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SAS in trouble: Wideroe for sale…

13/11/2012 by Kevincm

It was well reported yesterday that SAS's future is bleak  with 6,000 jobs for the cut and a SEK3 Billion (or ~US$444 Million) costs savings plan. More details have emerged with the Norwegian regional airline - Wideroe now on the sale block too, along with SAS Ground Handling. SAS's CEO Rickard Gustafson says “We are facing a very serious situation. That is … [Read more...]

British Airways release Business/First sale fares ex-UK… and a Silly Fare to Seoul….

08/11/2012 by Kevincm

There seems to be a discount sale with British Airways in the Premium Cabins - with some rather keen prices. All prices are starting from prices, ex London Airports. North America Booking period: to 13 November 2012 Travel Period: 14 December 2012 - 04 January 2013* Destination Club from First from New York £1,247 £2,445 Philadelphia £1,355 … [Read more...]

An intresting Alitalia offer

08/11/2012 by Kevincm

Yes, I did promise a piece on Alitalia... and here it is They seem to have a reasonable offer on, called "MultiBonus", involving actual flying with up to 50% more miles per flight. Fly from 4 to 7 flight segments: you get 15% more miles Fly from 8 to 19 flight segments: you get 30% more miles Fly over 20 flight segments: you get 50% more miles. Offer runs until … [Read more...]

IAG takes a very hard look at Vueling – considering takeover

08/11/2012 by Kevincm

For International Airlines Group, it's been a rather good year getting control of British Midland Airways in the United Kingdom. However, in Spain things have been a bit more fraught. The setting up of Iberia Express has caused a lot of friction between the management and the pilots and cabin crew. Well it looks like the management are looking for a way out - and its … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to offer “Mile Booster”

07/11/2012 by Kevincm

I don't write too often about Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, as to be honest its not an exciting programme. However, with the announcement today, it maybe a bit more interesting. Mile Booster is a simple enough product: Pay Virgin Atlantic more money Get 2x or 3x base mileage extra Also get 1000 points for each use. Miles Booster starts at £0.015 each mile, with a … [Read more...]

Northern Ireland Assembly to scrap Air Passenger Duty on direct long haul flights

07/11/2012 by Kevincm

Can a government agency live without Air Passenger Duty? It seems one agency can in Northern Ireland - with the elected Northern Irish Assembly at Stormont voting to scrap Air Passenger Duty on Direct Long Haul flights from January 2013. Finance minster Sammy Wilson says: "Direct air links facilitate local firms in doing business with customers outside the region," he … [Read more...]

Fastjet readying to open its booking engine

06/11/2012 by Kevincm

a logo with red text

FastJet is preparing to launch, and has been busying unveiling its logo and a render of what its planes are going to look like Images - FastJet The branding features the African Grey Parrot - which according to FastJet's CEO Ed Winter "is renowned for its intelligence and is therefore a perfect personification of Fastjet’s motto—smart travel" Yes, it does … [Read more...]

London City Airport celebrates 25 years of operation

06/11/2012 by Kevincm

London City Airport this week celebrated 25 years of operations its location, and has announced one heck of a major infrastructure upgrade. The upgrade valued at £15 million will involve: The refurbishment of the Western Pier, with new departure gates and improved lounge facilities re-development of the International Arrivals Hall enhancements to baggage handling … [Read more...]

O2 to increase international roaming prices outside the EU

05/11/2012 by Kevincm

For those of you on the O2 network in the United Kingdom who roam beyond the European Union, prepare to dig deeper into your pockets if you want to use your phone beyond the boundary of the European Union. If you're roaming in the following countries, you charges shoot up from 81p/minute to £1.50, whilst receiving a call goes up 52p to £1.25 Albania,  Bosnia and … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand to drop HKG-LHR, forms strategic agreement with Cathay Pacific

05/11/2012 by Kevincm

Air New Zealand have announced that from 3rd March 2013, it will be dropping its Hong Kong to London Heathrow service. The reason is simple according to Air New Zealand's CEO Rob Fyfe: "A comprehensive review of the Hong Kong – London service has confirmed the route would not become profitable in the foreseeable future". Approximately 70 members of staff will be hit who … [Read more...]

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