Economy Class & Beyond

So where did it go wrong for Virgin Little Red?

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So by now you're all aware that Virgin Little Red is to go the way of the dodo. But where did it go wrong for this upstart? Lets take a step back an analyse what happened to get to this point. In 2012, British Midland International was put on the sale block and sold by its then owner Lufthansa, and was brought by International Airlines Group - the owners of British Airways … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic’s Little Red – The End is Nigh…

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It seems that Virgin Atlantic's Little Red unit - the domestic operation of Virgin Atlantic is to be axed from the 2015 timetable according to PR and TTG Digital. Virgin Atlantic Little Red Airbus A320 - Image GhettoIFE. Service wind down will be in stages, with services from London wound down: Manchester terminating March 2015 Edinburgh terminating end of summer … [Read more...]

Thomson enlists William Shatner to sing for them

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As the dark evenings of autumn roll in, the thought of holidays roll in for the winter and the next summer, Thomson Holidays have rolled out an advert, called "A film about a smile". The film involves a teddy bear and the dulcet tones of William Shatner as he "sings" Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody (is sing the right term? I'm not sure...). What's the term I'm looking for. Ah yes. … [Read more...]

Need to charge your phone? Look for a SolarBox in London!

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When we are all travelling about, I'm sure one of things we look at on our mobile phones is the battery level remaining. Now, I've written about Power Banks, but sometimes - you forget them. In London however, there's a new solution called "Solarbox" Solarbox charging booth - Image, Solarbox via Twitter The idea is a simple one: get an old red phone box, paint it … [Read more...]

Etihad rolls out Wifi and mobile connectivity on its Boeing 777 fleet

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For those of you who need to be connected in the air, there is good news from Etihad Airways - who have completed a rollout of WiFi hotspots aboard their Boeing 777 fleet. Etihad Boeing 777 at London Heathrow - Image, GhettoIFE The 777 fleet made up of 24 aircraft, used on long haul services across the Etihad network. The service rolled out will enable WiFi and Mobile phone … [Read more...]

CityJet to abandon Cambridge Airport (UK)

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It seems another carrier cannot make Cambridge Airport work, with Irish carrier CityJet to withdraw its routes from Cambridge Airport. CityJet Fokker 50 as used on Cambridge operated routes. This Fokker 50 is at London City Airport - Image GhettoIFE. The airline currently operates services from Cambridge to Rotterdam and Dublin. On checking the booking engine, these flights … [Read more...]

Airbus A350 gains formal type certification

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In good news today, Airbus has formally gained type certification from EASA for its Airbus A350XWB aircraft. Airbus A350s lining up for a formation flight - Image Airbus, via Twitter. Airbus A350s in formation flight And of course - there is some lovely air-to air video in formation flight http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2tsjeV7uNQ&sns This certification - … [Read more...]

Air China takes delivery of its first Boeing 747-8I

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The second customer of the passenger version of the Boeing 747-8 took delivery of their first aircraft. That carrier is Air China. Air China Boeing 747-8i - Image, The Boeing Company. This aircraft represents the first of seven that will join the Air China fleet for use on their long haul network. This also represents the first operator in Asia to use the passenger … [Read more...]

Another day, another Lufthansa Strike

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Well, it's Tuesday, so it must be time for a strike somewhere. Today, it's a Lufthansa Strike with Vereinigung Cockpit taking action over retirement ages and benefits. However, unlike previous strikes that have hit German Domestic and European routes, Vereinigung Cockpit will be going after long haul routes.  Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at the Lufthansa Technik hanger at … [Read more...]

The Air France strike ends… but what next?

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With the Air France workers deciding to go back to work, what has been the damage to Air France? Air France A319 at Paris Orly Airport - Image, GhettoIFE. Firstly, the strike isn't really over. The unions have called a stop to the strike to allow negotiations to allow a calmer climate. None of the demands that the pilots union - SNPL - have been met. Secondly, Air Frances … [Read more...]

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