Economy Class & Beyond

Safety in the air? Try safety on the ground as a Ryanair and AA plane have an incident on the ground – then BOTH take off

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On the ground when we get on a plane, the first thing we see when the doors go to close is the safety video or a safety demonstration - and hopefully a lot of us pay attention to it. However, there are bigger issues on the ground as Flight reports - and it's enough to make you want to head to the small room. The incident occurred on 14th April 2011, when passengers aboard … [Read more...]

Booking.com, Expedia and ICHG in possible price fixing bustup?

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It seems the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) occasionally does it job, with them releasing a statement today where they looked at  Expedia, Booking.com and InterContinential Hotels Group, and found them possibly breaking European Competition Law in regards to  room-only hotel accommodation,and trying squeezing out their competition. The OFT's findings are provisional at this … [Read more...]

Air Asia X to introduce a “Quiet Zone” onboard their A330’s

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Following on the heels of fellow carrier Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia X is to introduce quiet zones on their planes. For introduction in February 2013, you'll be able to book a quiet seat in Row 7 to 14 onboard an Air Asia X A33o. Criteria for seating Must be over 13 years or older Not travelling with infants or children under 12. The "Quiet Zone" is behind the … [Read more...]

China Southern to operate A380’s on Guangzhou to LA route

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China Southern Airlines will be accelerating their international expansion planes, with the announcement they will operate one of their A380 fleet on the Guangzhou - Los Angeles route from 12th October 2012. The timings are below; CZ327 DEPART CAN 21:00  ARRIVE LAX 18:50 CZ328 DEPART LAX 23:30 ARRIVE CAN 05:50 +2 Operates Daily. Booked Equipment: Airbus … [Read more...]

Airbus A350XWB to be delayed further

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In what should surprise no-one, the new Airbus A350XWB is going to be delayed further. A three month delay has been announced, with the predicted entry into service now pushed into the second half of 2014. The A350 was already suffering a year of delays as it goes from concept, to a real aircraft. The delay has been caused by a production problem involving drilling … [Read more...]

American Airlines to withdraw lounge access to Oneworld Elites on US Domestic/North America itineraries?

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UPDATE: It's confirmed as a mistake on the oneworld site - see Update from AA: Oneworld Lounge Access has NOT Changed for Emerald/Sapphire, Mistake on Oneworld site.   It seems American Airlines forgot to read the bit about alliances being their for customers as well themselves, with AA  making a small change that will have visiting Oneworld Elites (Sapphires … [Read more...]

Kulula launches their 737-800 service… the posh way.

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Kulula of South Africa has recently taken delivery of it's first Boeing 737-800 with the flash Boeing Sky Interior. Now that's not much to write about normally, except Kulula does has a sense of humour - I think we all remember Kulala's Flying 101: Image -  Hansueli Krapf via Wikipedia … [Read more...]

Qantas to throw in the London/Frankfurt towel and tie up with Emirates?

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Never state the impossible, as that is what could well be happening according to the Australian Financial Review. Qantas and Emirates are edging together in a move to counteract the losses that the international division of Qantas makes, whilst taking a defensive posture over Etihad Airways with its recent increase in Virgin Australia. The plans include a lot of Emirates … [Read more...]

AeroMexico opens its wallet to Boeing

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SkyTeam member AeroMexico has been working with Boeing, and has today announced it has signed a letter of intent for a fleet of aircraft. The letter of intent is up for the following: A mix of 90 737-MAX 8 Series and 737-MAX 9 Series (To be powered using CFM International LEAP-1B engines) Ten Boeing 787-9's (To be powered using GE Aviation GEnx-1B engines) At list … [Read more...]