Korean Air has decided to deploy an A380 to Frankfurt in a move that has surprised some (as London was on the cards). It seems the money in Frankfurt and trade links are more important than a city name... and people who will pay and fill those business class seats - so business sense rather than pride. (although Korean Air has expanded its route to London recently - even … [Read more...]
Air Zimbabwe suspends flights
Well it had to happen sooner or later with aircraft groundings, lease repossessions and everything else, but Air Zimbabwe has had to suspend services. The airline failed to secure a rescue plan, according to the AFP. With one aircraft impounded in London last year, South African flights were suspended in case other aircraft were to be repossessed. The Airline which was … [Read more...]
Delta waves goodbye to Gatwick, boosts frequencies to Heathrow
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
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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...]
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