Economy Class & Beyond

Turkish Airlines signs for more 777-300ER’s

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After picking up some A330's from Airbus last week, it seems Turkish want some more Boeing 777's. The order is for 15 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with options for 5 more - a total of 20 aircraft. Subject to agreements, the following delivery schedulde is planning for these new planes: Three 777-300ER's  will be delivered in 2014, Seven 777-300ER's  will be … [Read more...]

GhettoIFE’s First Anniversary Prize Draw results

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Well I was going to do this during the weekend, but I fell asleep after working on it most of the weekend, but here are the winners of the GhettoIFE first anniversary draw. And I can't believe so many of you had perfect meals in the air... or else you didn't say so … [Read more...]

Fog causing major issues at UK Airports

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The nemisis of some airports in the UK - fog - is hitting hard today with Heathrow Airport and London City taking the brunt of it. Heathrow reports: "Due to foggy conditions at Heathrow this morning, there are delays to certain flights. Please contact your airline for up-to-date flight information." London City Reports: Due to low visibility this morning flights to/from … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – CityJet Fokker 50

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It's Sunday again, and it must be time for Airplane Art. This week, its a CityJet Fokker 50 parked at London City Airport preparing for an early morning departure. 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! Oh yes, I'll be doing the draw for the 1st Anniversary … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Thai Airways A380

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It's Saturday again, so its time to place your seats in the upright position, stow your table, ensure footrests are down and your seatbelts are fastened as its time for this weeks safety demonstration This week, it's Thai Airways International with their Airbus A380 Safety Video (which was forwarded to me by one of my regular readers - Andrew). Next week - something … [Read more...]

Kingfisher Airlines licence suspended

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In what should be no surprise to... well... anyone, Kingfisher Airlines has had its licence to operate suspended by the Indian Regulator - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation. DGCA has suspended the licence due to Kingfisher not producing a viable plan for its financial and operational revival- and to resolve the issues with over payment of employees. All bookings … [Read more...]

MBNA (UK) – United Airlines Credit Card now has a 15K signup bonus!

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Well here's something rare in the UK - a signup bonus for a credit card. MBNA with United Airlines is offering "MileagePlus American Express Credit Card" The skinny on the card isn't that bad: Earn 15,000 bonus award miles - if you spend £300 within 60 days of account open date Paperless Statements Earn miles on your everyday purchases – Earn 1 mile for every £1 … [Read more...]

Glasgow Airport reopens after an emergency landing

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Glasgow Airport today had an emergency incident where a Jet2 flight declared an emergency as it was preparing for take off. The flight - LS117 operating a Glasgow to Alicante was operated by a Boeing 737 made an emergency sop on the runway prior to take off due to smoke in the cabin at 07:40 BST. The emergency slides were deployed for evacuation with all 189 passenger … [Read more...]