Economy Class & Beyond

Things NOT to do when missing a flight…

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Can be summed up in this Youtube Video: From the YouTube Video: "A Chinese official was caught on video losing his temper after he missed his scheduled flight at Changshui International Airport. A man and his wife were captured on surveillance video preparing to board their flight in China. Although everything starts out routine at first, it doesn't take long for the … [Read more...]

787 Watch: Boeing proposes a fix…

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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!

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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

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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

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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...]

Iberia strike continues

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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

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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...]