Economy Class & Beyond

Etihad Premium (First and Business Class) sale from Paris

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Etihad are having a sale from Paris, with lots of different options for those who like premium cabins. First up is a "Buy Business class, get First Class" offer from Paris to: Bangkok from €2307 Ho Chi Min from City €2307 New Delhi from €2360 Perth from €3987 The offer is subject to availability, subject to weekend surcharges, blackout dates and needs to be booked by … [Read more...]

The Farnborough Digest 2014 – Day 1

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Welcome to the GhettoIFE Farnborough Digest 2014 - Day 1, where I take a short look at the happenings at Farnborough International Air show - examining the orders and happenings at the airshow, and how they'll impact you as you get on the planes in future years. So let's kick off with the big news of the day from Airbus, with who after much discussion, debate and consternation … [Read more...]

Video Saturday- Norweign and The Olsen Brothers…

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It's Saturday again, so it must be video time. This week is actually something that brought a small smile to my face when it played - and its Norwegian Air Shuttle with Denmark's Eurovision song contest winners in 2000 - The Olsen Brothers , performing it on a plane, and around the airport. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvP-ZR6iN1U And for reference, here's the original … [Read more...]

US Airways prepares to wave off its last Boeing 737-400

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US Airways is preparing to withdraw the last of its Boeing 737-400 fleet on the 19th August with a special flight to operate that day. The flight - US737 will operate a route between Charlotte Douglas to Dallas Fort Worth to Philadelphia to Charlotte on the 19th August. US Airways Boeing 737-400 at Chicago O'Hare International Airport. Image GhettoIFE  2008 The details of … [Read more...]

UK Airport Security stepped up over Electronics

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By now, you're all aware that security at some airports on certain routes has been stepped up, with electronic devices being targeted as the next item that could be an unwelcome item in an airport. The UK Government has seemed to settled on its travel advice which states: Make sure your electronic devices are charged before you travel. If your device doesn’t switch on when … [Read more...]

Boeing makes luggage bins more interesting…

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Lets face it, most of us couldn't care above luggage bins - except for two reasons: Somewhere to chuck your bag when you get on the plane Ensuring there's enough space for your luggage when you get aboard As more airlines consider luggage an "optional extra", overhead luggage bins are getting more crammed - with lots of bags heading for the hold when the bins fill … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to send a 747-8 to New York-JFK

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Lufthansa is modifying its services between Frankfurt and New York-JFK, with the introduction of a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental on the route Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at the Lufthansa Technik hanger at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport. Image, GhettoIFE The German flag carrier currently operates two flights a day between Frankfurt and New York, with one service being operated by an … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways further delays A380 entry into service.

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It seems that there are issues with some of the latest Airbus A380s to enter service with Qatar Airways delaying entry into service dates of their new superjumbo aircraft. Qatar Airways Airbus A380 in flight - Image Qatar Airways For Qatar Airways, this is the 2nd change of launch dates of A380 operations within three days, with the Doha to Heathrow service remaining … [Read more...]

London Buses abandon cash fares

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In London, there are many ways to get around, be it on the underground, the train, taxis and of course, buses. Well, there is be one less method of paying to use London buses - and that's with cash. London Buses passing Piccadilly Circus - Image, GhettoIFE From 6th July 2014, London Buses only accept the following forms of payment: Oyster Card Contact-less Payment Card … [Read more...]

US Airways doubles up on Charlotte to London Heathrow

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It seems demand is enough for American Airlines/US Airways to add a second daily service between Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and London Heathrow. US Airways Airbus A330-200 at Barcelona El Prat Airport - Image GhettoIFE. The current service - US730/731 operates daily between the two cities. This will be joined by US732/733 flight pair between Charlotte and London … [Read more...]