Economy Class & Beyond

150 years of The London Underground – and win with GhettoIFE!

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Today marks the 150th Anniversary of the first Underground service in London, operating between Bishop's Road and Farringdon Street by the Metropolitan Railway. Tube 150 Banner - Transport for London That link (which operates still today as part of the Circle Line, Hammersmith and City Line and the Metropolitan Line - as Paddington (Bishops Road), Edgware … [Read more...]

More JAL 787 problems – Fuel leak this time

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Things are going from bad to worse for JAL and their 787's, with reports today of a second 787 in an incident at Boston. A second 787 suffered a fuel leak incident at Boston, where after the plane left the gate, about 40 gallons (151 litres) of spilled fuel was found. Passengers and crew were de-planed (187 passenger, 11 crew), with no one hurt,and the plane re-entered … [Read more...]

JAL 787 Fire incident at Boston – More trouble for the Dreamliner

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It seems the 787's are starting to run into real trouble, as a Japan Airlines Boeing 787 operating a Tokyo-Narita to Boston service has suffered an a fire after landing at Boston. It seems that a battery in the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) had overheated, causing the combustion. No passengers or crew were aboard the plane at this this point when the fire occurred. Carol … [Read more...]

When will Berlin Brandenburg Airport open? Umm. No-one knows now….

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In what is descending into farce, it seems that the opening of Berlin Brandenburg Airport has now been delayed indefinitely. The airport was due to open on 27th October 2013, but it seems this has been put back again. Currently, the airport's opening has been shifted 3 times already and is already 2 years late in opening. Details are thin on the ground but according … [Read more...]

Priority Club messes again with reward nights

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It seems Prioirty Club is having a ball with the free nights you can redeem with according to https://secure.priorityclub.com/hotels/us/en/global/offers/freehotelnight. From 18th January 2013, a new price banding is coming out: (Click to enlarge) Or for those textual inclined: Band 1  - 10,000 Band 2  - 15,000 Band 3  - 20,000 Band 4  … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER resting after its long trip from Hong Kong at London Heathrow 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...]

Safety Video Saturday: Oman Air

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It's Saturday again, so it's time to place your seat in the upright position, stow your tray table and ensure your seatbelt is fastened as we go to this week's safety video. This week, it's Oman Air demonstrating safety aboard their aircraft: Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]

Air Berlin and American Airlines codeshares

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Air Berlin and American Airlines are adding more code-shares in the spring of 2013. From 23rd March 2013 Air Berlin will add its code to 30 American Airlines destinations from Chicago which coincides with the commencement of the Air Berlin Berlin-Chicago service. From 11th April 2013, American Airlines will be launching a Chicago to Düsseldorf route, with Air Berlin … [Read more...]

United commences its first International 787 services, puts others on hold

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As some of you will know a United 787 was chartered for the Star MegaDo, and has been doing some domestic runs. Well today, United Airlines commences its international 787 operations with segments between Los Angeles and Tokyo Narita. However, there is a down side it seems according to Flight due to reliability issues with the new 787's. Services from Houston-IAH to … [Read more...]

Tesco Clubcard to Virgin Atlantic Clubcard bonus and an Avios offer too…

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For a lot of people in the UK, the Tesco Clubcard is a love and hate relationship. However, it can be useful to get some miles/points with. Those of you collecting Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Miles, there is a 50% uplift offer: Exchange your Clubcard vouchers between 2 Jan and 5 March 2013 and receive 50% more Flying Club miles. For every £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers … [Read more...]