Well after yesterdays launch of the BA ERJ-170's, we now turn to the big launch of the week - the London City (LCY) to New York JFK International (JFK) via Shannon. (SNN). BA has also resurrected the magic flight numbers - BA1, BA2, BA3, and BA4 - last used on it's Concorde flights. Lets try and work out what BA were thinking when this route was dreamed … [Read more...]
What *really* goes on in the cockpit…
This LOLCAT show's what's going on before you land... Credit: I Can Has Cheezburger? … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – Thai Airlines Airbus A330-200
It's Sunday again, so of course, it's Airplane p0rn day. Today - it's an Thai Airways Airbus A330 beginning it's takeoff roll at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi More airplane p0rn next week! … [Read more...]
The Friday News Roundup
It's Saturday, so it's time to look at the commercial aviation world with raised eyebrows and see what's going on this week. (Apologies for the delays - call it sleep) Qantas - No Upturn just yet Qantas report that don't expect an upturn in traffic, with a 88% drop in profits for the first half of the year. Seems that Kangaroo is going to have to do some more bouncing … [Read more...]
Coupon clipping – £25 off AF/DL flights!
It's time to get your coupon cutters out again Opodo with AirFrance/KLM and Delta are offering £25 off booking over £300. Your magic coupon code is airfrance Book by: 02/10/09 Min Purchase value: £300 UK Residents only See: http://promos.opodo.co.uk/flights/AirFrance_KLM_Delta/special/?CMP=uk-nl-240909 Remember - £25 is … [Read more...]
BA take yet a step closer to the LCCs – want to pre assign any seat? Thats £10….
Oh dear. It seems British Airways is once again "innovating" and "increasing value" to the bottom line, whilst snubbing it's own Frequent Flyers by introducing fees for seats. How very US Airways/Aer Lingus of them. The fees are comparitivly simple: - £10 to reserve a Euro Traveller seat - £20 to reserve a Club Europe/World Traveller /World Traveller Plus … [Read more...]
*BREAKING* JAL goes into full tailspin – Requests Bailout
JAL is really in a tailspin as reported on GhettoIFE earlier this month. Well things are going bad to worse with JAL formally requesting Japanese government bailout funds, and the search for a new partner is growing more intensive, with a solution reached by Mid-October. It's still a contest between Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Delta Airlines Bleak times ahead … [Read more...]
The New US Airways Envoy Seat – please watch me being unamused
US Airways has formaly announced it's new seat from JPA called "The Cirrus" Cirrus Seat Modelled by Mary Kirby - FlightGlobal/Runway Girl Model Layout - US Airways Mockup cabin - Business Traveller magazine In layout - it's going to be in a 1-2-1 Reverse Herringbone layout (Reverse Herringbone.. haven't I seen that position in a blue movie?). In IFE terms, … [Read more...]
Watch out fake or “processed” ESTA’s scams!
*Advice updated - Now includes the mandatory $14 ESTA charge. But pay the US Government, not a 3rd party please?* I've seen a bit of this since ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) came online, but there has been a reminder from the SANS Institute (they do a lot of computer related security) about the fake sites on the rise. For hells teeth … [Read more...]
Freebie Time
I haven't had time to do one of these recently, but as I've not got a lot of post about at the moment (other than the upcoming wonder that is a Chicago Trip), lets do some freebies! Free $20 for staying in a Hyatt Place or Summerfield Suites. Did you upgrade to Platium or Diamond when Hyatt did their last promotion? If so, this is a little cash generator for and night … [Read more...]
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