Well, here's the new advert from British Airways in the run-up to London 2012, telling the stories of 5 bags and who gets to the luggage collection belt first. Now if we can put aside the luggage issues that Heathrow T5 suffered on opening (and lets hope they don't suffer the same), it's not a bad advert, with the sentimental build-up for the London 2012 Olympics - least … [Read more...]
Emirates to go daily to Lisbon
That small and retiring carrier - Emirates - is expanding its sphere of influence and flights, this time expanding operations to Lisbon in Portugal. Operating as below: EK191 DEPART DXB 09:15 ARRIVE LIS 14:45 EK192 DEPART LIS 17:55 ARRIVE DXB 04:35+1 Commences 09/07/2012 Equipment Booked: Boeing 777-200ER The interesting thing is the launch of this … [Read more...]
China Southern to launch Guangzhou-London Route, and an A380 deployment to Hong Kong
A couple of chunks of news from China Southern. First up, China Southern will be operating to London Heathrow from Guangzhou after 6th June 2012. The route will operate 3 times a week on the following schedule: DEPART CAN 09:00 ARRIVE LHR 15:25 , OPERATES WED, FRI, SUN DEPART LHR 22:30 ARRVIE CAN 17:30+1, OPERATES WED, FRI DEPART LHR 18:25 ARRVIE CAN 13:25+1, … [Read more...]
Peach Aviation confirms first international routes
Remember I said that the Low Cost Carrier market is hotting up in Japan? Well Peach Aviation (ANA's "sort of by itself" offshoot) has announced it's first international routes. Based in Osaka, Peach will offer International services to Seoul, Hong Kong and Taipei shortly after launching domestic services to Sapporo and Fukuoka. The aggressive rollout seems to be rather … [Read more...]
The fall of Malev – Good for… Shannon Airport?
As we all know, Malev spectacularly collapsed last week. As a result, people have been moving quickly to recover assets - such as aircraft. International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC) was quick to repossess their equipment. But then a question appears... where to park it? Keeping it on Hungarian soil was not an option due to a possibility that the Hungarian Government may … [Read more...]
If you’ve been converting Clubcard vouchers into Avios…
... it could be worth checking your accounts. The first round of bonus Avios has turned up in my account, taking me to a healthy start in Avios points. It'll look something like this in your Executive Account statement: The promotion of £2.50 of Tesco Clubcard Vouchers to 600 Avios + 400 Bonus Avios runs from the 26th January to 31st March - and lets put it … [Read more...]
Swiss replaces BMI on BSL-LON Route, Returns to LCY
Well it seems the leases of British Midland International planes doing turns for Lufthansa group airlines is beginning to draw to a close. Swiss have announced they are going to be switching from BMI's Aircraft to Brussels Airlines AvroJets. Consequently, the Basel<>London Heathrow route will be killed off, and replaced with a Basel <> London City Airport route. … [Read more...]
Royal Jordanian cuts routes – Brussels and Munch hit, further changes to come
It seems it's that season to cut the routes that are loosing money. Today, Royal Jordanian has confirmed three routes it's cutting with a further two to come. The three routes that are being downsized are: Al Ain Brussels Munich Two other destinations are up for the chop in the Gulf region, although these have not been confirmed yet Royal Jordanian blames this … [Read more...]
British Airways goes for the tacky Valentines jugular … I mean.. REALLY?
This peice of gold wafted through the interwebs today from British Airways. It seems that someone has been listening to Love is in the Air by John Paul Young. Or a PR bunny got a good supply of free chocolates out of someone. At Gatwick, British Airways customers have a double chance to be romantic this month.On Valentine's Day, every passenger will be given a heart-shaped … [Read more...]
A380 grounding hit Qantas
Well it seems the problems with the A380 wing ribs are getting more serious with Qantas withdrawing one of their aircraft during inspections. Qantas report that it found "minor cracking has been found on some wing rib feet," and is working with Airbus to resolve issues, with Qantas reporting they believe these to be from manufacturing issues rather than turbulence issues. … [Read more...]
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