Economy Class & Beyond

BMI – New Partners Award Chart

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The new award chart from BMI is out at https://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/loyalty-programmes/diamond-club/spending-miles/airline-partner-flights.aspx And it isn't pretty to say the least sadly. One way segments are allowed only on BMI fights. All other segments are return segments trip. No more cash and miles allowed except on BMI flights Single carrier itineraries … [Read more...]

SriLankan Airlines to join OneWorld… huh?

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In what seems like a move to cover more of the Asia region, OneWorld is inviting SirLankan Airlines to the alliance. I'm still trying to work this out, but this is looking like a cover move after the Kingfisher Airlines debacle without actually having to have a member airline in India itself, whilst increasing the OneWorld footprint. The airline will formally join … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – ANA Boeing 737-800

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It's Sunday again, and it's time for some Airplane art. This week it's an ANA Boeing 737-800 taxing at Tokyo Haneda International Airport, with the city of Tokyo and the Tokyo SkyTree in the background. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version! More Airplane Art of course next week! … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – StarFlyer Safety Ninja’s

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It's time to return one of GhettoIFE's favourite sections for the next few weeks - Safety Video Saturday. First up is StarFlyer of Japan who have deployed Ninja's to help in delivering their safety video. As any airline does ;) Well with planes in black, the airline does look very Ninja-y - and to raise a smile - as it's Smile Saturday on Boarding Area. As … [Read more...]

The slow removal of BD codes continues

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The BMI route network is being slowly absorbed into the happy British Airways network. The following routes are up for changes, with BMI flight codes (BD) switching to British Airways flight codes (BA) From 27th June 2012 Belfast Dublin Manchester If you're affected by these changes you will be contacted directly. From 4th July … [Read more...]

IAG completes sale of BMI Regional

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Lets have a good news story to end the day on. International Airlines Group has completed the sale of BMI Regional to Sector Aviation Holdings.  This move should go some way to saving the 330 jobs that are at BMI regional. The completed sale price of £8 million has been approved by the CAA, and thus Sector Aviation Holdings are in business. BMI Regional operate a fleet … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to go 4 times a day on London – Singapore Route

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Well this is a turnup for the books with Sinagapore Airlines increasing its services to London Heathrow with a 4th service. Singapore Changi to London Heathrow SQ308 DEPART SIN 09:05 ARRIVE LHR 15:30 A380, DAILY SQ318 DEPART SIN 12:45 ARRIVE LHR 19:10 A380, DAILY SQ322 DEPART SIN 23:30 ARRIVE LHR 05:55+1 A380, DAILY SQ306 DEPART SIN 23:45 ARRIVE LHR 06:20+1 … [Read more...]

What’s in the British Airways Blue Welcome Kit?

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Don't look at me in that tone of voice. We all have to start at the bottom of frequent flyer membership scheme no matter were we are. Some time ago (February) I got this kit, and have been meaning to pop it online. AS there are a lot of BMI Lolcats Diamond Club Members moving to British Airways Executive Club, it seems timely to bring up what's in the Blue package. This … [Read more...]