Economy Class & Beyond

BMI updates Facebook post – more of the future revealed…

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Well it seems the end is drawing nearer and nearer.. and on the BMI FaceBook page, an FAQ has been posted. What do we learn from it though? BMI state the intended date from exiting Star Alliance will be to be around 20 April, 2012. BMI, Lufthansa and Star Alliance will be working together to ensure a smooth exit that doesn't leave everyone in the hole. Diamond Club … [Read more...]

An Easter gift from UK Border Agency: Expect delays this weekend

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It seems a lack of manpower is behind this weekend's dire warning that there could be gridlock at the UK Borders The UK Border force says it has a "very solid plan" in place and disruption would be kept to a minimum during the Easter weekend and the weekend after. The UK Border Agency is planning to recruit extra staff to help with the holiday demand. Last year, it seems … [Read more...]

ORDXII – Pictures and Videos up

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If you've been paying attention to the GhettoIFE Twitter feed(@GhettoIFE), this is old news. For everyone else - good news! The pictures and videos from ORDXII are now up. For something different, I've split them by segment. Well it was a good idea at the time... London to Washington Dulles with United in a Boeing 767-300ER Set 1 - … [Read more...]

Asiana says 18th April is the exit date of BMI from Star Alliance…

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Sadly my Korean isn't that great (heck, I got by in Korea with 10 words I think), but this web page from Asiana gives a hint: http://asianaclub.flyasiana.com/Korean/Club2008/customer/Notice_View.jsp?Pkid=325 There are two dates in this: 18th April 2012 and 31st May 2012. I'd guess the 31st May may referrer to the Star Alliance Company Plus. Like it or not - the … [Read more...]

Stansted Easter Strike called off

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Good news if you're heading off for the Easter break with Swissport and the GMB union agreeing call off the proposed Easter strike The GMB union members working for Swissport had agreed to strike due to the pay cuts proposed, however both sides have seen sense over the holiday at least. In a joint statement Swissport and the GMB and Unite unions said: "We are pleased … [Read more...]

Canada. It is a real country amazingly…

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... and for once... no immigration issues! There is a celestial being above. Meanwhile, I seem to be tiddly on Vodka and Coke. So this isn't probably making any sense.... to anyone. Greetings from Pearson International Airport! Next stop: London... England.... … [Read more...]

On the Road again… Next Stop: Toronto..

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Good afternoon from the United B8 "In the upper echelons of ORDT1" Club Another trip is beginning to close down, and I've some good writing material this trip. Although I do have a tiny bit of venom of ICHG and the InterContinental Chicago MagMile. More on that much later ;) For now - it's lounge time, and that can only mean one thing... It's Vodka and Coke … [Read more...]

EVA Air to join Star Alliance – Hello Kitty to get a 777…

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Eva Air has been progressing, and is now an impeding member of Star Alliance. Star Alliance is extremely happy as it expands the Far East Asia market, and will be the 8th member in the region, whilst EVA Air is happy as it allows the airline to access more facilities on the way - whilst it can cooperate further with Air China, and the cross-China/Taiwan Strait … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – ANA Boeing 787

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It's Sunday again, and that can only mean it's time for Airplane Art! This week, once again, its the Internationally configured ANA Boeing 787-8 being towed off to rest after a completing a Frankfurt-am-Main to Tokyo Haneda. The 787 is being towed off after a hard flight at Tokyo Haneda. More airplane art will be online of course next week! … [Read more...]