Economy Class & Beyond

DL: If Deltalina says Smoking is not allowed, here’s a hint – SHE MEANS IT – and saying I’m French F**k You… well…

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It seems our Gaelic friends seem to forget that rules don't apply to them, when a 34-year-old French national decided to light up in the toilet - and had half of the plane on him.Delta Flight 83 Operating between Nice and New York JFK encountered an incident, the crew suspected he was smoking, and confronted Franck Lebrun on the way, specificity stating not to smoke. The … [Read more...]

QF: A380’s to return to LA!

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For those of you want your A380 fix from LA, you can now get it from the 16th January.The A380 will operate from Melbourne to Los Angeles on 16 January, Sydney - Los Angeles route will recommence with the equipment later this month.A Qantas spokesperson says:"After extensive engineering analysis and close consultation with Rolls-Royce, Airbus and the European and Australian … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabian Airlines to join SkyTeam

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It seems that "Quality" Alliance SkyTeam is picking up a new member in the form of Saudi Arabian Airlines.Targeting for a 2012 entry, they will add 35 destinations to the alliance network Saudi itself is upgrading it's infrastructure, network and fleet which is due to be completed in 2013. Which will be nice when it happens. This follows on from the codeshare agreements with … [Read more...]

EY: Attacks Manchester and Paris with more services

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Eithad is getting busy and is announcing more services and changes to services. Highlights include:Bangalore goes from 4 flights a week to 7 flight a week service (Daily)Brussels goes from 6 flights a week to 8 (Daily +1)Geneva, Milan and Beijing increasing from 5 flights to 7 fights a week (Daily flights)Manchester going from 7 services a week (daily) to 10 services to Abu … [Read more...]

BD: Join Diamond Club, Get 4500 Miles… BUT READ THE T&C’s.

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British Midland's Diamond Club seems to be a good mood, with a new joining offer of 4500 miles.Now before you all rush off to join there is a very big sting in the tail in the T&C;'s (and I'm putting this in large letters):This joining offer promotion is only valid for new members, aged 18 or over, joining Diamond ClubOnly one enrolment per individual will be accepted for … [Read more...]

BD: Join Diamond Club, Get 4500 Miles… BUT READ THE T&C’s.

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British Midland's Diamond Club seems to be a good mood, with a new joining offer of 4500 miles.Now before you all rush off to join there is a very big sting in the tail in the T&C;'s (and I'm putting this in large letters):This joining offer promotion is only valid for new members, aged 18 or over, joining Diamond ClubOnly one enrolment per individual will be accepted for … [Read more...]

Terror stalks the land: UK Terror alert increases to “Severe”

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Yes fear and terror continues to stalk the land, with the alert raised from substantial to severe, specifically focusing at transit hubs.Or to you and me, Airports and London Train Terminals (Because of course, there is no terror beyond the city of London, as there is no life beyond London).Whilst security officials are stressing the change is precautionary and there is no … [Read more...]

BA: Snow – it’s got a cost attached…

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It seem the snow has a sting in it's tail, with the snow in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States last month, which will cost it about  £50 million in the third quarter of its current financial year.Which is a lot of dough no matter how you look at it.The losses are down to less passengers carried, with airports closed and reduced capacities available to … [Read more...]