Well with the massive changes happening, it seems that now this could hurt operators, with shares in Delta and AMR (American) dropping by about 4%, UAL (United) down 3.4% and US Airways down 6.7%, with fears that this incident will depress air travel further than it is at the moment, and that the extra costs of implementing security changes will affect the back pocket - let … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn Special – Virgin Atlantic 747-400 taking off
Well it's Sunday - and a Christmas Sunday to boot, so as a present to all, it's a trip special of a Virgin Atlantic 747-400 taking off from Las Vegas on the long trek back to London Gatwick More Airplane p0rn.... next year ;) (it's only a few days away!! ;) ) … [Read more...]
Taking extreme changes…
It seems the airlines are taking deep action after the NW253 incident. Companies have updated their travel advice to include: Only one item of hand luggage, including items bought airside (British Airways and Virgin will not charge extra) If your presents are wrapped, check them in Passengers subject to "pat-down" searches before boarding, on top of usual … [Read more...]
Changes due to NW253 Incident
British Airways BA has imposed an immediate bag restriction on it's US flights, restricting one bag per person only from Heathrow or Gatwick. Expect security checkpoints to have increased as well as well as other airlines following suite . BAA is reporting (Heathrow Airport) "Travelling to the USA? Passengers travelling to the United States should expect their … [Read more...]
DL/NW Flight 253 Terror Incident. Merry Christmas…
It seems that Delta/Northwest Flight 253 Amsterdam to Detroit had a little "fun" on it, with an attempted terrorism attempt on it. A 23-year-old Nigerian man was trying to ignite an explosive device as the A330 begun it's 20 minute approach to Detroit. He was overpowered by some of the 278 passengers and 11 crew. Reports say he burnt his leg. No-one else was hurt. The … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas from GhettoIFE!
Well it's Christmas day in GhettoIFE land. May you day be peaceful with your IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) working - be it inbuilt, custom made or a television in your front room with you and yours safely. … [Read more...]
The Miracle of Flight AA331
This was going to be published yesterday - but I honestly was in superranty mood after the laughable misoperation of the ID Cards. Plus it's given me more time to write this entry with a few more facts, so all the better really.. American Airlines Flight AA331 was a simple Washington DC (Regan National) to Jamaica Service via Miami service, served by a Boeing 737-800 … [Read more...]
Got a UK ID Card? Don’t expect to get out of the country on it….
If you're one of the 1736 fools citizens people victims users of the UK National ID Card (Manchester Area), one of it's esteemed promises from The Home Office was. "The Home Office said these ID cards could be used for travel in Europe, as well as being a means of identity in opening up bank accounts and the like." Well. A lot of travel companies are really playing ball … [Read more...]
Ice and Snow still causing trouble – Ryanair 737-800 skids off the taxiway
One word: Ouch. Picture - BBC News It seems that everywhere is a bit of a skidpan at the moment - especially at Glasgow Prestwick Airport were a Ryanair 737 that arrived from Dublin skidded off a taxiway after landing safely. No injuries thankfully amongst the 129 passengers and 6 crew, and were evacuated normally. Whilst the aircraft has been deemded safe to fly … [Read more...]
A smattering of snow, and everything goes wrong…
Snow and ice are still playing up in the UK, so here's a few things to be aware of: All London Airports, Bristol, Manchester and in fact - the majority of UK Airports are showing delays. Eurostar is still suspended, pending testing of the new snow defence systems installed on the trains. Roads are still chaotic Also the East Coast of the USA is suffering major snow … [Read more...]
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