Economy Class & Beyond

iPhone/Airline Apps – List updated!

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The list has been few a few revisions, and as more people jump onto the iPhone App bandwagon, the list of airlines supporting apps are growing.Shame a lot of the eat data for breakfast - not good if you're roaming.But still the latest list is at http://www.ghettoife.com/2010/02/iphone-apps-is-there-app-for-your.html (all listed are free)Fill your boots! … [Read more...]

EasyJet tries to find an easy solution to Volcanic Ash detection….

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Well, easyJet have been busy of late, and they've come up with a new technology for Volanic Ash called "AVOID"  (Airborne Volcanic Object Identifier and Detector), developed by Dr Fred Prata of the Norwegian Institute for Air Research (NILU) - or in real terms - a Radar for Volcanic Ash.By placing infrared tech and sensors on an aircraft, that will send images to  … [Read more...]

More A380’s heading towards LHR … and MAN?

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Both Qantas and Emirates are upping service frequency and swapping Boeing 747's/777's for Airbus A380 aircraft for London services.Emirates will be bringing a second service, which will be EK03/04 (along with EK01/02) with a Dubai service, making it two A380 services a day to London Heathrow.  The remaining services (EK05/06, 07/08) will remain on whatever other equipment … [Read more...]

And so the inevitiable happens – the iPad becomes an IFE Device.

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(Yes, I know - an on-topic post. Be shocked.)Jetstar (the low cost arm of Qantas) will be trialing a new Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that is based on... the iPad, initaly on some domestic routes across Australia.According to Jetstar's CEO Bruce Buchanan, in his own words:"Based on demand for the iPads as part of the trial, we'll be looking to roll out the … [Read more...]

Off to the World Cup? Planning to use your Smartphone? BE VERY CAREFUL!

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Well in a few days the world cup (football - no not Aussie Rules, Gaelic Football or the American thing - we're talking foot on a circular ball in low scoring games) will be up and running. But if you're thinking of taking that wonderful little smartphone you have (be it an iPhone, an Android device or anything that can connect to the Internet), unless your roaming agreement is … [Read more...]

Aeroflot says no to drink on certain Y class routes

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It seems Aeroflot has been busy doing analysis after banning alcohol sales on specific flights in Economy Class since February. By doing this, they have managed to reduce on-board incidents related to intoxication. Selection of the flights affected was done on flights that highest reported alcohol related incidents in the air. By banning alcohol sales in economy, … [Read more...]

Ryanair makes a profit… and then the ODM bitches.

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Well, it makes a difference to talk about someone than BA who are on Day 3 of their third (or is it forth... I loose track)Lets talk about everyone's "favourite" Low Cost Carrier - Ryanair, who has reported a nifty pre-tax profit of €341m, recovering from a loss last year, thanks in no small part to the reduced price of fuel. The airline reported revenue was up 2%, and … [Read more...]

So day 2 of the BA Strike round 3….

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... and what's new? Well, ACAS are trying to rally the two together, and Unite is on the verge of going back to the staff within the next two weeks to ballot.Oh wonderful. But it's still he said/she said territory, with neither side seeming want a resolution. Which isn't pretty if you're a traveller. Nothing new really. … [Read more...]

Air Southwest… Selling up or last gasps?

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Now I've dealt with the annoyance that is the BA Strike, it's time to look at the problems at Air SouthwestNo. Not Southwest Airlines of USA fame, but a small little carrier in the South west of the United Kingdom. But little Air Southwest is to be sold after operating profits drops by £600,00 in 2009.In turn, this now brings the question the pull of Newquay Airport which … [Read more...]