Economy Class & Beyond

BMI Regional prepares for life on its own

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Earlier this year, Sector Aviation Holdings successfully purchased BMI Regional from IAG as part of the breakup of British Midland Airways. Today, the airline has annouced its first new routes and will operate the two new routes as well as the current ones: Bristol and Aberdeen, Manchester and Antwerp. The new routes will commence on 29th October and will operate … [Read more...]

British Airways confirm new aircraft arrival time-frames

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There's been talk and discussion of when British Airways will be receiving its new Airbus A380's and Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Well it looks like some time-frames have been announced. For the 787's, British Airways is expecting their first delivery in May 2013, with a further three aircraft to be delivered in to the end of the year. Meanwhile for those who love the A380, … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic proposes more UK Domestic Routes (subject to slots….)

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As we all are aware, Virgin Atlantic has confirmed is first set of routes to serve London Heathrow to Manchester. Virgin have proposed the second tranche of flights that will serve the London Heathrow to Edinburgh and London to Aberdeen. However, unlike its first tranche of flights that will operate using existing Virgin slots these flights will be operated from the "remedy … [Read more...]

iOS6 – Passbook support growing for Airline and Hotel industries

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Apple announced its new iPhone and iOS6 on Wednesday, and news is slowly trickling down of which partners you'll be able to use the Passbook application with: American Airlines United Airlines Delta Airlines Starwood Hotels Group Passbook is a a virtual wallet application for passes, tickets, coupons and loyalty cards (in some ways replacing the apps that these … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to debut Panasonic’s EX3 IFE system

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Yes, an actual on topic post at GhettoIFE where we talk about ... IFE  (In-Flight Entertainment) Singapore Airlines will be début Panasonic's new IFE system - the EX3 on-board its aircraft. Now EX2 is a great system (it's installed in various aircraft - from United's 767-300ER's to Singapore Airlines A330's to ANA's new 787), but the march of progress is a strong … [Read more...]

LOT prepares for Boeing 787 operations

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LOT Polish Airines will become the first European airline to launch the Boeing 787 Dreamliner into service. According to Airlineroute.net, LOT is planning to operate the following: Warsaw – Chicago  Commences 16th January 2013, Up to 10 times weekly by 20th May 2013 Warsaw – Toronto Commences 1st February 2013, operating 8 times weekly by 6th June 2013 Warsaw – New … [Read more...]

BMI and Qatar earning/burning deal to end on October 28th

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For those of you still with Diamond Club, another redemption partner will be closing its door soon. Qatar Airways has posted that is withdrawing earn and burn on BMI from 28th Octotber (the date where all BMI aircraft should be operating on BA certificates) According to Qatar Airways: This is to inform you that effective 28th October 2012, British Midland Airlines will … [Read more...]

Helvetic throws in the towel Cardiff to Zurich route

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Helvetic Airways has decided to suspend its route between Cardiff and Zurich for the winter, blaming poor passernger numbers last winter. The route which operates 3 times a week (with a stop in Bristol) is a curious oddity as Swiss have no relationship on the route (it was operated by Helvetic as Helvetic rather than Helvetic for Swiss) using a Fokker 100. The route will … [Read more...]

Avios/BA Rewards Saver Flights going up from 8th October

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One of the nice beanies of the Avios/BA Scheme is the European (Zone 1 - Zone 3) flights costing a pittance. Currently a one way flight (providing saver award availability exists) costs: EuroTraveller from 4500 Avios  +   £27 taxes and fees Club Europe from 9000 Avios +  £34  taxes and fees These prices head up as follows: Economy From £27 to £30 + Avios World … [Read more...]