Air India is getting to grips with its new aircraft - the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and has successfully deployed it to regionally, to Dubai and now to its first European destination - Frankfurt Flight AI120/A121 has been switched from a Boeing 777-200LR to a Boeing 787-8, with an increase in seating from 238 seats to 256 seats - a small capacity bump, but always … [Read more...]
So you *really* want to know what happens on a 747 D Check?
Earlier this year, the BBC ran a great documentary on how British Airways performed a D Check on one of its Boeing 747 aircraft - - G-CIVX - as it is sent for a full strip-down, test, repairs and rebuild of the plane. Alas - the documentary was restricted to BBC iPlayer and has long since expired off the catchup TV service. Thankfully, the power of Youtube is here to the … [Read more...]
Tesco Clubcard current collection period – Ends 20th October
For those of you who shop at Tesco and collect Clubcard points - a big heads up. The current period for collecting points is coming to an end on Saturday 20th October. If you're doing spending and want it reflected in this quarters statement, it needs to be done by the 17th October as Clubcard points take two days to process... and Tesco's IT can be variable at … [Read more...]
Kingfisher fleet to remain grounded to at least 20th October
Lets go back to the sorry saga of KingFisher Airlines, which now appears to be grounded to at least 20th October, with a promise of resumption of service on the 21st October 2012 During the weekend, the Kingfisher Airlines issued the following statement: "The company is continuing to work with, and appeal to, the employees striking to return to work so that the airline can … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – British Airways Airbus A318’s
It's Sunday so it must be time for some Airplane Art. This week, it's the "fleet" of British Airways Airbus A318's stabled at London City Airport after completing their legs from New York. Both will return to New York as BA1 and BA3 later that day. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Air France
It's Saturday again, so please stow your table, place your seat in the upright position and ensure your seatbelt is fastened as this week, we leave safety in the hands of Air France Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]
British Airways/Avios.com have a bonus points offer going on when you buy Avios
It seems British Airways and Avois.com have a bonus points offer when you buy Avios. Depending how many you buy will depend how many extra Avios you get Purchase 1,000 - 6,000 Avios and receive 100 bonus Avios Purchase 7,000 - 12,000 Avios and receive 1,000 bonus Avios Purchase 13,000 - 18,000 Avios and receive 2,000 bonus Avios Purchase 19,000 - 23,000 Avios and … [Read more...]
GhettoIFE has a winner… For the *actual* Star MegaDO4 flight!
Well the news is slowly propagating through the Boarding Area blogs (and I've sort of known for a few days), but I can now confirm the one of the winners of the "Win a Seat with Randy Petersen" on Star MegaDO 4. I asked what was your most interesting seatmate. Simple enough question - to which I had 154 responses. I was lazy and got my co-worker to run random.org and … [Read more...]
Behind the Scenes: London City Airport – Ramp Walk 1: Early Morning Walk
Behind the Scenes: London City Airport – Ramp Walk 1: Early Morning Walking Behind the Scenes: London City Airport: The Introduction Peak rush to London, aLoft ExCeL Morning time at LCY – Inspecting runway lights Ramp Operations At the JetCentre Ramp Walk 1 (THIS SECTION) Ramp Walk 2 From the Tower Watery Inspections with the Fire … [Read more...]
JAL confirms 787 service to Helsinki
Japan Airlines has confirmed it will be commencing a 787 to Helsinki in 2013, with a start date of the 25th February. The service operates from Tokyo Narita to Helsinki on the following timetable: JL413 DEPART NRT 11:45 ARRIVE HEL 15:00 JL414 DEPART HEL 17:25 ARRIVE NRT 10:15+1 See operation notes for dates of operation. Commences: 25th February 2013 Booked … [Read more...]
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