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JAL: Approching Endgame?

12/01/2010 by Kevincm

JAL's shares have once again taken a nosedive as people fear it's heading into bankruptcy - even though American has increased its bid to $1.3 Billion and it's employees have voted to take cuts in the pensions scheme. With further cost cutting concessions - The Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation of Japan will happily inject new cash - providing JAL goes bankrupt, … [Read more...]

Maxmising LHR-ORD (The Spring Commute) – Part I….

11/01/2010 by Kevincm

So it's coming up to that time of year again when I visit the USA. As I'm on limited time to, there will be little time for mileage running, or doing great hops here and there. So what's the obvious answer? Either nest a trip inside a trip (which 9/10 times isn't allowed) ... or try to maximise mileage vs cost. So whilst A) is a nice idea - it isn't going to happen (least of … [Read more...]

Korean Air show how to get decals on a plane

11/01/2010 by Kevincm

Ok - this one passed me by, but it's a good little video of how Korean Air tart up one of their 747-400 fleet to show the sponsorship of the British Museum Well you can't say they didn't make an effort with the plane. Very cute... if the music is slightly annoying... … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – Delta MD-88

10/01/2010 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so therefore it must be time for some more airplane p0rn!This week, A McDonnell Douglas MD-88 in Delta colours at Philadelphia International More of course next week! … [Read more...]

More Snow ahead – expected Sunday – LONDON in the firing line

09/01/2010 by Kevincm

The weather predictions for this weekend are NOT good with more snow due on Sunday. Alas, expect delays and cancellations on fights, trains and public transport services. Trouble is expected until Mid-January at the earliest... and it would be nice for it to finish as Ive had enough slip/slide fun on ice this year.... … [Read more...]

The fallout of NW253 – Trouble on EK004 (LHR-DBX).

09/01/2010 by Kevincm

It seems what some considered as "little things" are making airlines lock down quickly. Three people made verbal threats on the plane as it was taxing at Heathrow. The plane was brought back to stand, and Police swarmed on board. These people were arrested, and the plane brought back onto Heathrow T3, with armed police and sniffer dogs checking the plane out.  Other … [Read more...]

A simple graphical representation of why the UK has ground to a halt…

08/01/2010 by Kevincm

A single picture can say a 1000 words... There are still substantial delays, service cuts and incidents as of today (08/01). Please check before you travel. Image: NASA/GSFC, MODIS Rapid Response, Full size at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8447023.stm … [Read more...]

BA and Unite – Back to to the negotiating table….

07/01/2010 by Kevincm

Well it seems BA and Unite are heading back to the table to try and avoid the oncoming storm of more strike action. Unite has agreed to the talks with BA in an attempt to find a settlement over jobs, pay and conditions.  As you remember, on the run-up to Christmas,  strike action was around the corner until it was deemed illegal by the courts. In response, Unite … [Read more...]

Yes, the weather is still bad…

07/01/2010 by Kevincm

... and there are many disruptions at airports, airlines, train and public transport. And roads too. Whilst the snow threat has receded, it's now turning from a Snow into an Ice problem with black ice developing everywhere. Allow extra time for your journeys, and check with your carrier if a service is running! … [Read more...]

And if you think my luggage is bad… (Thai Airlines Luggage Scandel)

07/01/2010 by Kevincm

The Chairman of Thai seems to forgotten to pay some excess baggage fees.... by about $5000, with a bit of customs fraud thrown in too. The Thai media and bloggers have been all over this, and after the extended coverage,  Wallop Bhukkanasut, stepped down The avoidance was on a Toyko-Bangkok, with 30 cases  of luggage being sent. Not only this, but to avoid … [Read more...]

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