Economy Class & Beyond

Wrapping up Farnborough – last orders please…

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Well Farnborough is over for another 2 years (as next year, we're back to Paris), so lets look at the which carriers have decided to splurge some pennies at equipment makers.Okay? We can have airplanes!China's Okay Airways has ordered 10 Boeing 737-800s which will be delivered from 2014. Previously just a lessee, this will be the first purchase directly from Boeing.This will … [Read more...]

BA and Unite: Unite to go to the courts to get back rights…

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In the continuing battle of the odd couple, Unite is taking a pop at BA by taking it to court over the withdrawn travel concessions of striked cabin crew, claiming a breach of the European Human rights legislation.It belives that these privlages were withdrawn without proper disciplinary procedures being followed. With Unite trying the publicity drive with Unite providing … [Read more...]

AB: Air Berlin puts the cat amongst the pigeons: To join OneWorld….

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Now here's something that is completely out of the blue - Air Berlin - a Low Cost Carrier based in Germany has accepted an invitation to join OneWorld! Appearing on the Oneworld website, a full statement is to be released Tuesday afternoon, and will be a development routes with AA and Finnair - with British Airways acting as a mentor. Could this be the starting pistol some have … [Read more...]

BMI Diamond Club to Miles and More – The Whole Debacle.

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As information is slowly filling in month by month about the changes to Diamond Club and how it will or will not be merging into Miles and More, GhettoIFE.com will be keeping a very close eye on events (as a reporter, analyst and customer).NOTE as of 9th February, there will be no movement into Miles and More during 2011. See most recent post Most Recent Post:The Long Road to … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – United A320

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It's another Sunday, so that must logically mean time it's time for some Airplane p0rn. This week, it's an "ex-Ted" United Airlines  Airbus A320 coming into the gate at Washington Dulles InternationalMore next week! … [Read more...]

Farnborough Day 5

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Well it's close to the wrapping up point at Farnborough, but there's still a few low hanging fruit to get. Lets see who's buying what...Air Austral opts for 777-200LR'sAir Austral wants to run fully loaded planes from Reunion to Paris on a very short, and is ordering 2 777-200LR's to help. Air Austral runs three 777-200ERs and two 777-300ERs, and also has the A380 in the mad … [Read more...]

Farnborough Day 4

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Well maybe I was lieing. There are some orders about today, so lets see what the manufacturers and others are doing today:Virgin America signs for up to 60 Airbus A320s - with sharklets.Virgin America is on a push for expansion, and has opted for more A320's - 40 firm and 20 optionsIf the Memo turns into an order, they would start arriving in 2013.Pam Ann would just love the … [Read more...]

Farnborough Day 3

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So as we end Day 3 of Farnborough, a lot of the big deals have been done. Lets see what's rocking and rolling today.....RBS Aviation buys a selection of planes.Yes - lessors are doing a lot of trade this show, and it's RBS Aviation turn to make an order.This time RBS Aviation Capital is purchasing 95 frames - 52 Airbus A320-family and 43 Boeing 737 family aircraft (although … [Read more...]

BMI Diamond Club: Nope, We don’t know anything still.

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Cofunsion still reigns regarding the migration of Diamond Club to Miles and More. BMI have popped a little statement on FaceBook, but for clarity, here it is in word and form:We have communicated all of the comments on this thread internally and would like to thank everyone who has taken part so far. Your comments are all being taken on board internally and are highly valued. … [Read more...]

AA/BA/IB – The TATL Joint Venture is Go!

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Some minor good news for the three operators - American Airways, British Airways and Ibera have recivied clearance from US anti-trust authorities regarding their proposed Transatlantic (TATL) Joint venture, This will allow carriers in the Oneworld Alliance to coordinate scheduling, pricing, and other services (as is done by the other two alliances - Star Alliance on the same … [Read more...]