It seems Fastjet is eyeing up 1Time carefully, and is in negotiations to buy the carrier. 1Time was forced to suspend flights in November when it ran into serious cashflow problems. However, Fastjet sees this as an easy entry into South African aviation market. The plan would be for Fastjet to pay a nominal fee to acquire the airline and reach a settlement with 1time's … [Read more...]
Planes with Sharklets? Check!
Oh this would please Doctor Evil so much - it also pleases me too. Most of us who have boarded a modern short haul plane (and quite a few long haul planes), can't help but see on the end of the wing, a wingtip device - be it a: Winglet (as seen on Boeing 747-400's, Airbus A330/A340's), Wingtip Fences (Airbus A320 family, Airbus A380), Blended Winglets (Boeing … [Read more...]
British Airways introduces gate-to-gate IFE
It seems the march of Gate-to-Gate In-Flight Entertainment continues, with British Airways now allowing use of its IFE systems through all phases of the flight - take off, cruise and landing. BA has worked with the CAA, trialling the modified IFE product, and checking safety of using such a product. This will allow BA to deliver the entertainment product beyond the 20 … [Read more...]
Sinapore intrested in selling its stake in Virgin Atlantic – Delta lining up as a possible suitor
It seems that Singapore Airlines is talking to others over the share of Virgin Atlantic it owns. The share - 49% of Virgin Atlantic is the part up for sale - for which Singapore Airlines paid $600 million in 1999. The other 51% of the airline is owned by the Virgin Group. Singapore Airlines also state that thethe discussions may or may not result in a transaction, and … [Read more...]
Reminder: BMI to BA Status Match and other BMI to BA bits
A little - but important reminder for those of you who are BMI Gold/Silver and have yet to match to British Airways Executive Club. Time is now running out with the status match closing on the 31st December 2012, and if you haven't matched over yet - now is the time to do it. It does take a little while to do - so the sooner you do it, the sooner the status is in your … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle confirms its 787 configuration
Norwegian Air Shuttle are marching forward as they prepare to launch 787 services in May 2013. The configuration of the aircraft has been revealed: Premium Class will feature 32 seats in a 2-2-2 configuration with a 46" seat pitch Economy Class will feature 259 seats in a 3-3-3 configuration with a 31" seat pitch Seats will be all leather style, supplied by Timco. … [Read more...]
Iberia prepares for more strike action
It seems Iberia isn't having a good time of it recently, with major changes and restructuring to help the airline survivie. This has annoyed the unions - who represent 90% of the employees who have confirmed strike action is to take place. The unions involved - UGT, CCOO, USO, SICTPLA and ASETMA – have confirmed the strikes would take place between on 14th December and … [Read more...]
Jet Airways and Star Alliance…. Talking… talking… talking.
It seems Star Alliance is still trying to crack Indian market - and is talking to Jet Airways according to Flight. It seems that Jet Airways has asked permission to the Indian Government to join Star Alliance, with no answer recived as of yet. Star Alliance has been trying to break into India - its first attempt was with the state owned carrier - Air India. After … [Read more...]
Ryanair to add 2% surcharge for credit cards – ontop of the £6 admin fee
Once again, the Ryanair comedians of the air are it again. All bookings made a credit card and flying with Ryanair after the 30th November will be subject to a 2% total surcharge on top of the £6 Administration fee that you are required to pay to book a ticket . This fee is per person. In addition, the £6 booking fee was avoidable by paying with a Ryanair Cash … [Read more...]
Shenzhen Airlines joins Star Alliance
Shenzhen Airlines have officially joined Star Alliance today. The airline (which is partially owned by Air China), operates400 flights a day to both domestic China and International destinations. In terms of network, Star Alliance gains five new destinations: Juzhou Linyi Qinhuangdao Shijiazhuang Zhoushan. Looking at the fleet, it's a narrow-body aircraft … [Read more...]
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