Economy Class & Beyond

IAG Secures EU Clearance to purchase BMI.

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Well - it's done. International Airlines Group has secured the clearances to purchase British Midland Airways from Lufthansa According to Reuters, the 14 slots that were given up were the key to complete the purchase. The deal worth £172.5 million will give IAG through its British Airways unit the remaining slots. More importantly, more information about the slots have … [Read more...]

And another couple of UK point opportunities to do before end of Sunday

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For those of you with Tesco Clubcard vouchers, the big conversion periods are ending. For most of you, the best value is the 250 Clubcard points = 1000 Avios (vs usual 600 Avios) offer. And if you've got multiples of £2.50 clubcard vouchers left, you've got until Sunday 31st March to convert them. If you go for the auto-opt in of Virgin to exchange your current and all … [Read more...]

Still got BMI miles? Redeem them. NOW.

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This is probably the most silly post I write, but here's a gentle hint for those of you who have BMI left. If you've got BMI Miles, REDEEM THEM. NOW.   With things coming to an end with BMI, for some really good value redemption, get them in as soon as possible. Lets face it - the value of miles only head one way - even on a 1:1 switch to Avios, there is plenty to … [Read more...]

IAG purchase of BMI: Looks to clear after concessions

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An update from Reuters indicates that International Airlines Group (owner of British Airways and Iberia) is prepared to make more concessions to enable the sale of British Midland International/British Midland Airways According to the report, IAG offered give up 10 slots for domestic and international use. But it seems the moaning of Virgin Atlantic Group has resulted in a … [Read more...]

Spanish General strike – Cancellations ahead.

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Well it seems there is chaos is Spain with a General Strike being called, and lets face it - this is not pretty in the least. The strike is being called due to the new conservative government's labour reforms and austerity cuts, and every part of Spanish life is being hit - including airports and air traffic control. As a result, there are major cancellations … [Read more...]

EasyJet to trial allocated seat numbers….

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Well, this is a turnabout for the books. EasyJet is to trial allocated seats on a number of limited routes. Of course, everything will be chargable, with those wanting: Exit Row - £12 Front Row - £8 Anywhere else £3 The following routes are in the trial: Glasgow to Alicante London Luton to Alicante London Luton to  Istanbul London Luton to … [Read more...]

ORD XII – Another lounge

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One lounge has semi decent food. The other does not. One has a good view. The other looks like it is in a black pit of hell. Meanwhile - breakfast is served! More hopefully when I've made my first stop... … [Read more...]

JAL takes delivery of the it’s first 787

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Well for those 787 watchers out there - good news. Japan Airlines today took delivery of its first pair of Boeing 787-8 aircraft. The JAL 787-8 being unveiled at Boeing's Everett Plant - Image, The Boeing Company JAL 787 Taxing at Everett - Picture - The Boeing Company As JAL ramps up to the Tokyo Narita to Boston service due to commence next month, and  … [Read more...]