Delta finally does what it wanted - and has gone ahead to acquire the 49% of Virgin Atlantic that Singapore Airlines was selling. For the cool sum of $360 million (£244 Million), Delta gets more access to Heathrow, and the ability to set another joint venture across the Atlantic. For Richard Branson - 51% of the airline is still held by the Virgin Group with it's own brand … [Read more...]
Iberia unions call off Strike Action
In a bit of good news as we head towards the Christmas travel season, the unions that represent staff for Iberia have called off their planned strike action. The action that was meant to take place on: 14th December 17th December 18th December 19th December 20th December 21st December The unions have called off this actions as they do not wish to harm … [Read more...]
Oh for the LOVE of Avios! To Hong Kong with Swiss and BA – A Free Tour of Barcelona
Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways A Free Tour of Barcelona Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, Senator Lounge LX1952 Barcelona to … [Read more...]
£1 Million says we’ll be around in 5 years – Virgin and BA in a war of words
If there's anyone who can milk the media, it's Richard Branson. With reports that Delta are going to snap up the 49% of Virgin Atlantic, IAG head Willie Walsh has been talking of the Virgin Atlantic brand going away. Willie Walsh told the press aboard a London - Seoul flight that that he couldn’t see Delta wanting to operate the Virgin brand. "If they do, what does it say … [Read more...]
Iberia route cuts to bite from January 2013
We've been waiting to see how the cuts at Iberia are going to strike... well here they are. From Mid-January 2013, the short haul following routes are withdrawn: Athens Cairo Istanbul From 1st April, the following Long Haul services are facing the axe: Havana Santo Domingo San Juan (re-route via Miami) Montevideo (via other Iberia destinations) The … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Vueling Airbus A320
It's Sunday again (and also my birthday), so it must be time for some more airplane art. Today, it's a Vueling A320, mirrored into the glass at Barcelona El Prat Airport. 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! … [Read more...]
Saftey Video Saturday – Bangokok Airways
It's Saturday - so it's time to stow your tables, put your seat into the upright position and ensure your safety belt is fastened as we go to this weeks safety briefing. Today, it's Bangkok Airways giving us a fashion parade safety demonstration More next week! … [Read more...]
Holiday Inn £20.12 UK sale now on
For those who like the ICHG rooms on the cheap, ICHG is throwing away hotel rooms at £20.12 a pop. The full list is at: http://www.priorityclub.com/hotels/us/en/global/offers/celebrate_2012/hotels, with a mixture of Holiday Inns, a few Crowne Plaza's and a singular Hotel Ingido. Booking is at http://www.priorityclub.com/hotels/us/en/global/offers/celebrate_2012 and is … [Read more...]
Oh for the LOVE of Avios! To Hong Kong with Swiss and BA – LX1952 Zürich – Barcelona El Prat
Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways LX1952 - Zürich - Barcelona El Prat Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, Senator Lounge … [Read more...]
Delta to purchase a lot of CRJ’s
Good news if you like CRJ's... or terrible news if you hate CRJ's and fly Delta. Delta have placed an order for 40 Bombardier CRJ900's, with options for another 30 CRJ900's if needed. The jets will be operated by Delta Connection carriers as needed, and will configured with 76 seats in a two-class layout, configured with 12 first class seats, 12 Economy Comfort Seats and … [Read more...]
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