local traffic to support such a route? Even if extra traffic comes from connecting travellers, will it be enough to sustain the … [Read more...]

Emirates to introduce A380 to Zurich

05/06/2013 by Kevincm

For those who love the A380, and also love Switzerland, good news! Emirates will be operating an A380 service between Dubai and Zürich. Emirates operate two services a day, with one rotation being upgraded. The A380 schedule looks something like this: EK087 DEPART DXB 08:25 ARRIVE ZRH 12:00 EK088 DEPART ZRH 14:35 ARRIVE DXB 23:40 Operates to 31 December 2013 as Boeing … [Read more...]

Jetstar prepares for the 787

05/06/2013 by Kevincm

Jetstar - Qantas's low cost arm is preparing for the arrival of the Boeing 787's. The first aircraft will join the Jetstar fleet in September 2013, with commercial service due to commence in November. Initially, the 787's will ply Australian domestic services before spreading their wings onto international routes. This will be subject to Australia's Civil Aviation Safety … [Read more...]

Mmmmm! BAcon! The Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Off to Denver and Beyond with Aer Lingus and British Airways

04/06/2013 by Kevincm

Mmmmm! BAcon! – Off to Denver and Beyond with Aer Lingus and British Airways The Cheyenne Mountain Resort Index: A Conference… why not? Early morning New New Street, Aer Lingus EI263 London to Dublin A Dublin transit, DAA Lounge BA827 Dublin to London Heathrow The Hell of A Heathrow Transit, BA F Lounge BA219 – London Heathrow to … [Read more...]

People buying CSeries aircraft, whilst the first one prepares for flight…

04/06/2013 by Kevincm

The Bombardier CSeries aircraft is on a bit of a roll at the moment, with Bombardier confirming that Gulf Air will be taking 10 CSeries aircraft, with options for 6 more. Meanwhile, Russian lessor Ilyushin Finance has finalised an agreement with Bombardier that will have them purchase 32  CSeries aircraft with options for 10 more. So far, Bombardier has received  … [Read more...]

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