Economy Class & Beyond

VS/BA/BD: Branson to IAG – Stop Slicing of bits of BMI

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Well it's taken long enough for the Bearded One to get involved, but Richard Branson is calling on regulators to examine the purchase of slots at London’s Heathrow by IAG from Lufthansa.. and it's British Midland International subsidiary according to Bloomberg Virgin Say: “Branson is concerned that BA could be attempting to salami slice BMI’s key assets, … [Read more...]

BFSEWR to escape APD?

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Over in Northern Ireland, there is considerable debate going on regarding the United (Continental operated) service between Belfast International and Newark International Airport. The service operates daily with a Boeing 757-200 However, there are issues, least of which is the Air Passenger Duty (APD) of £60 if you're travelling Economy, £120 if you're going … [Read more...]

Stelios is up to something…. but what?

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It seems Stelios Haji-Ioannou of EasyJet fame is planning something called FastJet.... www.fastjet.com But what is he up to? Certainly EasyJet aren't over impressed. EasyJet say: it has received notice from Haji-Ioannou that he "intends to set up airline branded Fastjet and that a website, www.fastjet.com, has already been established". and "To the extent … [Read more...]

D7: The Push For Sydney and Japan

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AirAsia X is beginning it's push to serve Sydney from Kuala Lumpur LCCT, adding to the served destinations to Australia. However, there are little completion issues - namley the Malaysian authorities refusing to fly the rote. That privilege has been reserved for Malaysian Airlines. As one of the bigger cities in Australia, it's a no-brainer for an airline to launch a … [Read more...]

NH: Boeing 787 Number 1 Delivered

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Boeing have formally handed over and delivered the first production Boeing 787 aircraft to All Nippon Airways yesterday, which marks a big landmark for the 787 programme - a delivery  to the customer. Image - The Boeing Company The ceremonial handing over of the keys (and the cash in Boeing's bank account) now complete, the first production frame will be heading off … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Multi-Modal-Mayhem – Back to Toronto with a multi-modal bevvy of madness… With Eurolines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa

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Multi-Modal-Mayhem - Back to Toronto with a multi-modal bevvy of madness... With Eurolines, Brussels Airlines, Air Canada and Lufthansa Well I did promise I have something on the boil. Guess I’m starting to understand the mistake fares that happen. Oh well. As usual, we’re in traditional Kevincm territory here - that means it’s back of the plane, … [Read more...]

YYZ2: Trip Pictures Loaded

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Good news! The trip pictures are now all loaded for your entertainment. Again, they're all listed on my Photoblog, but for now, here's the full list: They're available on the sidebar to the left, but here's the direct links to them The trip bits: Part 1: To London - http://www.photoblog.com/kevincm/2011/09/13/yyz2-to-london.html Part 2: London to Brussels on … [Read more...]