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Video Saturday – British Airways A319 C Check

06/12/2014 by Kevincm

an airplane in a hangar

A couple of weeks ago, I featured a video with an Emirates A380 going through its C Check - which mainly focused on the cabin being done as well as the engines. This week, we're peering into the British Airways Maintenance workshop, as an Airbus A319-100 goes into the shop for its C check in a time-lapse video - going beyond the cabin and exploring some of the work that goes … [Read more...]

KLM Business Class Sale from London

05/12/2014 by Kevincm

KLM Business Class Sale

It seems there's a mini rash of business class airfare sales at the moment to fill the empty seats that are in planes over the Christmas and New Year period. KLM sees this as a chance to get you away from your turkey and family with fares starting from £999 The following destinations are on offer for those who have a little time whilst avoiding friends and family: Abu … [Read more...]

Air Passenger Duty to be axed for younger passengers

05/12/2014 by Kevincm

Earlier this week, The Right Honourable George Osborne, Chancellor the Exchequer made his autumn statement to House of Parliament. The Famous Budget Red Box - Image HM Government - www.gov.uk Buried in the announcements he made, there was an important detail for those of you who have children and enjoy taking them on your travels. From 1st May 2015, children under 12 years … [Read more...]

Air Canada focuses on getting people home for Christmas*

04/12/2014 by Kevincm

It seems airlines continue to find different ways to pull at emotional heart-strings. Air Canada is trying a very different idea for Christmas holidays... ... by going to an ex-pat public house, and offering to buy a round - just not the sort of round you'd expect at a pub.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5YvVB1FJrs It's a great gesture by Air Canada - like all … [Read more...]

Finnair adds extra A350s to its order list

04/12/2014 by Kevincm

Finnair AIrbus A350 - Rendering, Airbus

Finnair have upped their order of Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with the airline exercising its purchasing rights for an additional eight aircraft. Finnair Airbus A350 - Rendering, Airbus These aircraft will be delivered in a two-classs configuration holding a total of 297 passengers aboard, to be used on their long haul network to the Americas and Asia. The airline now has a … [Read more...]

Guess who’s out on strike AGAIN? Ja… it’s Lufthansa!

03/12/2014 by Kevincm

I'm taking a break from my Trip Report to note that Lufthansa is going to suffer its 2nd strike in a week, this time affecting Intercontinental services Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 at Chicago O'Hare, Image Economy Class and Beyond The strike will run on the 4th December 2014 from 03:00 to 23:59 Central European Time, with Lufthansa able to operate around half of its … [Read more...]

Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam – LH953 Birmingham to Frankfurt

03/12/2014 by Kevincm

FTU Trip Report Cover

LH953 Birmingham to Frankfurt Adventures with Lufthansa and FTU Amsterdam Would I like to speak at FTU? Umm. Yes! To the airport, LH953 Birmingham to Frankfurt (This section) An (un)expected extended layover LH996 Frankfurt to Birmingham (Business Class) The Park Inn Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Speaking at FTU Amsterdam LH997 Amsterdam Schiphol to … [Read more...]

Azul goes bigger body – orders Airbus A320neos

02/12/2014 by Kevincm

Azul Brazilian Airlines Airbus A320neo

Azul's intentions have been clear recently with the announcement and commencement (due to begin on the 2nd December 2014) of its long haul services from Brazil to the USA - adding Airbus A330s into its fleet, with the future long haul fleet to include Airbus A350s. However, there is the matter of domestic services. These are currently made of Embraer E-190s, E-195s and ATR … [Read more...]

Oneworld boosts Emerald and Sapphire luggage benefits

01/12/2014 by Kevincm

Oneworld Emeral and Sapphire

It seems the oneworld airline alliance has boosted some of its benefits for those of us who check luggage in when flying around the world. oneworld's tiers are : Base Ruby (lowest elite tier) Sapphire (the mid-tier) Emerald (the top tier) Today's changes are for Emeralds and Sapphires. Emeralds will now get Priority Luggage handling on any cabin on all … [Read more...]

Trip Report: Adventures with Lufthansa – To FTU Amsterdam

01/12/2014 by Kevincm

FTU Trip Report Cover

Adventures with Lufthansa - To FTU Amsterdam Would I like to speak at FTU? Umm. Yes! (This section) To the airport, LH953 Birmingham to Frankfurt An (un)expected extended layover LH996 Frankfurt to Birmingham (Business Class) The Park Inn Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Speaking at FTU Amsterdam LH997 Amsterdam Schiphol to Frankfurt Main What is the … [Read more...]

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