Korean Air is set to increase capacity between Seoul Incheon and New York-JFK, as it will be converting all its flight operations between the two airport to operate Airbus A380s. The change goes into effect on 25th May 2014, based on the following timetable Seoul Incheon to New York-JFK KE081 DEPART ICN 10:05 ARRIVE JFK 11:20 KE085 DEPART ICN 19:30 ARRIVE JFK … [Read more...]
How do you get that air-to-air photo?
I was browsing Youtube just before heading to bed.. when I found this video with Aviation Photographer Jessica Ambats on how she works with the pilots and others to get some (quite frankly) amazing photos. Here's her video: And as a photographer in my remaining minutes of the day, I can see a lot of this and understand the work that goes into these. To paraphrase … [Read more...]
Virgin Atlantic pulls the plug on the Hong Kong – Sydney route
It seems that Virgin Atlantic is struggling with the London to Sydney via Hong Kong run - and is suspending the route between Hong Kong and Sydney. Virgin Atlantic (the UK arm owned 51% by Virgin Group and 49% by Delta) blame the withdrawal on "increasing costs and a challenging economic environment". The London Heathrow - Hong Kong segment of the route will be retained. … [Read more...]
Norwegian Air Shuttle adds another flight to New York
Norwegian Air Shuttle has added a nice disruptive piece of colour to the aviation scene since they started their long haul options - whilst scaring a lot of the incumbent airlines (especially the US airlines represented by Airlines for America who are crying foul over its operations). Currently, the airline operates the Stockholm to New York JFK route three times a week. It … [Read more...]
Guess who’s against Etihad buying a part of Alitalia….?
Of course, it's Deutsche Lufthansa AG. The group has called on European regulators to block plans for Etihad to take a stake in Alitalia, saying it would amount to unfair competition introduced into the European market. The airline states according Reuters "We reject recurrent subsidies and the partial renationalization of European airlines, whether by European states or … [Read more...]
EDreams says Ryanair is better than American Airlines, Delta, Air China and others… Huh?
This popped up on the radar today (with thanks to Bart), with EDreams (an online travel agent) coming up with a Periodic Table of their top 100 airlines, based on customer feedback. Have a look below. Image - Edreams via http://www.edreams.com/best-airlines/ I'm honestly working some of the results out still. Their data indicates that the top airline according … [Read more...]
Etihad and Alitalia in final stages of investment talks
It's been reported that the Italian Flag carrier - Alitalia - in currently in talks with Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi over investment in Alitalia. These talks which are now in their final phases may take another 30 days to finalise. Alitala has gone from one disaster to another, and was recently bailed out to the tune of €300millon for it to escape bankruptcy. The airline … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – JetBlue Airbus A320 with Sharklets
It's Sunday again. so it must be time for some more airplane art. This, week - it's JetBlue Airbus A320 (with fancy Airbus Sharklets), beginning its take off run at San Francisco International Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me … [Read more...]
CSeries performance “meeting expectations”, hopes of quick entry into service
A lot of people are keeping an eye on the Bombardier CSeries as it continues its test flight campaign - Lufthansa in particular has noted the aircraft is meeting its performance expectations. Bombardier CSeries FTV1 and FTV2 at Montréal–Mirabel Airport. Image, Bombardier Aerospace. The CSeries flew for the first time in September 2013 (a day before the Boeing 787-9 … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – EVA Air
It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage in the bin above you, ensure the tray table is stow fasten your seat belt as we go to this week's safety video. This week, it's EVA Air with their safety video aboard their Boeing 777-300ERs Another safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or … [Read more...]
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