Well in this time of doom and gloom, it's good to see deliveries still occurring. And thank you Air France and Airbus for this little gem, with the delivery of their first A380. Ok, they've changed the logo a tiny bit, but its a start. Configuration will be 9 First, , 80 seats in business and 440 in economy. Initally will be depolyed on the CDG-JKF run. It's … [Read more...]
In LOLworld… Kittens explain my feelings about the middle seat.
This is how sitting in the middle seat is... especially on a US Airways or Ryanair flight... http://icanhascheezburger.com/2009/07/06/funny-pictures-with-plane-seating/ … [Read more...]
Soapbox: O’Leary Makes Comment about selling standing space…
... news networks go … [Read more...]
Passenger saves 8 hour delay – world continues to rotate.
Well it must be heading towards silly season for the press as this gem surfaced on the BBC News site today. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8136193.stm It always good to see 1) people with the correct credentials able to do the work, 2) right person in the right place and 3) the agreements work. But even in these hard times, have a few … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – Ryanair 737-800
Well, it's time for some airplan p0rn. At its for time for the .... of the air - Ryanair and one of their ubiquitous 737-800's Probably the best way to see one... taxing away... and booked on another carrier ;) … [Read more...]
A slight messup… and welcome new readers
So I can't spell ghetto. :( I've re-registered the Domain, and it's should all be pointing in the right place. Meanwhile new readers... Welcome! Here are a few classics you've missed so far: For those of you who are confused at what exactly ghetto IFE is, this is as gooder post as any to explain it Saying goodbye to a friend - a UA Trip Report - LHR-ORD-PHL-IAD-LHR … [Read more...]
We apolgise for whilst we’re in hold over Heathrow…
.... this is due to the author being stressed out at work and not getting anywhere near finishing the big Safety Demo post. So in the meantime, Please watch the following safety demo below... Presented by Pam Ann for Qantas. … [Read more...]
The year gets worse for Aviation – Yemenia Air Crash
It seems anunas horriblus is getting more horribuls this year with the loss of another aircraft - this time a Yemenia Air Airbus A310 from on route IY626 Sanaa to Moroni in the Comoros islands. Picture (c) Baron Inchcap, - http://www.flightglobal.com/airspace/photos/baron_inchcape1/airbus-a310-f-ohpr-yemenia-3198.aspx It seems the aircraft made one attempt at landing … [Read more...]
Project 787.. Oh dear… (or Seattle: We have a problem)
Note: I was going to publish this last week but I got distracted by a few other things. A few more updates will appear tonight including my personal 787's (Yes - I have an armarda of them). Sorry! Well Seattle. We have a little problem. What was going to be a glorious first flight has resulted in yet another delay for the 787 ZA001's first flight. Exhibit 1: Ok . Not a … [Read more...]
Those Kiwis are at it again…
Well, someone had to try and take Deltalina's crown. And ladies and gentlemen - we have a winner! Earlier on, I blogged about one of Air New Zealand's adverts - well it seems they've decided it was a bit successful... and have made a safety video! All I'm going to say is Well done!!! Excellent work all around. Beat that Deltalina! … [Read more...]
