Economy Class & Beyond

More 777’s on the way China Airlines, Turkish and a delivery for AA

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In the rush of yesterdays sale of 49% of Virgin Atlantic from Singapore Airlines to Delta, there was some other interesting news of a Boeing 777 nature. And it seems the popularity of the 777-300ER continues with two airlines signing for more aircraft. First up is China Airlines, who are to order 6 777-300ER's. China Airlines 777-300ER's are due to replace the airlines … [Read more...]

Walsh vs Branson. No £1 million. How about a Kick in the Groin instead?

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Oh dear. The children are out in force today. Yesterday, Richard Branson wanted to bet Willie Walsh £1 million that the Virgin Atlantic brand would be around in 5 years time. Willie Walsh responded he'd prefer a knee in the groin. Well, the children get their wish, with Richard Branson accepting the bet of a Knee in the Groin. In a blog post, Richard Branson … [Read more...]

Delta confirmed to buy 49% of Virgin Atlantic

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Delta finally does what it wanted - and has gone ahead to acquire the 49% of Virgin Atlantic that Singapore Airlines was selling. For the cool sum of $360 million (£244 Million), Delta gets more access to Heathrow, and the ability to set another joint venture across the Atlantic. For Richard Branson - 51% of the airline is still held by the Virgin Group with it's own brand … [Read more...]

Iberia unions call off Strike Action

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In a bit of good news as we head towards the Christmas travel season, the unions that represent staff for Iberia have called off their planned strike action. The action that was meant to take place on: 14th December 17th December 18th December 19th  December 20th December 21st December The unions have called off this actions as they do not wish to harm … [Read more...]

£1 Million says we’ll be around in 5 years – Virgin and BA in a war of words

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If there's anyone who can milk the media, it's Richard Branson. With reports that Delta are going to snap up the 49% of Virgin Atlantic, IAG head Willie Walsh has been talking of the Virgin Atlantic brand going away. Willie Walsh told the press aboard a London - Seoul flight that  that he couldn’t see Delta wanting to operate the Virgin brand. "If they do, what does it say … [Read more...]

Iberia route cuts to bite from January 2013

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We've been waiting to see how the cuts at Iberia are going to strike... well here they are. From Mid-January 2013, the short haul following routes are withdrawn: Athens Cairo Istanbul From 1st April, the following Long Haul services are facing the axe: Havana Santo Domingo San Juan (re-route via Miami) Montevideo (via other Iberia destinations) The … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Vueling Airbus A320

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It's Sunday again (and also my birthday), so it must be time for some more airplane art. Today, it's a Vueling A320, mirrored into the glass at Barcelona El Prat 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 next week! … [Read more...]

Saftey Video Saturday – Bangokok Airways

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It's Saturday - so it's time to stow your tables, put your seat into the upright position and ensure your safety belt is fastened as we go to this weeks safety briefing. Today, it's Bangkok Airways giving us a fashion parade safety demonstration More next week! … [Read more...]