Economy Class & Beyond

Changes due to NW253 Incident

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British Airways BA has imposed an immediate bag restriction on it's US flights, restricting one bag per person only from Heathrow or Gatwick. Expect security checkpoints to have increased as well as well as other airlines following suite . BAA is reporting  (Heathrow Airport) "Travelling to the USA?  Passengers travelling to the United States should expect … [Read more...]

DL/NW Flight 253 Terror Incident. Merry Christmas…

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It seems that Delta/Northwest Flight 253 Amsterdam to Detroit had a little "fun" on it, with an attempted terrorism attempt on it. A 23-year-old Nigerian man was trying to ignite an explosive device as the A330 begun it's 20 minute approach to Detroit. He was overpowered by some of the 278 passengers and 11 crew. Reports say he burnt his leg. No-one else was hurt. The … [Read more...]

Merry Christmas from GhettoIFE!

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Well it's Christmas day in GhettoIFE land. May you day be peaceful with your IFE (In-Flight Entertainment) working - be it inbuilt, custom made or a television in your front room with you and yours safely. … [Read more...]

The Miracle of Flight AA331

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This was going to be published yesterday - but I honestly was in superranty mood after the laughable misoperation of the ID Cards. Plus it's given me more time to write this entry with a few more facts, so all the better really.. American Airlines Flight AA331 was a simple Washington DC (Regan National) to Jamaica Service via Miami service, served by a Boeing 737-800 … [Read more...]

Got a UK ID Card? Don’t expect to get out of the country on it….

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If you're one of the 1736 fools citizens people victims users of the UK National ID Card (Manchester Area), one of it's esteemed promises from The Home Office was. "The Home Office said these ID cards could be used for travel in Europe, as well as being a means of identity in opening up bank accounts and the like." Well. A lot of travel companies are really playing ball … [Read more...]

A smattering of snow, and everything goes wrong…

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Snow and ice are still playing up in the UK, so here's a few things to be aware of: All London Airports, Bristol, Manchester and in fact - the majority of UK Airports are showing delays. Eurostar is still suspended, pending testing of the new snow defence systems installed on the trains. Roads are still chaotic Also the East Coast of the USA is suffering major snow … [Read more...]

Expect more brinkmanship between BA and Unite…

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Unite has signalled it wishes to reballot it's members for another attempt at strike action. Whilst not unexpected, personally - I would still be considering other carriers over the next few weeks. For any strike to happen there much be a consultation period, ballot and actual notice to the company. That puts it +4 weeks away, and pushing it into February. For that … [Read more...]

Snow trouble ahead.

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If you're travelling today (Saturday 19th), expect Delays at LHR due to snow LGW appear to be fine Some Delays at LCY Issues with UK immigration in other countries - Strike action alas And major issues with Eurostar not due to strikes, but due to the cold snap. Weather... we just can't deal with it over here... (from a non-snowy but very cold and icey Birmingham) … [Read more...]

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