Economy Class & Beyond

Etihad to buy 49% of Alitalia

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It seems that Etihad was hell bend on grabbing Alitalia, with the airline confirming on Friday it is to purchase 49% of the ailing Italian Flag Carrier. Etihad Boeing 777 - Image, GhettoIFE Alitalia Airbus A321 - Image GhettoIFE Etihad will invest €387.5 million to stave off Alitalia from bankruptcy, and will attempt to restructure the airline to return it to … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Thai Airways Boeing 747-400

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, lining up on the threshold of runway 9R at London Heathrow Airport is a Thai Airways Boeing 747-400 preparing to depart for the long trip to Bangkok. More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up for my newsletter, or follow me on Twitter … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Delta (version 6!)

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It's Saturday again, so its time to put your seat in your upright position, stow your tray table and place your luggage in the overhead locker as we go to this weeks safety video. This week, we turn to one of the major powers (and major innovators of the current crop of safety videos), Delta who have been working away since the famous Deltalina's "Smoking is not allowed" … [Read more...]

Air France to send an A380 to Miami for the late winter season

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Air France is preparing for a winter timetable change to keep those of you who need some winter sun warm, with the airline one its Airbus A380 double decker planes to Miami. The top of an Air France A380 (it was the best I could do!) at Paris Charles De Gaulle. Image, GhettoIFE The route is currently booked to operate between Paris and Miami between 1st December 2014 and … [Read more...]

Malaysia Airlines to be brought into state ownership

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In the wake of two major incidents, as well as falling income, Malaysia Airlines share trading is to be suspended, on the request of Khazanah Nasional - the Malaysian State Investment firm (and it's largest stake holder). Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380 at London Heathrow - Image GhettoIFE The investment fund intends to take a 100% takeover over of the Malaysia Airlines to … [Read more...]

American Airlines trims some European destinations for Winter

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As seasons come and seasons go, American Airlines is preparing to suspend some of the routes it operates to limited running, or completely suspending them for the winter season. American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER at London Heathrow - Image GhettoIFE Western European destinations will feel the brunt of the winter changes, with American Airlines suspending routes, with the … [Read more...]

Great KLM Business Fares from Amsterdam to The Caribbean (€999 up)

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KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) have some excellent fares to certain destinations in the Caribbean, starting at €999 return (plus an annoying €10 booking fee). The KLM Sale fares are in Economy and Business Class, with economy class starting at €499 and business class fares at a bit more of a bargain starting at €999. The sale covers the following … [Read more...]

Using Starbucks Rewards Internationally

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Some of us like them. Some of us hate them. And some of us just want hot caffeine that tastes OK. I'm of course referring to Starbucks coffee. Starbucks, Birmingham Bullring kiosk. Now, we all know it has a loyalty scheme (which does vary from country to country), but the idea is you collect stars when you buy drinks, and eventually you get to a Gold Tier after 50 … [Read more...]

British Airways suspends flights to Liberia and Sierra Leone

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In the wake of the Ebola virus outbreak, British Airways has suspended services between London to Monrovia, Liberia and Freetown-Lungi International Airport. BA State: British Airways has temporarily suspended flights to and from Liberia and Sierra Leone until 31 August 2014 due to the deteriorating public health situation in both countries. The safety of our customers, crew … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways QR23 escorted to Manchester after a threat

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Travel is sometimes a hard thing - especially when threats are made aboard a plane that can put a flight at serious risk. Qatar Airways QR23 operating between Doha and Manchester Airport UK, was escorted to landing in Manchester today following a report there was a possible device aboard. Qatar Airways Airbus A330 landing at London Heathrow - Image, GhettoIFE The plane was … [Read more...]