Virgin Atlantic and Delta have finesses their new combined Joint-Venture timetable, with spaced out outbound from London to New York Route, whilst there is a full evening shuttle between with 30 minute - 60 minute frequncy in the evening. London Heathrow - New York JFK VS003 DEPART LHR 09:05 ARRIVE JFK 11:50 Airbus A340-600 DL001 DEPART LHR 10:15 ARRIVE JFK 13:15 Boeing … [Read more...]
#RucksackGate – How a simple idea helps….
As we're all aware (or I'm forcing onto your feeds) RucksackGate is into Day 2. The baggage has entered the luggage system at San Juan - mostly repaired (I hope). So I went through a few sewing kits last night repair it. And if truth be known - at speed. How was this minor achievement done? Rather simply, and in part with the help of Intercontinental Hotels (in particular … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle to operate Long Haul Services… from LONDON GATWICK!
It seems Norwegian Air Shuttle is on the attack at London Gatwick, as the Global Distribution Systems are going mad with new flights loaded from London Gatwick to the USA. From the data at Airline Routes, the following long haul services could be launched London Gatwick to Los Angeles - twice a week from 2nd July 2014 (Wednesday and Sunday) London Gatwick to New York … [Read more...]
Ireland to drop €3 Air Passenger Duty
It seems Ireland is seeing the benefits of its low passenger duty fees - so much so, from April 2014 the current €3 levy will be DROPPED COMPLETELY. There are full details in the Irish Budget with commentary at http://insideireland.ie/2013/10/16/tourism-and-transport-budget-news-roundup-welcome-for-retention-of-9-vat-rate-102347/ This compares with Northern Ireland who … [Read more...]
AA: Good flights… not so good luggage handling….
Good evening from San Juan (Yes, I'm in the process of a mileage run atm). Alas, good cannot be described to the megarucksack when I found this at SJU Sadly, this is at the base of a rucksack - which isn't good for its long term life. A broken strap and stitching coming apart equals one thing: trouble. So, at my hotel, I've got a few sewing kits. Alas, … [Read more...]
American to Launch DFW – Hong Kong/Shanghai route!
Good afternoon from the DFW D Gates Admiral's Club Lounge... and I've just arrived to find a very busy celebration has come to a close with the launch of American Airlines route from Dallas Forth to: Hong Kong Shanghai Yep. My timing is classic as always Here's the information I managed to gleam without a press pass ;) Dallas Fort Worth - Hong Kong will … [Read more...]
United prepares Summer 2014 changes
It seems that United Airlines is preparing a big switch - around for the Summer 2014 season, with services from Newark to Europe having major changes according to Airline Routes http://airlineroute.net/2013/10/12/ua-s14update2/ There is some serious re-gauging of routes, with 757-200's swapped for 767-300ER's and 777s Routes affected include: Newark – Amsterdam goes … [Read more...]
EasyJet’s web site is half not working… expect problems
UPDATE: EasyJet expect their site to be up tonight according to their website: EasyJets's website is currently up, but there have been some problems today. Online check-in and the booking engine are affected. This affects web and mobile bookings. According to the airline: We are currently experiencing some technical issues which are affecting our booking and check-in … [Read more...]
Good morning from Digbeth coach station
Well once again, I'm on the move, as Tiers and Dreams takes shape. After surviving the local taxi firm again (speed limits appear to be an advisory, rather than the law) , it's time to make my way to Heathrow... In the usual 2:45 fashion (that is if the coach driver can get their backside into gear. Each journey commences with a small step. This is no … [Read more...]
Alitalia lives to fight another day
In a scene reminiscent of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, it appears Alitalia lives to fight yet another day (Might not be safe for work - has potty language in the last few seconds... but then it's Monty Python). It seems the airline's management has managed to raise €500millon euro rescue package, split down the following: Shareholders will contribute … [Read more...]
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