In what really should surprise no-one, the latest bid for Aer Lingus by Ryanair is be investigated by the European Commission. The current bid from Ryanair values Aer Lingus at €694m. The EC said that initial findings of the take over would "indicates potential competition concerns", additionally stating: "On a large number of European routes, mainly out of Ireland, the … [Read more...]
Lufthansa prepares for flight attendant strikes
It seems Lufthansa and the UFO union have failed to agreed new terms after failure of negations over pay and working conditions. The discussions have been goving for more than a year, with neither side agreeing. The UFO union, which represents 18,000 Lufthansa flight attendants, said on Tuesday it would give only a few hours' notice for most strikes, raising the threat of … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – British Airways Embraer E-190
It's Sunday again, at that means it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's a British Airways Embraer E-190 parked up at London City Airport awaiting its next duty. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More Airplane Art of course next week! … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Condor A320
It's Saturday again, and as it's approaching the end of the Holiday season, a quick refresher of safety in the air. This week, it's with Condor as they roll out the fake celebrities... More safety next week! … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic redemptions with BMI Diamond Club Miles – Ends 31st August
Time for a little reminder of a partnership that is ending shortly between Virgin Atlantic and BMI Diamond Club. The key points are: If you want to make a redemption on Virgin Atlantic using BMI Diamond Club Miles, it needs to be booked and ticketed by 31st August You've got until 31st August to credit Virgin Atlantic flights to BMI Diamond Club You will not be able … [Read more...]
Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways – PART 6 – Time with friends and back to JFK
Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways – Part 6 - Time with Friends and back to JFK Featuring the British Airways Airbus A318E. Or – “World. Enough now. Stop it. Please. Pretty Please…” The Introduction To London BA 1 – London City Airport – Shannon – New York JFK One Time Exception: … [Read more...]
Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways PART 5 – A trip to a camera shop
Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways – Part 5 - A trip to a camera shop Featuring the British Airways Airbus A318E. Or – “World. Enough now. Stop it. Please. Pretty Please…” The Introduction To London BA 1 – London City Airport – Shannon – New York JFK One Time Exception: Apple Store, … [Read more...]
Lufthansa long haul sale from the UK
It seems as we head into a Bank Holiday Weekend in the UK, sale fever has hit Lufthansa with a fair amount of Economy Class tickets going for reasonable prices. Lots of destinations to Middle East, CIS, Asia and South America with Asia destinations pricing up quite well, Destination From Abu Dhabi £339 Accra £469 Almaty £439 Amman … [Read more...]
Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways – PART 4 – Holiday Inn Long Island City Manhattan View
Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways - PART 4 - Holiday Inn Long Island City Manhattan View Featuring the British Airways Airbus A318E. Or - “World. Enough now. Stop it. Please. Pretty Please...” The Introduction To London BA 1 – London City Airport – Shannon – New York JFK One Time Exception: Apple … [Read more...]
Qantas abandons its first batch of 787-9’s – retains future options
It seems making a loss for Qantas has really hit the airline hard. With CEO Alan Joyce forgoing his bonus and pay rise, and making a net loss of of A$244m ($256m; £161m) for the year ending 30 June, Qantas will be forgoing its first 35 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The move for cancelling the order is to reduce spending, with the impact of high fuel prices, previous industrial … [Read more...]
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