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787 Update: Groundings continue, ANA extended its grounding further, LOT pushes it further

25/02/2013 by Kevincm

UPDATED The 787 groundings continue, with ANA extending its grounding of the aircraft further. Currently, the following airlines have grounded their fleets until at least the minimum dates: All Nippon Airlines - 31st May 2013 Air India - 31st March 2013 Ethiopian Airlines - 31st March 2013 Japan Airlines - 31st March 2013 LAN Chile - 31st March 2013 LOT - … [Read more...]

787 Watch: Boeing proposes a fix…

22/02/2013 by Kevincm

It's time for another edition of 787 watch, with late breaking news that Boeing is proposing a fix to the 787 issues. The FAA has released a statement Deputy Transportation Secretary John Porcari, FAA Administrator Michael P. Huerta and other FAA officials met with senior executives from The Boeing Company today to discuss the status of ongoing work to address 787 battery … [Read more...]

More operators accept A320’s … with Sharklets!

22/02/2013 by Kevincm

The spread of the midlife update of the A320 - the A320E with Sharklets wingtip devices is spreading further. A quick re-cap on what a Sharklet first though - It's a device on the end of a wing that increases the lift generated at the wingtip, whilst reducing the educe the lift-induced drag caused by wingtip vortices, leading to better performance of an aircraft in terms of … [Read more...]

Etihad buddies up with… Kenya Airways

21/02/2013 by Kevincm

It seems today is "talk about Etihad day" as they announce a a "strategic partnership" with Kenya Airways. The partnership will involve codeshared services and a new service between Nairobi and Abu Dhabi to be operated by Kenya Airways 3 times a week in addition to Etihads current service. Etihad will have 27 extra destinations covered by Kenya Airways (and the EY flight … [Read more...]

Etihad/KLM Codeshares increase

21/02/2013 by Kevincm

Etihad and KLM co-operation is increasing over the summer timetable with more routes having KL and EY flight codes added. The codeshares will be applied in two tranches with the first set going live from 31st March 2013 KLM codes on Etihad operated flights: Abu Dhabi – Muscat Abu Dhabi – Singapore – Brisbane Etihad codes on KLM operated flights: Amsterdam – … [Read more...]

Lufthansa opens a tender for new aircraft – 100 narrowbodies, 8 Widebodies…

19/02/2013 by Kevincm

... and it doesn't take a genius to work out both Boeing and Airbus will be in the picture for the order Lufthansa's supervisory board has given clearance for negotiations to begin with the aircraft manufactures for the 100 narrow-body aircraft (single isle) and 8 wide-body (twin isle) aircraft. Which way Lufthansa goes will be an interesting question - In terms of fleet … [Read more...]

British Airways to follow KLM – Charges for Hold Luggage on Gatwick Shorthaul Routes

19/02/2013 by Kevincm

Following on the heels of KLM, British Airways has launched "Hand Baggage Only Fares" Initially you'll be able to buy these fares on the following routes from today for travel from the 26th February: Amsterdam Dubrovnik Jersey Tunis Turin How do these fare stack up? I've done some screen grabs: London Gatwick to Amsterdam London Gatwick to Jersey … [Read more...]

Iberia strike continues

19/02/2013 by Kevincm

Well day 1 of the Iberia strike has passed, and we're now into day 2 of it. Firstly, today's listed cancellations are at here (from Iberia.com). Meanwhile protests by striking workers have been met with riot police at Madrid, adding extra chaos to the situation by blocking access roads to the airport. Iberia is faced with high costs, and is trying to cut them via the … [Read more...]

Accor Hotels offer double cashback via Quidco

18/02/2013 by Kevincm

For those of us who use Quidco*** for cashback purposes and for booking hotels, they have a good offer with Accor Hotels*** than can really slash the cost of hotel stays (especially if you're a member of Le Club which then gets you the lovely points). The magic numbers you're looking for are: 3% for Etap Hotel, HotelF1 and Formule 1 * 3% for Ibis Budget 7.5% for … [Read more...]

Iberia Strike: Commenced

18/02/2013 by Kevincm

If you're planning to fly Iberia over the next 5 days (18th to 22nd February), be aware that proposed strike by union members support Iberia staff has gone into effect. The updated lists from Iberia.com show the following cancellations: List of Iberia flights cancelled on February 18 List of Iberia flights cancelled on February 19 List of Iberia flights … [Read more...]