Economy Class & Beyond

Ryanair goes on the attack – Brussels Airlines and Alitalia in its sights with new bases

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Ryanair has launched two new bases this week with Rome-FCO and Brussels Airport joining the ranks of Ryanairports. The Rome-Fiumcino base is a direct hit against Alitalia, operating the following routes Commencing 18th December 2013 Rome Fiumcino – Catania Rome Fiumcino – Palermo Commencing 19th December 2013 Rome Fiumcino – Lamezia Terme Commencing 27th February … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand does “All Black Friday” with discounts codes

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Air New Zealand has joined party for Black Friday, with discounts on fares on sale today only (29th November) Discounts are available from London to New Zealand, Los Angeles and Pacific Islands, with £50 off Economy Cabins, £150 off Premium Economy and £250 in Business Premier. See below for the magic promo codes: Destination Cabin Discount Promo … [Read more...]

Biman Bangladesh to withdraw DC-10, with a special send off

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Hand up who has flown a McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in their time? Well there is one carrier left operating them on a scheduled carrier basis, and that's Biman Bangladesh Airlines. For aviation geeks (and yes, yours truly can be amongst their ranks), Biman are preparing a send off for their DC-10s as they are due to retire them shortly The first of their DC-10s was retired on … [Read more...]

EasyJet to add a new base in Hamburg

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It seems there are various ways to scare Lufthansa - be you friend or foe - with EasyJet announcing it is to open a base at Hamburg Airport. The base will operate ten new routes, which start from 30th March 2014 - and grows from that point - including: Commencing 30th March 2014 – Naples Commencing 31st March 2014 – Copenhagen – Milan Malpensa – Nice – Palma … [Read more...]

BA Cityflyer introduces Rotterdam service, goes after CityJet

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It seems that British Airways Cityflyer is going on the attach with the introduction of new routes from London City Airport. From 30th March, Citiflyer will introduce London City Airport to Rotterdam with up to 5 flights a day. London City – Rotterdam BA4451 DEPART LCY 07:30 ARRIVE RTM 09:25 Operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday BA4453 DEPART LCY 10:30 ARRIVE RTM … [Read more...]

Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines have a paddy – Frequent fliers loose out

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It seems the cooperative nature of Star Alliance has taken another hit, as Lufthansa slashes code-share with fellow partner Turkish Airlines, as Turkish are taking Lufthansa's passengers from the German regions, connecting them at their hub to worldwide destinations. This hasn't gone down a storm to put it nicely, as Lufthansa customers are defecting to Turkish … [Read more...]

Intercontinetal Hotel Group flash sale for UK and EU

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It seems the Intercontinental hotel group is having a flash sale, with some darn good prices over Christmas and the New Year: Book between 25th and 26th November for bookings between 16th December and 26th January. Booking for this flash sale is by phone only on 0871 221 3953 (UK Number) or at … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Alitalia Airbus A321

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's an Alitalia Airbus A321 on preparing to land at London Heathrow Airport. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Vietnam Airlines

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It's Saturday again, so its time to its time to stow your luggage in the overhead bin, stow your tray table and fasten your seatbelt as we go to this weeks safety video as we go to this week's safety video. This week, its Vietnam Airlines demonstrating safety aboard their Airbus A321s More next week. Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by … [Read more...]

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