Economy Class & Beyond

Saturday Night Live on the TSA….

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With thanks to Lucky, Saturday Night Live take a close look of what can happen if you refuse to go through the Nude-O-Scope/Millimetre Wave Scanner this Thanksgiving weekendAlas and sadly, very close to the truth... … [Read more...]

BD: Wha? You actually *fly* BMI? 10% off sound any good?

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This in from Business Traveller, and it's another 10% off flying BMI.Your magic code is: 10BMIFLIGHTSPECIAL You need to have made your booking before midnight November 25, with your travel completed between January 1-31, 2011.Valid only on BMI metal flights (ie, Flown by BMI for BMI, not Codeshares, Wet leased services or BMI Baby)And of course, it's valid on the BASE FARE only … [Read more...]

JQ: Jetstar to GhettoIFE Lovers – You’re still going to have to make your own for a bit…. (iPad IFE Delayed)

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For those of you who make GhettoIFE units with iPods, iPhones and iPads on Jetstar, and were hoping to use their iPad IFE unit, a bit of bad news as they're delayed for a bit.Originally due for roll-out towards the end of this year, something has fouled up on the way - with contract negotiations with Apple and Media Companies proving to be the sticky point. JetStar will be … [Read more...]

Rolls Royce A380’s: Oh Dear….

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Bad news for Rolls Royce Powered A380's with the news today that more engine swaps will be required.Qantas estimates that up to 40 engines will be required for swaps throughout the global A380 RR Powered fleet. Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas quotes:"We've been talking to Airbus and Rolls-Royce and we understand that the number is around 40," he said."We'll have a daily dialogue with … [Read more...]

FR: Time for another delay thanks to Ryanair….

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Yet another story of why travelling on Ryanair can contain so many levels of fun, it's unfunny. See http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20101117/ts_afp/belgiumirelandprotestairlinecompanyryanair for the entertainment. Perhaps the most telling thing in the whole piece is this"A Ryanair spokesperson was not immediately reachable for comment."Say it all really... … [Read more...]

DL: Boston and Miami Flights times announced

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Delta confirms the annoucment last week of the new Boston and Miami routes from from London Heathrow.Boston is operated twice daily (all times local).OutboundLHR DEPART   BOS ARRIVE10:30        13:20 13:35        16:25Return BOS DEPART   LHR … [Read more...]

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