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And… we’re back in the room!

23/06/2014 by Kevincm

And... we're back in the room ladies and gentlemen. With a swathe of fellow bloggers, it's been fun and games this weekend - with some of us not being able to post. Well the bad news is the issue has been fixed, and I'm back to write lots of things that might be of some interest to you all. Such as this one! Like Lucky, I actually missed blogging this weekend, sharing … [Read more...]

Emirates to operate A380s to Houston and San Francisco

20/06/2014 by Kevincm

The Emirates Airbus A380 fleet continues to spread its wings further, with plans under way to switch operations from the existing Boeing 777-300ERs that operates these routes. One of Emirates Airbus A380s turning onto the active at London Heathrow Airport - Image GhettoIFE Both services switch over in December, with San Francisco switching over on the 1st December, operating … [Read more...]

Tiger Mandala to shut down

19/06/2014 by Kevincm

TigerAir has tried some aggressive expansion strategies, with the Singaporean Low Cost Carrier expanding across Asia and Australasia. However, it seems that one unit of the airline - Tiger Mandala of Indonesia- isn't performing, and after others sniffing around, and as of 1st July 2014 - Tiger Mandala is to cease operating. Tigerair Airbus A320 at Hong Kong International … [Read more...]

Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect strike (19th/20th June).

19/06/2014 by Kevincm

Once again, Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect staff will be going out on strike today (19th June 2014). The Heathow Express area of Paddington Station - Image GhettoIFE. The strike is due to run for 24 hours from 12:00 (Midday) 19th June 2014 to 11:59 20th June. Heathrow Express will operate the following: A 15 minute service between London Paddington and Heathrow … [Read more...]

SNCF (French) Rail Strike rolls into a second week

19/06/2014 by Kevincm

SNCF TGV Resenu at Paris Gare du Nord - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

For those of you who are going to and from France and its major transport hubs, you'll have noticed that getting around France on the train has been more vexing than not (as I found on Saturday when I was in Paris). The action caused by CGT and Sud-Rail has caused major interruption to services, impacting the TGV network, TER regional service and RER services within … [Read more...]

British Airways goes for a new slimline seat

18/06/2014 by Kevincm

British Airways have revealed this brand new seat to be installed on their short haul aircraft (Airbus A319, A320 and A321). And here it is. The new BA Seat - Image, British Airways Welcome to more slimline fun with BA going for thin seats in charcoal-grey - like a lot of other airlines have gone for. There is a very nasty part to these new seats - whilst they are … [Read more...]

United confirms its second 787-9 route… It’s Shanghai

17/06/2014 by Kevincm

With the Boeing 787-9 formally certified for service, airlines are looking at where to deploy this new aircraft. United Airlines have already stated their intent to operate it from Los Angeles to Melbourne as their first route with this aircraft. Their second route will take the aircraft from Los Angeles to Shanghai Pudong airport. United 787-9 rolling out of the paint shop … [Read more...]

Boeing 787-9 certified for service

16/06/2014 by Kevincm

Good news for Boeing and those who have orders for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - with the aircraft receiving certification from both the Federal Aviation Administration and the European Aviation Safety Agency. The first Boeing 787-9 landing after its first test flight - Image, The Boeing Company via their life feed. The amended type certificate grants the Boeing 787-9 is … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200

15/06/2014 by Kevincm

United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER landing at Heahtrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.

It's Sunday again, and it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's a United Airlines Boeing 777-200 coming into land on runway 09L at London Heathrow Airport after completing the long haul trip from the United States of America. 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 … [Read more...]

I like Paris… But….

14/06/2014 by Kevincm

... Not the scammers. Good afternoon from Notre Dame Cathedral, where I'm soaking up a few rays of light. However a new breed of people have seemed to infested this city - the scammer. Here's a few examples encountered in some of the big tourist areas: - The ring found on the floor scam and someone offering it to you (Champs Eelysee - the ball and three cups game near the … [Read more...]

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