For those holdouts who have clung onto their last bit of BMI - the credit card - there is some excellent news from MBNA. In summary: A minor rebrand from "BMI Credit Card" to "Diamond Club Credit Card" Enhanced earn rate Double Miles on British Airways flight purchases with flights departing from the UK 10% Discount on British Airways flight purchases depending on … [Read more...]
FlyBe in talks of sale of slots
Flybe isn't having a great time of it at moment and whilst its business model appears sound, it hasn't been pulling in the profits - rather making losses. The airline has been a source of speculation on the BBC - who are suggesting slots at Gatwick Airport could be sold, which has forced FlyBe to come out with a statement: "Flybe notes the recent speculation in the press. The … [Read more...]
Another great flight… But baggage handling fails….
Greetings from London Heathrow. After a lovely flight after being upgraded to World Traveller Plus, I has to deal with Heathrow airport which spectacularly seems to forget the meaning of the words "priority luggage" 20 minutes on the belt before my bags spewed out. At least they're intact. Now onto Heathrow express, then connect... And home. … [Read more...]
The trek home begins… and a new boarding pass….
Well I'm at DIA a bit early after a shuttle ride, and a walk around Denver today. DIA itself with the stunning architecture of the Jeppsen terminal is brilliant... a shame the TSA are up to their usual games. Still... the joy of a long flight home now is beckoning. In the terminal building... Although.. there's no pre-flight dinning here at the AA Lounge. A … [Read more...]
First Airbus A350-900 rolls out of the paint shop
.... and she's looking rather nice in Airbus house colours: Images - Airbus S.A.S. MSN001 is getting though tests, engine installations and is being prepared for the finally battery of tests it will need to go under to allow clearance for its first flight this summer. And depending what products are installed in this plane, this could become a … [Read more...]
Etihad and South African Airlines form a Strategic Partnership
Etihad and South African Airways are expanding their other reaches it seems with a new partnership agreement. The agreement will initially cover codeshares on flights, as well as the option to examine options on joint procurement, training and maintenance. Etihad will place its EY code on SAA flights from Johannesburg to ten region destinations covering South Africa, … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Britsh Airways A320
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week - and hot off the photographic press - is a British Airways Airbus A320... well for those of you know can read registrations this is actually an ex-British Midland aircraft which had the Star Alliance Washing line of Airlines on it - resting at Dublin Airport. The image is clickable if you … [Read more...]
Richard Branson becomes Air Asia X’s latest flight attendant…
It seems Virgin boss Richard Branson has finally settled a bet with Tony Fernandes of Air Asia over who's F1 team would rank higher 2 and bit years ago. And now we see the results. Two words come to mind. Oh Dear. Images - Richard Branson's Blog - http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/lady-in-red Additional images (not for the faint hearted) are at the … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Gulf Air
It's Saturday again, so please stow your tray tables and footrests, ensure the seatbelt in the upright position and pay attention to this week's safety video. This week - it's Gulf Air. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]
FlyBe to introduces fare locking
UK Regional carrier FlyBe is trying a new tactic - Fare Locking. If you're looking at flights, but have yet to formalise anything, you can either spend £5 for a group or £1.99 per sector to hold a price for 24 hours. This will allow you formalise travellers. If you do not take up the farelock, the fee will be refunded. The fares are included are their Essentials and New … [Read more...]
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