Economy Class & Beyond

Volcano Ash II: British Airways pulls the plug, KLM pulls services.

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Well it's taken long enough, but British Airways has pulled the plug on some services:Following forecasts of significant volcanic ash in Scottish airspace, British Airways has decided as a precaution that it will not operate any flights between London and Scotland on Tuesday May 24 that arrive in Scotland before 2pm or depart from Scotland before 2pm.At present all other … [Read more...]

Volcano Ash II: Loganair cancels almost all flights tommorow

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A short oneliner from the BBC News Front Page Loganair are cancelling almost all of their 40 flights in Scotland tomorrow due to ash cloud disruption It's been now confirmed that this is down to 36 services, serving the following:BE6770 Aberdeen-SumburghBE6771 Sumburgh-AberdeenBE6772 Aberdeen-SumburghBE6773 Sumburgh-AberdeenBE6807 Glasgow-BenbeculaBE6808 Benbecula-GlasgowBE6811 … [Read more...]

FR: We made money, but expect fares to go up.

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Ryanair have been busy, posting strong profits of 374m euros (23%)during the current season. However, it goes on to moan that a lack of growth in capacity (primarily by not buying more frames from Boeing or Airbus and it disposing of older frames), and higher fuel costs (which everyone is suffering through) will restrict growth and profit increases next year. Ryanair is working … [Read more...]

Strike Action: Heathrow Express/Heathrow Connect –

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It seems the wonderful union known as the National Union of Rail Maritime and Transport Workers has decide to launch a strike against Heathrow Express over pay.Ah yes, that is the sound of universal groaning I hear in the background.Strike dates are set for the 27th and 28 May, commencing at 03:40 for 48 hours.Service during these times is limited:Paddington to Terminal … [Read more...]

Grimsvotn – Ash Cloud a spewing… and heading your way.

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Already causing chaos in Iceland, the Grimsvotn volcano is spewing ash into the air, and is heading to drift toward the United Kingdom this week. NATS and CAA h ave stated there was no effect on UK airspace at present, but they were "monitoring the situation closely".Everyone alas remembers the pain of Eyjafjallajokull which closed European Airspacce for a good few days whilst … [Read more...]

LH: Nächste A380 haltestelle – Singapore!

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Lufthansa have decided the next place to serve with it's A380 fleet, and it's been coming - it's SingaporeThis makes it three Asia Destinations for it's A380 fleet (With Tokyko and Bejing being the other destinations)Additionally a Munich to Jakarta will be operated by the displaced A340.The march of the A380 continues.... … [Read more...]

3 down, 1 to go.

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Two more segments fine in ease. For those considering a back to back at Barcelona, it's a doddle. Greetings from Zurich city centre ... And free wifi - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - apologies for the spelling! … [Read more...]