Economy Class & Beyond

FlyBe pulls two services from Cardiff

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It seems the hurt that FlyBe is going through is now being reflected in their route network, with services from Cardiff to Paris and Glasgow to be up for axe. Services will be withdrawn from 19th January, with the exception of special Rugby flights due to be operated between 20th to 24th February 2014. Those with tickets for flights after that date will have their money … [Read more...]

Three UK breaks the pack on International roaming – more countries added including the USA

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Three UK in welcome news to those who roam back and forth, has broken from the pack of UK phone companies, allowing users to use their UK allowance of data, texts in various countries. These now include: Austria Australia Denmark Hong Kong Indonesia Italy Macau Republic of Ireland Sri Lanka Sweden United States of America. Some of these are very big (Three have offered … [Read more...]

Tiers and Dreams American Airlines AA1618 Dallas Fort Worth to St Louis International, A quick STL Stop, AA1186 St Louis to Chicago

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Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams American Airlines AA1618 Dallas Fort Worth to St Louis International, A quick STL Stop, American Airlines AA1186 St Louis to Chicago Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club American … [Read more...]

El-Al to start … UP

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Sometimes you have to wonder what goes in marketeers minds when they decide names for companies or products. Today's wonder is El-Al's budget carrier offshoot - to be called UP. In the first phase, the airline will serve five European destinations: - Berlin up to 11 times a week - Budapest up to 11 times a week - Kiev up to 11 times a week - Prague 11 up to times a week - … [Read more...]

Delta to launch Seattle to Vancouver service

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When you look at the map, Seattle to Vancouver isn't that far in aviation terms. Distance: 127 miles as the plane flies - Image - Great Circle Mapper www.gcmap.com The route is contested by Alaska Air (using it as a feed into its US Network) and Air Canada (who use it to feed their Domestic and international routes). Well it seems the battle is going to get a lot … [Read more...]

Tiers and Dreams – More Messing Around DFW

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Chicago XV - Tiers and Dreams More Messing Around DFW Contents: Tiers? And Dreams? Huh? Off to Heathrow, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge American Airlines AA99 London - Chicago Crowne Plaza O'Hare Back to O'Hare, AA AAdmrials Club American Airlines AA1380 Chicago to St Louis, St Louis AAdmirals Club, AA1685 St Louis to Dallas Fort Worth DFW and … [Read more...]

Etihad code-shares expand on Air Serbia and airBaltic routes

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Etihad continues to boost its links in Europe with the announcement of code-shares on Air Serbia (a carrier it has 49% interest in) and airBaltic. Eithad will have its code placed on 12 additional Air Serbia routes from Belgrade including: Abu Dhabi, Banja Luka, Berlin Tegel, Brussels, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Ljubljana, Prague, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Tivat, Vienna This … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Frontier Airlines A320

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Its Sunday, so it must be time for some Airplane Art. This week, it's a Frontier Airines Airbus A320 - "Ozzy the Orca" taxing at Denver International Airport on a sunny summers evening 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 week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – LOT Polish Airlines

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It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage above your seats, place your seats in the upright position and ensure your tray table is stowed as we go to this week's safety video. This week, it's LOT Polish Airlines showing off safety with a very touch inspired safety video Another safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either … [Read more...]

Ryanair goes on the attack – Brussels Airlines and Alitalia in its sights with new bases

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Ryanair has launched two new bases this week with Rome-FCO and Brussels Airport joining the ranks of Ryanairports. The Rome-Fiumcino base is a direct hit against Alitalia, operating the following routes Commencing 18th December 2013 Rome Fiumcino – Catania Rome Fiumcino – Palermo Commencing 19th December 2013 Rome Fiumcino – Lamezia Terme Commencing 27th February … [Read more...]