Once again, its time to hold onto your hats as another Icelandic volcano could look like cause some chaos. The last eruption of Eyjafjallajokull in 2010 caused major disruption to both European and Transatlantic routes (and almost caused me to miss a trip to Atlanta). This time, the Icelandic volcano Bardarbunga is increasing its activity, with signs of onward management … [Read more...]
Finnair Business Class Sale from the UK to Asia
Another day, another sale in Business Class, with Finnair doing the honours this time. The sale is both in Business and Economy Class, however there is serious value to be had for oneworld flyers who don't mind a hop over to Helsinki before going to Asia. The routes on sale include: Bangkok £1,569 Chongqing £1,199 Delhi £1,349 Hanoi £1,499 Seoul £1,499 Xi'an … [Read more...]
Azul to commence international flights on 1st December
Regular readers will know I've been keeping my eye on Azul Brazilian Airlines as it moves from being a Brazilian domestic carrier into a full blown international carrier. Azul Airbus A330-200, Image - Azul Airlines. Well, it sees that the airline have set the first dates for their international network to commence. Two destinations will form the initial long haul network, … [Read more...]
US “Mobile Passport” App for entry via Atlanta… and beyond
A new app has popped up that is meant to help out US and Canadian Travellers arriving into Atlanta Airport. The app called "Mobile Passport" allows you to complete some of the tedious paperwork and declared items. The technology initially rolling out at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and will spread to US other airports in time. The system is developed by … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 757-200
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, taxing towards Terminal 8 on a chilly January evening is one of the venerable American Airlines Boeing 757-200 aircraft at New York-JFK International Airport, completing a long journey. More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my … [Read more...]
Bargin KLM Business Fares from £999
Last week KLM were selling cheap fares in KLM Business Class from Amsterdam to the Caribbean. This week, it's the turn of departures from the United Kingdom to the world with fares to Accra Mumbai Dubai Osaka Tokyo All starting from £999 upwards. em>Landing page: http://www.klm.com/travel/gb_en/plan_and_book/special_offers/flight_offers/wow_sales.htm Details of … [Read more...]
The Airbus A350 takes another step closer towards certification
Over the past few weeks, Airbus has been taking their new A350-900 aircraft on route proving exercises around the world, in the effort to take the new plane closer towards type certification. Type Certification is the point where aviation safety authorities judge the airworthiness of an aircraft in its manufacturing design and in commercial aviation where aircraft can be … [Read more...]
Berlin City council moves against Uber
It seems that the tide is turning in some cities for Uber as the City of Berlin has banned the company from operating by Berlin's State Department of Civil and Regulatory Affairs. The full statement from the city is available at http://www.stadtentwicklung.berlin.de/aktuell/pressebox/archiv_volltext.shtml?arch_1408/nachricht5326.html (German), Google Translation in … [Read more...]
Lufthansa to send a 747-8i to Tokyo Haneda
Coming into Tokyo in the air, you have two realistic options: Fly into Narita and enjoy the 50 minute ride into town with either the Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner . Fly into Haneda, hoping the timings work out, but enjoy a short monorail to Hamamatsuchō and the Yamanote line, or train ride Shinagawa, and Yamanote to Central Tokyo (taking 20-30 minutes). From my … [Read more...]
Double/Treble miles promtion on Etihad Guest
Etihad Airways has rolled out a promotion for those buying Business and First Class tickets in their Etihad Guest programme, offering: Double Miles for Business Class bookings with each eligible flight Triple Miles for First Class bookings with each eligible flight Etihad Premium Bonus Miles landing page - … [Read more...]
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