Most of my regular readers will know of the sale of BMI Regional from IAG that Sector Aviation picked up. Sector Aviation trading as BMI Regional has secured the BM IATA code (as opposed to the BD IATA code that British Midland were using), and more importantly - have announced more of their network. From 28th October when BMI Regional stands on its own two feet they will … [Read more...]
Swiss to re-commence Zurich – Singapore route
Swiss is to relaunch a direct service from Zurich and Singapore from 12th May 2013. This comes four years after the Zurich to Singapore route via Bangkok was dropped due to various reasons. Services will run direct on the following timetable: LX178 DEPART ZRH 22:45 ARRIVE SIN 17:00+1 LX179 DEPART SIN 23:05 ARRIVE ZRH 06:10+1 Commences: 12th May 2013, Booking … [Read more...]
Avios.com has double points offer on via their online shopping portal
It seems there is a bonus point promotion going on from Avios.com eStore at the moment, with some reasonable offers - depending what you're shopping for. The promotion runs until the 31st October, with a chance to win £2000 in John Lewis vouchers too. Points are awarded to your Avios account 35 days after you shop – and your bonus Avios a week later. There's a full … [Read more...]
Arik Air resumes domestic services
In some good news for the Nigerian aviation industry, Arik Air and FAAN have been resolved, with domestic services to resume after they were halted on Thursday. Services re-commenced on Sunday, with Arik Air's MD Chris Ndulue saying "We are happy to resume operations". He also stated that Arik Air has resolved ‘‘all issues’’ it had. The Nigerian Government responded … [Read more...]
United takes posession of its first 787-8
United Airlines became the 6th operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it took possession of its first frame on 24th September United Airlines first 787 taking off - Image: The Boeing Company. United will be the North American launch customer of the 787 (which were originally ordered for Continental Airlines pre-merger), which is the first of fifty 787's that will … [Read more...]
Reminder: Fare sales ending soon
Just a quick reminder that a lot of the current economy class/premium economy class fare sales are coming to an end shortly. There seems to be a fair amount of availability on the Trans-Atlantic runs with SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance, saving around £50-£75 per ticket (Some London to Chicago fares are as low as £437) Most sales end at 23:59 25th September (although … [Read more...]
ANA to expand its 787 fleet with 11 more aircraft
Boeing's launch parter for the 787 - All Nippon Airlines - has put in an order with Boeing for 11 more 787's. ANA has selected the 787-9 variant of the Dreamliner for this order. For ANA, the fleet is to replace its existing Boeing 767's and Boeing 777-200's - whilst expanding the airlines route network, more seats and the fuel savings this aircraft promises. When all … [Read more...]
Airk Air suspends domestic operations in Nigera
It seems that Arik Air is having a tough time of it at the moment, with the airline forced to suspend domestic operations from what it calls. "the unwarranted actions of the Ministry of Aviation and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to disrupt our domestic operations and our customers". It seems there is a dispute over payments between the FAAN and Arik Air, … [Read more...]
Flying BA Club World… Fancy a free upgrade on one leg to BA First?
It seems British Airways are running one heck of an offer for those who can take advantage of it, where you can upgrade one of your Club World segments to First. This offer has been run before, but this time, BA are allowing semi-flexible fares to be upgraded as well. If you're booking fares in the C, D or R fare buckets, you have to 2nd October to book, with all travel … [Read more...]
Estonian Air to switch to London City Airport
Estonian Air is to relaunch its services from 1st March 2013 with the establishment of a route between London and Tallin whilst dropping the existing London Gatwick - Tallin route at the beginning of the Winter 2012/2013 season. The new flights will commence in and out of Tallin to London City on the following schedule: OV101 DEPART TLL 07:30 ARRIVE LCY 08:20 OV102 … [Read more...]
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