Economy Class & Beyond

D7: Air Asia X is moving from STN to LGW

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For those of you who love Low Cost Carriers on ultra-long haul routes, Air Asia X is upping sticks from London Stansted and heading over to London Gatwick.This will be for flights arriving and departing from October 24th, providing better connections to the South East and beyond. Slots times will be simlar, so check your travel plans - EasyJet is also cooperating and can … [Read more...]

TT: Tiger Airways Australia – Court appearance set for 22/07

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Tiger Airways Australia's case for an extended grounded by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be heard on 22nd July. Subject to the result of the hearing will determine if Tiger Australia remains grounded, or actually flies. If the hearing goes against Tiger Australia, they grounded till at least the 1st August. Tiger Australia has said it is optimistic … [Read more...]

In it for the Miles – ua1flyer hits 10,000,000 Miles … the HARD Way.

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ua1flyer - or Thomas Stuker has made one hell of an achievement. That is flying 10,000,000 (Ten Million) miles with United. For those keeping track that's, 5,962 United Airlines flights flying the equivalent of 400 times around the globe. And no matter what class you're in, that's one hell of a lot of flying.And that's one hell of a cause for a party in Chicago - which is what … [Read more...]

QF: Pliots vote for industrial action

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It seems all is not well aboard the good ship Qantas with the pilots voting to take industrial action over pay and conditions. With 94% of those who voted voting for action - although at this time the exact form (eg strikes) has not been decided or when it would take place. The Union wishes to use the threat of the action as a stick to push Qantas management to the table for … [Read more...]

VS: Strike threat lifted.

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Good news for those of you travelling on Virgin Atlantic, with BALPA lifting the threat of strike action for now.It seems a new offer has been received from the management at Virgin Atlantic, and BALPA will need time to present it to its members. However, some commercial confidentiality is in place with no details of the offer being made public. Will this quell the threat? I … [Read more...]

TT: CASA to attempt to keep Tiger Austraila grounded until 1st August….

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It seems the CASA is just not happy with Tiger Airways Australia at the moment, and is seeking permission for Tiger to be grounded until 1st August 2011.The purpose is for the CASA to complete it's investigations.The CASA states:"If CASA completes its investigations and determinations before 1 August 2011 and is satisfied Tiger Airways Australia no longer poses a serious and … [Read more...]

ZH: Shenzhen Airlines to Join Star Alliance

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After the loss of one of it's partners in China (Shanghai Airlines), it seems Star Alliance is trying again with a new partner - Shenzhen Airlines.The airline has been accepted as a future member of Star, and is due to join within the next 24 months.Shenzhen Airlines will provide more connectivity to Southern China, along with it's 85% majority owner Air China. Shenzhen … [Read more...]