Economy Class & Beyond

ZH: Shenzhen Airlines to Join Star Alliance

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After the loss of one of it's partners in China (Shanghai Airlines), it seems Star Alliance is trying again with a new partner - Shenzhen Airlines.The airline has been accepted as a future member of Star, and is due to join within the next 24 months.Shenzhen Airlines will provide more connectivity to Southern China, along with it's 85% majority owner Air China. Shenzhen … [Read more...]

TT: Tiger Airways Australia – Still Grounded

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Tiger Airways Australia remains grounded for Australian domestic departures following the intervention of the CASA on Saturday.Tiger are holding talks with the CASA to try and get back in the air, but these are bearing no fruit as of yet.Or to put in the CASA's words:"CASA believes permitting the airline to continue to fly poses a serious and imminent risk to air safety"Ouch. … [Read more...]

TT: Tiger Airways Australia – Grounded.

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Tiger Airways Australia have come to a cropper, and have been grounded by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority as the authority has "lost confidence in Tiger's ability to manage safety appropriately".All Tiger Airways Australia have been grounded at least until 9th July.The CASA said it took the action because it believed permitting the airline to continue to fly … [Read more...]

EU Mobile Phone costs drop again…

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The European Union sometimes has a purpose - and it's regulating the costs of mobile phone costs is normally one of them.The latest price cuts have gone into effect as of today, meaning the following:Calls will cost no more than €0.35 (around 31p) per minute to make. This excludes VAT, down from €0.39. The maximum cost to receive calls will be €0.11 (around … [Read more...]

FR: Confuses “Popularity” with “Volume” and makes a PR of it.

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Ryanair has released a press release saying loud and proud that "IATA CONFIRMS RYANAIR IS THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE AIRLINE"Page - Ryanair.com Oooooooooook. They go on to mention the Volumes of passengers they carry.Hold up on second there Friends of The Odious Little Man. What is the definition of the word "Favourite"?According to dictionary.com....Definition: … [Read more...]

SQ: More A330’s on the way

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It seems Singapore Airlines are liking the A330's it operates. So much so, they're leasing another 15 of them, due for delivery between 2013 and 2015. The new aircraft will replace some of the existing Boeing 777's that are used for regional and mid-haul services - covering Asia, Australia and Middle East.They currently operate 19 on the type on 5 year short leases (and … [Read more...]