Economy Class & Beyond

4500 jobs to go at Iberia

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It seems IAG's patience with Iberia is running out quickly, as it announced today a sharpening of the job axe. Up to 4500 positions are up for the cut, along with five long haul aircraft and 20 shorthaual aircraft to be removed for the Iberia mainline fleet (156 planes down to 131 planes). This will also reduce Iberia's routes by 15%, to focus on the profitable routes. … [Read more...]

An intresting Alitalia offer

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Yes, I did promise a piece on Alitalia... and here it is They seem to have a reasonable offer on, called "MultiBonus", involving actual flying with up to 50% more miles per flight. Fly from 4 to 7 flight segments: you get 15% more miles Fly from 8 to 19 flight segments: you get 30% more miles Fly over 20 flight segments: you get 50% more miles. Offer runs until … [Read more...]

IAG takes a very hard look at Vueling – considering takeover

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For International Airlines Group, it's been a rather good year getting control of British Midland Airways in the United Kingdom. However, in Spain things have been a bit more fraught. The setting up of Iberia Express has caused a lot of friction between the management and the pilots and cabin crew. Well it looks like the management are looking for a way out - and its … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to offer “Mile Booster”

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I don't write too often about Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, as to be honest its not an exciting programme. However, with the announcement today, it maybe a bit more interesting. Mile Booster is a simple enough product: Pay Virgin Atlantic more money Get 2x or 3x base mileage extra Also get 1000 points for each use. Miles Booster starts at £0.015 each mile, with a … [Read more...]

Dot to Dot…

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Map: Great Circle Mapper - www.gcmap.com What's this all about I hear you cry? You'll find out soon enough. ;) Although if you remember The Beginnings of Something Quite Mad (well BCN), you should be able to put to 2 and 2 together and get something near enough 4. Right now, I wish to throttle Lufthansa... and the Senator Hotline... Jobs for the morning I … [Read more...]

Fastjet readying to open its booking engine

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FastJet is preparing to launch, and has been busying unveiling its logo and a render of what its planes are going to look like Images - FastJet The branding features the African Grey Parrot - which according to FastJet's CEO Ed Winter "is renowned for its intelligence and is therefore a perfect personification of Fastjet’s motto—smart travel" Yes, it does … [Read more...]

London City Airport celebrates 25 years of operation

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London City Airport this week celebrated 25 years of operations its location, and has announced one heck of a major infrastructure upgrade. The upgrade valued at £15 million will involve: The refurbishment of the Western Pier, with new departure gates and improved lounge facilities re-development of the International Arrivals Hall enhancements to baggage handling … [Read more...]

After Sandy – Ways to help and get points… and a way to get me to help!

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Sandy was a nasty heck of a storm (first hurricane and then a storm) - and its after effects will be around for a long time. I was almost stuck because of this storm, and only got out just in time before life in the Midwest got interesting (and it was troublesome enough - trust me). However, its left the North Eastern Corridor in one hell of a state, and be it donations … [Read more...]