In an interesting development, the Italian government has granted Emirates "Fifth Freedom" flying rights to operate between Milan-Malpensa and New York-JFK. The service will be a continuation of the Dubai - Milan service, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER The schedule looks a little like this: EK205 DEPART DXB 09:05 ARRIVE MXP 13:50 DEPART MXP 16:00 ARRIVE JFK … [Read more...]
Quick review: The new Hyatt bathroom amenities
Some people loved it… others hated it. I'm of course referring to Hyatt's "White Ginger" range of bathroom smells they used to have. We've all seen the Youtube video of Hyatt plugging their new bathroom stuff… So what are they actually like? The new kit is by KentMD (as opposed to Portico)... and looks like something below: The Bathbar: Very … [Read more...]
Boeing completes 787 re-certification flight
It seems Boeing has completed its testing with the 787 with a second flight to prove the battery fix the airframer has designed as it's "final certification for (return to) flight". The test flight was conducted with a LOT Polish Airlines 787 with a 2 hour sortie. Boeing state: "The crew reported that the certification demonstration plan was straightforward and the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Extra – British Airways A380
It's Friday, and it's time for some Airplane Art Extra. Today's contribution is from British Airways as Airbus has rolled out the their first Airbus A380 in their house colours British Airways A380 - Image British Airways The paint job features the classic red, white and blue... and lots dots to create the Speedmarque and the Chatham Dockyard tail - over … [Read more...]
FTA Awards: BMI wins a Special Recognition Award
Those of you with long memories will remember GhettoIFE's home airline (before I switched to British Airways) of bmi British Midland International, and the joy of BMI Diamond Club Why was it so filled with joy? It had great value redemptions, it was easy to earn miles, easy to obtain and retain status and apart from the ICC, it had one of the first social media outlets … [Read more...]
Well that could had been worse….
And we learn that not all AA Y seats are the same. This is one row back from the seat I sat at last time on an AA 777. Just a TAD more space than last time. Now time to rest at my usual haunt for a while, before the madness of a Chicago weekend kicks in... … [Read more...]
One guess where I am…
Go on. Have a guess. The pink bubbles should be a giveaway.... Now... Can I get breakfast, or am I heading to the FlAAgship lounge? … [Read more...]
Off we go again…
And once again, it's 2:40 on a Birmingham morning... And I'm in the armpit known as Digbeth Coach Station. At least I've made it to the coach station on time... And have forgotten my headphones. Dixons Duty Free is going to make a mint out of me today... Next Stop: LHR T3! … [Read more...]
IAG to firm up more 787’s
International Airlines Group - the owners of British Airways and Iberia is planning to convert the 18 options it has for Boeing 787 aircraft into orders. The 787's will be used in part to replace existing Boeing 747-400 aircraft in the British Airways fleet. Deliveries are scheduled from 2017 to 2021. Currently, IAG has orders for 24 787's - split into eight 787-8's and … [Read more...]
Air Samoa introduces “pay by weight”… Including how much you weigh…
Samoa Air isn't that bigger carrier if I'm honest - covering American Samoa routes. However, it has introduced a new policy that will be watched by some airlines - paying by weight Now, we're used on some airlines to pay by weight of your luggage - but Samoa Air puts a new spin on this: the weight of your luggage and your personal weight. Rather than pay for a seat, … [Read more...]
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