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Lufthansa trials “Print at Home” Luggage tagging

17/04/2014 by Kevincm

Following Iberia's lead, Lufthansa is to set about trialling a new "Print at Home" Luggage tagging service. The service - known as "Home Tag" will be rolled out initially on the Frankfurt to Tokyo route. The idea is you check in at home, then print your luggage tag too (for both outbound and inbound segments if you choose). You then take your prints to the airport, fold it in … [Read more...]

Ryanair adds a new base – Cologne

17/04/2014 by Kevincm

Ryanair is opening a new base at Cologne Bonn Airport with five new routes joining the Ryanair network from October 2014. Ryanair 737-800 taxing at Birmingham Airport - Image GhettoIFE.com. The routes that will be joining the wide and far Ryanair network include: Cologne to Dublin - Once Daily, Commences 26th October 2014 Cologne to London Stanstead - Twice Daily, … [Read more...]

8000th 737 Delivered to United Airlines

16/04/2014 by Kevincm

The Boeing 737 series is by far the one of the best-selling airplanes in the sky. Today, that number was re-enforced as Boeing delivered the 8000th series aircraft. The Boeing 737 has been through multiple iterations, from the initial 737-100, the 737-200, to the introduction of the 737 "Classic" series featuring the 737-300, -400 and -500 (featuring differing lengths and … [Read more...]

Sydney prepares to ahead with a 2nd International Airport

16/04/2014 by Kevincm

There's one city in the world that I have been to so rarely, but has left an indelible impression on me - and that's Sydney. Sydney Airport as seen from the Sydney Tower - Image GhettoIFE Sydney Airport however is a pinch-point in some ways - the biggest one for airline operators who have to either wait for either the more curfew to lift, or to get their aircraft on the … [Read more...]

Lufthansa confirms introducing of Advance Seat Fees on certain long haul tickets

16/04/2014 by Kevincm

In disappointing news it seems Lufthansa is introduced advanced seat reservation fees on long haul flights. Lufthansa Long Haul Boeing 747-8i parked at Lufthansa Techik hangers at Frankfurt - Image GhettoIFE. These fees will be applicable in the lower value fare codes from the 28th April 2014, with the following fare buckets attracting the new charge: W S T L K The … [Read more...]

The Boeing 777 Ten Across Club – who’s in it?

15/04/2014 by Kevincm

One of things I bemoan is the increasing uptake by airline operators deciding to go from passenger comfort to profits. This can be seen with operators switching from nine abreast seating to ten abreast seating in economy class aboard the Boeing 777 aircraft. This is achieved used narrower seats, narrower isles and a seat that weighs less, that propels airline income to dreams … [Read more...]

British Airways to serve Fish and Chips…

15/04/2014 by Kevincm

Yes, you read that right. British Airways as part of its catering strategy is to offer Fish and Chips in the air according to Business Traveller. British Airways Short Haul A320 at Barcelona El Prat - Image GhettoIFE. From this week, the airline is offering fish and chips on short-haul routes (what is sometimes known as Band 4 catering), in Eurotraveller from London to the … [Read more...]

Cold Chicago, Warm Planes – With American Airlines and British Airways (original)

14/04/2014 by Kevincm

Cold Chicago, Warm Planes - To Chicago with AA and BA Featuring American Airlines Boeing 767-300s, Republic Airlines E-175s and British Airways Boeing 787-8s Let's Play "Stacking Discounts!" (The Introduction) We're going where the air is free (NX210 to LHR), BA Galleries Lounge AA Flagship Lounge AA87 London Heathrow T3 to Chicago O'Hare T5 Hyatt Regency O'Hare One … [Read more...]

Ryanair tries being nice in advertising…

14/04/2014 by Kevincm

Watching television can provide some minor entertainment occasionally (for example, catching up on a comedy show, or catching a classic cartoon. Three adverts have shown up with pseduo-niceness and the new side of Ryanair. This includes their web site: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vY0HwFAu0A Their two bag policy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8UNoc__v1M And … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Delta Connection CRJ-200

13/04/2014 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some for some airplane art. This week, it's everyone favourite regional jet*, a Delta Connection Bombardier CRJ-200 parked at Toronto Pearson International airport in the spring sunset. * There may be a slight mis-truth in the statement above. Lets say I actively avoid CRJ-200s where its possible... The image is clickable if you … [Read more...]

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