Economy Class & Beyond

QF: Withdraws John Travolta Safety Video.

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Well as it's part of Safety Video Saturday not a few weeks ago, it seems that Qantas have pulled the John Travolta Safety Video due to the current industrial dispute.To be blunt, John says in the video "there is no one he would rather having flying the plane than a Qantas pilot". The Union disagrees with Qantas's current plans to outsource some pilotsAIPA suggests this move is … [Read more...]

AA: WiFi IFE with “Bring your own device… and Credit Card”

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American Airlines has teamed up with GoGo inflight wireless IFE system called "Entertainment on Demand" It's a streaming video service, and as you've probably guessed - requires payment to use it. TV Shows are charged at $0.99 per episode and film $3.99 a pop. GoGo Wireless Services are available in-flight of flights over 90 minutes on AA for $4.95 and upwards. If you run out … [Read more...]

Thai Airways presents… Thai Wings…

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It seems that Thai Airlines has found a purpose for their new A320's coming on stream soon - and that's to create a new airline called "Thai Wings" initially. Unlike a lot of start-ups in the region, this is a full fat product - it will have the trappings of Business classes, baggage allowances, meals - very much how Silk Air is to Singapore Airlines.The first four A320's that … [Read more...]

BA: 50% off W and Y class Redemptions

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British are running a promotion for 50% off Economy and Premium Economy (World Traveller, EuroTraveller and World Traveller Plus) faresNote before you get excited First, Club World are EXCLUDED from this 50% off sale.Full details at http://www.britishairways.com/travel/executive-flight-offer-6/execclub/en_gbAs usual, taxes are excluded. Might work out good for short Eurohops or … [Read more...]

Heading to Gatwick today? Allow Extra Time.

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There has been some flood damage along the main London to Brighton line in South London that is affecting Gatwick servicesAlas, a burst water main brought the rail service to its knees, flooding the tracks. Gatwick Express has been slashed to a Half Hour Service (as opposed to every 15 minutes). In addition, services between London and the South Coast are hit with a temporary … [Read more...]

TT: Tiger Airways Australia – Still Grounded

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At the risk of running the same headline twice, it's still the case.Tiger Airways Australia is still grounded pending a resumption of a hearing on the 3rd August.Both Tiger Airways Australia and the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority agreed to this, with the hearing adjourned twice now. Tiger Airways Australia has confirmed that its operations are likely to be suspended … [Read more...]

AI: Star Alliance Membership joining “suspended”

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Well in completely unsurprising news Star Alliance and Air India have chosen to "suspend" talks about integration.This is due to Air India failing to meet conditions deadline after deadline. Typically integration can take anything from a year to two years.Air India have been at this for 4 years - and the gauntlet was thrown down by Jaan Albrecht (CEO, Star Alliance) to be ready … [Read more...]

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