Economy Class & Beyond

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...]

Skyways Express/City Airline files for bankruptcy

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Earlier this month, Cimber Sterling fell for bankruptcy after funding was pulled by Mansvell Enterprises. Today, the owner of Skyways Express and City Airline (also Mansvell Enterprises) have pulled the plug on these airlines. All flights operated by Skyways Express and City Airline are cancelled. Or to put it blunt: "The owners of the company have decided not to fund … [Read more...]

UK Border: Heathrow will be ready for Olympics… Honest!

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Officials have been on the PR offensive this morning, promising that entry into London Heathrow will be ready for the increase in demand in the run up and  aftermath of the London 2012 Olympics. Marc Owen, Heathrow director of the UK Border Force has stated that "Hundreds of extra fully trained border staff will be brought in". In regards to border security, he also … [Read more...]

Some Diamond Club titbits…

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Firstly, I got post today. And when it says "Diamond Club" on the envelope, I started to wonder what BA/BMI is up to. Well - it was this: Well for starters, it's a new Diamond Club card, with a few changes. Firstly, there's a BMI Logo (that's a bit late...), and secondly in the top left corner, the Star Alliance logo is gone, with a simple "Gold" left in its … [Read more...]