Economy Class & Beyond

Tunisia “Port El Kantaoui” Incident: TUI reacts, Holidays cancelled

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By now you're aware of the incident in Tunisia at Port El Kantaoui, where at least 38 people were killed in an attack. Reports indicate that there were British, Tunisians, German, Belgian, French and Irish citizens were killed in the attack. Thomas Cook and First Choice have sent 10 planes to rescue tourists and return them to the UK. JetAir Fly turned a flight back which … [Read more...]

Irish Government Agrees sale of its share of Aer Lingus to IAG (Updated)

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In late breaking news the Irish Government is now in a position to dispose of its stake of Aer Lingus to International Airlines Group - the holding company of British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. Aer Lingus Airbus A330 at Chicago O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. According to BBC News: The takeover has been widely anticipated, and has been trailed for … [Read more...]

It’s Eurovision time!

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It's coming up to that time of year where musical taste goes out of of the window, bad outfits are the order of the day, politics and block voting come into play and everything has to be sparkly. Why yes - It's time for the Eurovision Song Contest! So - The Eurovision Song Contest is behind held in Vienna - in the Wiener Stadhalle. A total 40 countries - along with … [Read more...]

Remember to register to vote!

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This is mainly aimed at UK people... Everyone else tune in around 1pm... If you haven't done so already, remember you must have registered by midnight tonight (2oth April) to register in the upcoming General Election. You can register to vote at https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Voter registration page - via https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote If you are away … [Read more...]

Yes, I am getting to old for these early starts (or… what important document I left in Birmingham)

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Good morning from the Chiltern Main Line where I'm heading back to Birmingham Why? It seems that the memory gods have cursed me this trip - with me forgetting my passport (although a lot of my colleagues who are going to this show have been all cursed in some way). If I had been driving, I would had turned back for home - alas, I was in a Coach which was at Milton … [Read more...]

Book it Danno! The Aftermath – Points, Reflections and Refunds

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Book it Danno! Points, Reflections and Refunds Index: A Rock, A Hard Place and Tier Points To Birmingham Airport, Ryanair FR693 Birmingham to Dublin A morning around Dublin Dublin Airport, BA4467 Dublin Airport to London City Airport Travelodge, London City Airport A Morning at London City Airport British Airways BA001 London City Airport - Shannon, … [Read more...]

Germanwings 4U9525 – Airlines react

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The news that came out today from the French Investigators today was not what anyone wanted to hear, and that was the confirmation of The New York Times story that broke last night - the captain of the plane left the cockpit, and was locked out of it by the first officer. The Marseille's public prosecutor confirmed the co-pilot was alone during the fateful flight descent … [Read more...]

Germanwings 4U9525: One Pilot Locked out According to the New York Times

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The New York Times has reported that one of the pilots of Germanwings flight 4U9525 may have been locked out of the cockpit before the flight crashed. New York Times Screenshot - Taken at 01:40:42GMT, Content and Image - New York Times. New York Times article link: http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/world/europe/germanwings-airbus-crash.html?smid=tw-bna The Cockpit … [Read more...]

Germanwings 4U9525 Crash

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Earlier today, Germanwings flight 9525 departed from Barcelona, heading towards Dusseldorf. As you're probably aware - this plane sadly did not arrive at its destination, and crashed near Barcelonnette in the French Alps. Statement from Germanwings: We must confirm to our deepest regret that Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 from Barcelona to Düsseldorf has suffered … [Read more...]

Estionan Air offers Wireless IFE its planes using AirFi

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Estonian Air has rolled out a Wireless IFE system aboard its planes that allows customers to access newspapers, magazines, use  instant onboard messaging, games, destination guides and such. The system is available across Estonian Air Embraer E-170 and Bombardier C-900 NextGen aircraft, and looks a bit like this in action: Estonian Air AirFi interface on an … [Read more...]