Those of you with long memories will remember GhettoIFE's home airline (before I switched to British Airways) of bmi British Midland International, and the joy of BMI Diamond Club Why was it so filled with joy? It had great value redemptions, it was easy to earn miles, easy to obtain and retain status and apart from the ICC, it had one of the first social media outlets … [Read more...]
Well that could had been worse….
And we learn that not all AA Y seats are the same. This is one row back from the seat I sat at last time on an AA 777. Just a TAD more space than last time. Now time to rest at my usual haunt for a while, before the madness of a Chicago weekend kicks in... … [Read more...]
One guess where I am…
Go on. Have a guess. The pink bubbles should be a giveaway.... Now... Can I get breakfast, or am I heading to the FlAAgship lounge? … [Read more...]
Off we go again…
And once again, it's 2:40 on a Birmingham morning... And I'm in the armpit known as Digbeth Coach Station. At least I've made it to the coach station on time... And have forgotten my headphones. Dixons Duty Free is going to make a mint out of me today... Next Stop: LHR T3! … [Read more...]
IAG to firm up more 787’s
International Airlines Group - the owners of British Airways and Iberia is planning to convert the 18 options it has for Boeing 787 aircraft into orders. The 787's will be used in part to replace existing Boeing 747-400 aircraft in the British Airways fleet. Deliveries are scheduled from 2017 to 2021. Currently, IAG has orders for 24 787's - split into eight 787-8's and … [Read more...]
Air Samoa introduces “pay by weight”… Including how much you weigh…
Samoa Air isn't that bigger carrier if I'm honest - covering American Samoa routes. However, it has introduced a new policy that will be watched by some airlines - paying by weight Now, we're used on some airlines to pay by weight of your luggage - but Samoa Air puts a new spin on this: the weight of your luggage and your personal weight. Rather than pay for a seat, … [Read more...]
Jetstar Hong Kong delayed
Those of you who were hoping Jetstar Hong Kong would take off will now have to wait a little longer it seems. Jetstar Hong Kong was due to commence services mid 2013 - now it seems this is delayed until the end of the year. This is due to regulatory issues with both the Hong Kong and Chinese Governments which have been in a state of change recently. Jetstar Hong Kong is a … [Read more...]
Boeing take another 787 out for a spin, United delays DEN-NRT service to 12th June
Boeing has conducted another test flight with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Monday 1st April. The flight was not related to the Lithium-Ion battery pack issue which has plagued the 787, but as Boeing says it is "addresses ongoing system upgrades to the airplane." according to The Seattle Times. The test flight was conducted with a 787 bound for LOT Polish Airlines. The … [Read more...]
1st April news: Virgin to launch Glass bottomed plane
Well it wouldn't be the 1st April without some silliness, and today is no different. Apart from Google Treasure Maps, today Virgin Atlantic launches a Glass Bottom Plane. Virgin say: Today we've announced that our world-class engineering crew have been secretly working on the design and production of the world's first-ever glass-bottomed plane, created to ensure passengers … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Swiss Airbus A340-300X
It's Easter Sunday, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week resting between duties in at Zurich Kloten Airport is a Swiss International Airlines Airbus A340-300X The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]
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