Economy Class & Beyond

Delta waves goodbye to Gatwick, boosts frequencies to Heathrow

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It seems that Delta is finally turning its full attention to Heathrow, with the announcement of a second daily flight from London Heathrow to Atlanta, but at a price for Gatwick, which looses its last Delta service (also serving Atlanta) Since Delta has had access to London Heathrow, services have moved over at a pace with New York-JFK services moving completely over first, … [Read more...]

Cebu Pacific edges closer to Long Haul operations

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There was a fair bit of feedback last time when I mentioned that Cebu Pacific was edging closer to beginning long haul operations. Well it seems those plans are now well apace with Cebu Pacific agreeing an operating least deal with CIT Aerospace for four new Airbus A330-300's. On current schedule, the aircraft will be delivered between 2013 and 2014 and be powered with … [Read more...]

Flybe upgrades Glasgow to Birmingham with an E-195

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Flybe has seen there could be money in the Glasgow - Birmingham run, and have decided to increase capacity on the route by switching to Embraer E-195 aircraft Flybe's E-195's are configured in a standard 2-2 seating configuration, with 118 seats installed on the planes (and they're not that bad to be honest, if FlyBe are heavy on the sales on the plane...) This will … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express Strike Action ahead

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To quote a term "Here we go again". The RMT has called out the Heathrow Express train route workers on strike over the sacking of a driver. Six days of action are planned with maddening time points have been announced: 12:15 on Sunday February 26 to 12:14 on Monday February 27 12:15 on Sunday March 11 to 12:14 Monday March 12 Additional action by not working … [Read more...]

Frankfurt Airport strike over… for now

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It seems that both sides want to try again in the Frankfurt Airport dispute and the strike action has ended (for now) at 22:00CET This brings to an end of 5 days of strikes, with FraPort and the GdF Union agreeing to fresh talks The GdF Union, which wants higher pay and shorter working hours, said it would end the strike at 2200 CET, and hopes to begin new talks on … [Read more...]

Ex Spanair Gold/Silver customers get some love… but no miles…

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If you were a a member of Spanair's Frequent flyer programme, and were Gold or Silver, there is some good news. Some Star Alliance Carriers will now match your status. BUT... and here's the big BUT - No miles transferred. In other words, all your earned Spainair miles have gone in smoke. Star Alliance will be contacting you, but if you've heard nothing by February 23rd... … [Read more...]

ANA continues to fiddle with the 787 timetable for March

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Well it seems ANA are still waiting for another internationally configured Boeing 787 to arrive, and so is re-balancing the 787 timetable for March Dates the 787 will operate in March 2012 March 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, 10th, 12th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 20th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 28th, 30th, 2012 All other dates will be operated with an ANA Boeing 777-200ER What is slightly … [Read more...]

Another day, another day of strikes at Frankfurt

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Oh yes, it shouldn't come as a surprise, but Frankfurt ground staff are still on strike. The news gets worse as it's due to continue until at least Friday according to Lufthansa. Here's the hit list http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/de/info_and_services/irregularities/canceled_flights?nodeid=3526064&l=en&cid=18002 Bottom line: Short Haul Domestic programme … [Read more...]

Kingfisher – Endgame?

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As Live from a Lounge has covered, the good times of Kingfisher may be drawing to a close according to The Hindu Times. Kingfishers bank accounts are in a very precarious state - that of being frozen. Only 16 planes out of a 64 fleet strong aircraft are serviceable. It also seems the lack of pay has forced employees to jump ship with 35 commanders jumping to IndiGo and … [Read more...]

Another Day, another Strike at Frankfurt

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It seems the GdF union has placed Frankfurt airport under strike action, and it will be hitting today (20th Feb). The strike will from Monday, 20 Feb 2012 from 05:00 CET to till Tuesday, 21 Feb 2012, 05:00 CET The Lufthansa cancellation list is up - and it's.. hefty. See … [Read more...]