Economy Class & Beyond

… and the Strike talks are intrupted…

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... because the Socialist Worker protesters have managed to break into the ACAS building, climb up to the 23rd Floor.Around 200 workers were protesting, with a dozen breaking in, forcing themselves into the meeting.Even Unite's Tony Woodley said "If you support the cabin crew - GET OUT".Willie Walsh just kept calm and on the phone.The talks have broken up for now - and were … [Read more...]

And We Are One!

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Well, I never thought I'd get this far, but I'm happy to say this...GhettoIFE.com is one year old today, and just shy of 500 posts in the first year!!!I'd like to thank everyone who has: clickedwandered overaccidentally clickedlaughed at my misfortuneWandered over from Boarding Area, FlyerTalk, Flightsimworld, Airliners.netLooked at picturesHave left comments during this past … [Read more...]

Going into Austraila? Read your customs form if you’re bringing naughty material into the country….

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Well it seems Australia has been updating forms without telling anyone. In particular someone has updated the forms you must declare if you are bringing in Pornography into the Australia. It's started to come to light, mainly thanks to the Australian Sex Party. To quote,. Fiona Patten, president of the Australian Sex Party, said: “If you and your partner have filmed or … [Read more...]

BA looses a fair wodge down the back of the sofa… £531 million…

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Well, in not entirely unexpected news, British Airways has made it's announcement for it's full year, and it not good.Whilst not on Air France-KLM's level, it's still a hefty dent of £531 million. Losses for BA were blamed on lower passenger numbers, increased costs and strike action.Whilst revenues were down £1 billion on the previous year, there have been cost … [Read more...]

FCO – Avoid Thailand unless it’s essential you’re there.

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The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has updated their advisory on the Bangkok and Thailand situation.In a nutshell:The overall level of the advice has changed; we advise against all travel to specific parts of Thailand, including Bangkok.  We advise against all but essential travel to other specific parts of Thailand, including Chiang Mai.Oh dear. The breakdown … [Read more...]

Another LCC tries to make USA-STN work… but will it?

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So Sun Country Airlines are going to make a bash of a Summer route, linking Minneapolis St Paul with London Stansted. But who are they, why should you care, and what are they on?Sun Country has been through the mill, and is coming out of Chapter 11 reorganisation, and seems to be in the mood to try something different, namley running an over the pond service. Running through … [Read more...]