Low cost carriers - you've got to hate them. EasyJet comes high on the list of companies that need a clue distributed to them (although regular readers of this blog know where my venom usually lies when it comes to Low Cost Carriers) - although EasyJet comes high on the list after today's announcement. The "Debit/Credit Card" fee has been axed. But before you cheer, it's … [Read more...]
Air Asia X throws in the towel on London, Paris, Mumbai and Delhi
Big news today as Air Asia X has decided to cancel a few of their routes. And they're big ones too. Indian Routes: Kuala Lumpur <> Mumbai, CANCELLED from 1st February 2012 Kuala Lumpur <> Delhi, CANCELLED from 23rd March 2012 European Routes: Kuala Lumpur <> Paris Orly, CANCELLED from 31st March 2012 Kuala Lumpur – London Gatwick, … [Read more...]
China Airlines reconsidering the London – Taipei Route…
It seems all is not well with China Airlines and its Taipei to London route. Data from AirlineRoute.net indicates that the direct service that operates two times a week has had no further bookings The route between London and Taipei has been an odd on, with operates operating routes dependant on the political condition between Taiwan and China. Currently, Eva Air … [Read more...]
Air France and KLM go on the expansion – Orders 25 787-9’s
AirFrance-KLM Group has confirmed today that they are placing an order for 25 Boeing 787-9s with an option for 25 extra birds. The group has has stated they want the 787-9's to operate with KLM first - due to commence in 2016 - and with Air France at a date to be determined. The Boeing 787-9 is a lengthened version of the 787-8 frame, allowing more passengers and … [Read more...]
Emirates expands in Glasgow – to go double-daily.
Emirates is still expanding quite happily and have confirmed the launch of a second service to Glasgow, whilst re-gauging the other service it operates to the city. By doing this, Emirates will introduce 3-Class service to Glasgow and operate a daytime and evening flight to Emriates, with a night-time and morning arrival into Dubai. The new service will be make the Glasgow … [Read more...]
High Speed 2 to go ahead in the UK
Well after the government umming and ahhing, it seems that the plans to put High Speed 2 (the second High Speed Rail line) is set to be built. For those of you hoping to do the London to Birmingham run in under 50 minutes though, hold onto your horses for a few years. More like 2026 is when the first train is going to run. The plan for High Speed 2 (HS2) will be to build … [Read more...]
Air India announces 787 configuration
Air India - like most of the Indian Airlines seem to be having a time of it. The state owned carrier though has announced some juicy information about their incoming 787's. Air India will be operating these birds a bit tighter than ANA has, with 256 seats in total - 18 Business Class seats ,and 238 economy class seats. In addition, to fit the Economy Class seats in, they … [Read more...]
ICHG Cashback at 12%, Accor up to 16% on Quidco
For those of you who use Quidco, there are some good cashback deals if you need to book hotels right now. InterContinental Hotel Group *** properties cashback rates are up from 7% to 12% Accor Group properties are up depending on the property: 3% for Etap Hotel, HotelF1 and Formule 1 bookings 7.5% for Ibis and All Seasons bookings 12% for Mercure, Novotel, … [Read more...]
Emirates launches Dublin to Dubai service
It's been coming for some time, but at last Emirates have commenced services between Dublin and Dubai. The service operates as follows: EK0161 DEPART DXB 07:00 ARRIVE DUB 11:30 EK0162 DEPART DUB 12:55 ARRIVE DUB 00:25+1 Operates Daily Booked Equipment - Airbus A330-200 - 3 Class Configuration (First/Business/Economy) Emirates' first flight between Dubai and … [Read more...]
For those who used to play Microsoft Flight Simulator…
... or still do for that matter - good news! Microsoft has finally got off it's backside and has released to Beta it's new epic - Microsoft Flight. And the best news is - the startup stuff is going to be Free. As in nothing. Of course - it's taking the classic "Freeium" style that's taken off with In-App purchasing on various platforms. The free download will only allow … [Read more...]
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