Economy Class & Beyond

Dubai Airshow: The 777-9X launches, big orders land

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With the Dubai Air Show under way, there has been a flurry of orders as Persian Gulf airlines swoop in to buy aircraft. Lets start with the big news of the Boeing 777X formally launching. With a splash of maroon paint, and a new design, you get these... Boeing 777Xs in formation flight, 777-9X in the foreground, 777-8X in the background. Rendering, The Boeing … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Jet Airways

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It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage in the overhead locker or under the seat in front of you, ensure your table is stowed and that your seat is in the upright position as we go to this week's safety video. This week ,its Jet Airways, with another CGI safety demonstration.... Another Safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join … [Read more...]

Finnair strike action off with the two main unions

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In what could be described as good news, Finnair, along with the the Finnish Flight Attendants Association and the Finnish Aviation Union have cancelled their planned industrial action which was scheduled to begin today according to http://www.finnair.com/INT/GB/flight-information All sides have have agreed a new collective labor agreement, which involves cost savings. … [Read more...]

Thai Lion Air takes shape, reservations open

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For those needing another low cost option in Asia, Lion Air has opened a new subsidiary for business - Thai Lion Air. The airline will be operating two aircraft to begin with, with a hub at Bangkok Don Mueang Airport. The airline will operate three routes initially (two international, one domestic) from the 4th December 2013: - Don Mueang to Chiang Mai - Don Mueang to … [Read more...]

Finnair staff prepare to walk out on strike – services affected.

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In unwelcome news, the Finnish Cabin Crew Union and Finnish Aviation Union have published a strike waring against Finnair, with possibilities of strikes from 15th November to 23rd November. Additional notice of strikes have given between 27th November to 30th November. Whilst negotiations are ongoing, Finnair are allowing passengers to rebook tickets to 31st May 2014 … [Read more...]

Tiers and Dreams: Back to O’Hare, AA Admirals Club

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Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club - THIS SECTION American Airlines AA1380 Chicago to St Louis, St Louis AAdmirals Club, AA1685 St Louis to Dallas … [Read more...]

Air Berlin to increase USA routes to Chicago and New York

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An interesting opportunity has popped up for those who like redeeming Avios on the cheap (as well as more connections to the United States), with Air Berlin increasing the frequencies on three of their US routes. First up, Berlin Tegel - Chicago is to go Daily: AB7420 DEPART TXL 10:00 ARRIVE ORD 12:10 AB7421 DEPART ORD 15:25 ARRIVE TXL 07:00+1 Commences: 1st May 2014 Booked … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin America Airbus A319

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some Airplane art. This week, it's a rare sight at Dallas Fort Worth - other airlines other than American Airlines -  with a Virgin America Airbus A319 pushing back (named The 1 year old Virgin), with a US Airways Airbus A319 at the gate The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for … [Read more...]

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