Economy Class & Beyond

Diamond Jubilee Weekend upcoming – expect travel madness

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For those who aren't resident to the United Kingdom, it was decided to bin the late May Bank Holiday this year, and replace it with a Diamond Jubilee 4-day weekend. This begins on Saturday 2nd June and goes through to Tuesday 5th June. And if there's a Public Holiday/Bank Holiday, this is normally an excuse for any travel provider to really mess around with schedules and … [Read more...]

Planning a BMI Star Alliance redemption? Don’t bother

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Seriously, I wouldn't bother right now making that Star Alliance redemption now. And this is the advice I'm now offering due to a lot of factors now coming together: Turkish Airlines were the first to pull their inventory LOT were close behind pulling their inventory And now reports of Singapore Airlines also pulling their seats Whilst it isn't too late to make a … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabian Airlines rebrands to Saudia, formally joins Skyteam

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Well it seems Skyteam is making a major attempt to take on the some of the Middle Eastern airlines as Saudi Arabian Airlines formally joins Skyteam today. And to mark the occasion, there's a re-brand for the airline as they change from Saudi Arabian Airlines to Saudia - not that you could tell from their website, Skyteam's website or anywhere else for that matter. The … [Read more...]

Amercian Airlines confirms 3-4-3 down the back on the new 777-300ER’s

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As I've hinted to and written on end, American Airlines have dropped the seatmaps of their new Boeing 777-300ER's. And in the same breath, confirms the airline doesn't like its Economy class passengers. The configuration has been confirmed as follows: First will be 1-2-1 Business will be 1-2-1 Main Cabin Extra will 3-3-3 Main Cabin (coach) will be the predicted … [Read more...]

Last Call: BMI Redemptions on Star Alliance metal end 31st May!

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Not that I want to panic anyone, but for those who want to redeem on Star Alliance metal with BMI Diamond Club Destination Miles, we're now at the final crunch point for those redemptions. Remember the following: Ability to do Star Alliance redemptions ends 31st May 2012 Star Alliance privileges revoked from 1st June 2012. No earning on Star Alliance flights from 1st … [Read more...]

British Airways do a Pop-up Orchestra… and I like it…

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Conductor... check. Orchestra... check. London Heathrow T5... check. Flower Duet from Lakmé ... check. And what do you get when you combine this all together? Take a look below. Now, you'll notice the conductor wearing a British Airways uniform... and his story is below. Different, creative, and fits with the BA Brand... even it if is near the dreaded Bus … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Extra – Scoot Boeing 777-200ER

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It's Thursday evening and it's time for some extra Airplane Art (in fact, there's a lot extra than usual... must be that time of year) Anyway, Singapore Airlines Low Cost Carrier "Scoot" has got it's first bird painted up, ready for the big launch on the 4th June. Images - FlyScoot via Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/flyscoot Well, lets put it like … [Read more...]

Scoot will offer IFE… with an iPad

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Lets go back to Singapore Airlines low cost carrier - Scoot. More details have been released about onboard services - and it's relevant as its an In-Flight Entertainment system.. And it's called an Apple iPad. The iPads will be preloaded with what Scoot calls "popular films, TV shows, music and games". Those in ScootBiz will get these devices for Free-of-Charge for use … [Read more...]

Thin and Long route? United to introduce Denver to Tokyo with a 787… with a stinger

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787 route announcements are becoming more common with more planes entering service slowly. It seems that United are going to try and take advantage of the "thin and long" concept (thin demand, long flight) with their new 787 by opening a route from Denver International to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Now don't get too excited as the route is not due to commence until … [Read more...]

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