Economy Class & Beyond

Scoot will offer IFE… with an iPad

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Lets go back to Singapore Airlines low cost carrier - Scoot. More details have been released about onboard services - and it's relevant as its an In-Flight Entertainment system.. And it's called an Apple iPad. The iPads will be preloaded with what Scoot calls "popular films, TV shows, music and games". Those in ScootBiz will get these devices for Free-of-Charge for use … [Read more...]

Thin and Long route? United to introduce Denver to Tokyo with a 787… with a stinger

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787 route announcements are becoming more common with more planes entering service slowly. It seems that United are going to try and take advantage of the "thin and long" concept (thin demand, long flight) with their new 787 by opening a route from Denver International to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Now don't get too excited as the route is not due to commence until … [Read more...]

Skyways Express/City Airline files for bankruptcy

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Earlier this month, Cimber Sterling fell for bankruptcy after funding was pulled by Mansvell Enterprises. Today, the owner of Skyways Express and City Airline (also Mansvell Enterprises) have pulled the plug on these airlines. All flights operated by Skyways Express and City Airline are cancelled. Or to put it blunt: "The owners of the company have decided not to fund … [Read more...]

UK Border: Heathrow will be ready for Olympics… Honest!

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Officials have been on the PR offensive this morning, promising that entry into London Heathrow will be ready for the increase in demand in the run up and  aftermath of the London 2012 Olympics. Marc Owen, Heathrow director of the UK Border Force has stated that "Hundreds of extra fully trained border staff will be brought in". In regards to border security, he also … [Read more...]

Some Diamond Club titbits…

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Firstly, I got post today. And when it says "Diamond Club" on the envelope, I started to wonder what BA/BMI is up to. Well - it was this: Well for starters, it's a new Diamond Club card, with a few changes. Firstly, there's a BMI Logo (that's a bit late...), and secondly in the top left corner, the Star Alliance logo is gone, with a simple "Gold" left in its … [Read more...]

More strikes at Stansted ahead…

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It seems the summer of discontent is continuing, this time with the GMB Union disagreeing with Swissport over the breakdown of rosters between union members and Swissport. Seven days of strikes are on the cards with the following dates: 0530 on May 23 until 0530 on May 24 0530 on May 26 until 0530 on May 28 0530 on June 2 until 0530 on June 6 Swissport handle for … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – South African Airways Airbus A330

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's a South African Airways Airbus A330-200 on tow at London Heathrow Airport in the morning sun. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]

Poll: In Flight Mobile Phone Use – What’s your view?

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It's time for something different at GhettoIFE - a poll! Earlier this week I wrote about Virgin Atlantic introducing full Mobile Communications on-board their new 3-class Airbus A330's, and the comments were not that favourable. Full in this case is defined as Voice, SMS and Data.  Yes - you will be able to make and receive calls whilst in the air. So my question is … [Read more...]