Economy Class & Beyond

Chiltern Mainline shut for the next two weeks – find alternative routes

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Yes, I'm talking about rail again, with the Chiltern Mainline linking Birmingham, Warwickshire, parts of Oxfordshire, the Chilterns and to London partially out of commision for the nxt two weeks. Routes on the mainline segment between Banbury and London, as well as Bicster North are affected. The Aylsebury line is also hit as well - check your times, diversions and … [Read more...]

Trip Report – Crossing back across the city one day later

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Well as the last trip report was a bit depressing, I'd thought I'd repeat the trip in reverse. And what a reverse it is... The Tesco that was closed, has been reopened...Even the Oasis is open as usual...Even Sainsburys...But I leave final images to CyberCandy who got hit in the first wave:Birmingham, it's people and the city will march on. And not let these people win. … [Read more...]

CX: They want you feel… New Boeing 777-300ER’s, whilst SQ order a few extra too…

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Meanwhile a bit further across Asia, Cathay Pacific is busy buying new aircraft - this time another 4 Boeing 777-300ER's On top of this they've ordered much more cargo capacity in the form of 8 Boeing 777-200 freighters.Meanwhile Singapore Airlines too have decided to expand their fleet by ordering an extra 8 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to allow it to phase out older aircraft and … [Read more...]

TG: Confirms 4 A350-900s, 5 A320’s

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Thai Airways International has confirmed a deal to buy four Airbus A350-900 and five A320 aircraft.The current plans are to operate the A350-900's to Europe, whilst operating the A320's on Domestic and Regional operations. In addition to what they're purchasing Thai will also lease an addtional 8 A350-900's and 6 A320's to support the fleet modernisation programme Thai has … [Read more...]

TT: Tiger Airways Australia – Cleared to Fly

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Tiger Airways Australia has been cleared to fly from the 12th August by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority.The Civil Aviation Safety Authority has removed the threat of legal action, and restored it's operating certificate The fleet will be shrunk to 8 aircraft in the first instance, and will run limited serviecs in the first instance between Melborne and Sydney. … [Read more...]

New delays from GhettoIFE.com towers….

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As you're probably aware, there's a fair bit of rioting, madness and sheer hooliganism in certain parts of the United Kingdom at the moment.Alas, I live/work about a mile from most of the kickoff areas in Birmingham, and as such I've been concentrating on more important things. Therefore, I'm holding back on some blogging today. Normal service will resume soon. Or when the … [Read more...]

BD: Takes another step to being an LCC – Seat assigment charges and Buyable Lounge Access

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It seems with a new web site interface, everything is up for sale. Firstly we'll cover the business of seats for sale. And that's if you're not a BMI Diamond Club Gold or Silver (and those travelling with BMI Golds/Silvers), it's time to pay up if you want a seat assignment in advanced. Priced at £15 / €20 / $25 a SECTOR, this is just a moneygrab from BMI for those … [Read more...]

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