The plan to freely allow large liquids for duty free through has fallen through due to the fragmented approach of EU member countries to get their fingers out - in the name of security.As a result, the ban on liquids purchased in third countries, originally scheduled to be lifted on 29 April, will remain for the time being. The decision was made to avoid confusion for … [Read more...]
LUL: Strike Dates annoucned….
It seems that The Rail Maritime and Transport Union has called it's members out to strike. For background, hit the BBC link. However for you and me, this is the important bit - Strike Dates and when they're kicking off. As usual the RMT has timed them for maximum chaos, starting late in the evening, and finishing during the day so services are handicapped. 21:01, 16 May … [Read more...]
DJ: Strategy Boutique Special – Virgin Blue rebrands as …. Virgin Australia
Yup. Virgin Blue has finally done what it's been trying to do for some time, and has rebranded itself as Virgin Australia Here's the advert - analysis on the Strategy Boutique visit later on today … [Read more...]
RJ: 787’s to arrive 4 years late… Nobody Suprised.
Royal Jordan airlines has announced that it will get the first of it's 11 Boeing 787's beginning in 2014. They will be receiving the first three aircraft in 2014, and the following eight aircraft between 2016 and 2017 - representing a small blow to the company who were expecting the first of these aircraft to come on-stream in 2013. Again, with the ongoing delays to the 787, … [Read more...]
Want a smoke at BFS? That’s another £1 please….
Belfast International Airport seems to having fun with charges.As well as charging for Trolley's, Dropping off Passengers, and plastic baggies they are now going to charge... for smoking.Yes. Smoking outside the terminal. And takes the title for scraping be barrel. So if you wish to smoke at BFS, you have to head to a special area, where you are asked to put a coin into a … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – American Airlines 777-200ER
It's Sunday, so it's obivously time for some Airplane p0rn. This week, it's an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at London Heathrow, unloading after a flight. More next week! … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – AeroSur 747-300
It's Saturday, so it's time to pop your seat back into the upright position as AeroSur's 747-300 safety videoMore next week! … [Read more...]
Speaking of the Royal Wedding – if you’re mad enough to go…
If you're mad enough to go down to London tomorrow to watch the Royal Wedding (as opposed to watching it on a sofa in comfort) and get crushed in the crowds, here is a mixture of travel advice for how to get there:National RailData: http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service_disruptions/seasonal/index_custom.html Summary: Check before you travel. Some services have … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding – Meanwile at VS….
All I can say is how tacky... and how Virgin Atlantic as there will be street parties in the sky in Virgin Economy and Premium Economy cabins tomorrow (29th April).http://blog.vtravelled.com/virgin-atlantic-celebrate-the-royal-wedding-with-onboard-street-parties/ Almost makes you want to book a ticket on another carrier.... … [Read more...]
Royal Wedding = Free Lonley Planet app.
Well as the royal wedding is coming up, and is going to cause the most chaos in London there's been for some time, it's time to do some related posts.And this is a good one, as it's a freebie from Lonely Planet - a Walking Tour of the Royal Sights in London.http://itunes.apple.com/app/royal-london-audio-walking/id431202355?mt=8I road-tested this a few days ago, and again - … [Read more...]
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