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)
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
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
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
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?
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...]
IcelandAir tries a different tact to stopovers
Icelandair is making big its transatlantic stopover credentials and connections - allowing you to connect between North America and Europe at a quieter hub than usual major airline hubs in Europe (such as Amsterdam, Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, etc). However, as well as allowing you to make an easier connection through Reykjavík-Keflavík airport, IcelandAir are trying a … [Read more...]
Europe’s EASA clears Mobile phones for use during all stages of flight
Personal Electronic Devices has been a hot topic for some time, with airlines only recently within the past year allowing them to be used during all stages of flight. It seems the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has declared that devices do not have to be have to be switched off. EASA states: Airlines can also allow the use of portable electronic devices (PEDs) … [Read more...]
The Road home from BAcon – AA1239 Las Vegas to Dallas Fort Worth
Again, I'm continuing my look back at flights that got me home from BAcon before the full long-winded trip report. So lets look at AA1239. Firstly, this flight had gone from a 737-800, to a MD-83 and finally a 757-200. And yes, the flight was packed out as far as I could tell. However, I did make the "mistake" of reserving 10A (as opposed to 10F). Why was that a mistake? I … [Read more...]
American Airlines plans to add Dallas to Beijing route
American Airlines are continuing their Asian expansion from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, with the airline filing for route authority to the US Department of Transport to operate a service between Dallas Fort Worth and Beijing Capital Airport. American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at Dallas Fort Worth preparing to head to Heathrow. More on that flight later this … [Read more...]
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