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First Airbus A350-900 rolls out of the paint shop

13/05/2013 by Kevincm

a large white airplane with blue writing on it

.... and she's looking rather nice in Airbus house colours:   Images - Airbus S.A.S. MSN001 is getting though tests, engine installations and is being prepared for the finally battery of tests it will need to go under to allow clearance for its first flight this summer. And depending what products are installed in this plane, this could become a … [Read more...]

Etihad and South African Airlines form a Strategic Partnership

13/05/2013 by Kevincm

Etihad and  South African Airways are expanding their other reaches it seems with a new partnership agreement. The agreement will initially cover codeshares on flights, as well as the option to examine options on joint procurement, training and maintenance. Etihad will place its EY code on SAA flights from Johannesburg to ten region destinations covering South Africa, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Britsh Airways A320

12/05/2013 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week - and hot off the photographic press - is a British Airways Airbus A320... well for those of you know can read registrations this is actually an ex-British Midland aircraft which had the Star Alliance Washing line of Airlines on it - resting at Dublin Airport. The image is clickable if you … [Read more...]

Richard Branson becomes Air Asia X’s latest flight attendant…

12/05/2013 by Kevincm

a man holding another man

It seems Virgin boss Richard Branson has finally settled a bet with Tony Fernandes of Air Asia over who's F1 team would rank higher 2 and bit years ago. And now we see the results. Two words come to mind. Oh Dear. Images - Richard Branson's Blog - http://www.virgin.com/richard-branson/lady-in-red Additional images (not for the faint hearted) are at the … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Gulf Air

11/05/2013 by Kevincm

It's Saturday again, so please stow your tray tables and footrests, ensure the seatbelt in the upright position and pay attention to this week's safety video. This week - it's Gulf Air. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]

FlyBe to introduces fare locking

11/05/2013 by Kevincm

UK Regional carrier FlyBe is trying a new tactic - Fare Locking. If you're looking at flights, but have yet to formalise anything, you can either spend £5 for a group or £1.99 per sector to hold a price for 24 hours. This will allow you formalise travellers.  If you do not take up the farelock, the fee will be refunded. The fares are included are their Essentials and New … [Read more...]

ANA prepares to resume 787 flights

10/05/2013 by Kevincm

All Nippon Airlines is gearing up for flying the Boeing 787 Dreamliner again. According to the airline: We have decided to resume the operation of our Boeing 787 fleet from  1 June 2013, after assuring first that required improvements are  undertaken and that the safety of the aircraft is fully secured. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and concern caused by … [Read more...]

Actions speaking louder than words

09/05/2013 by Kevincm

So I'm now at DIA relaxing after a good flight. Why? The crew I had we're nothing short of amazing today - with the little action of a purser coming up and welcoming me aboard... And the actions of the crew. Whilst the T1 - T5 omnishambles is not forgivable, the actions of crew aboard made a real difference when I got off the flight. And maybe I can be a bit more … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to launch Doha to Philadelphia

09/05/2013 by Kevincm

Qatar Airways will be launching a route from Doha to Philadelphia. This will be first route that connects the Gulf region directly from Philadelphia to commence in 2014 with a daily service. Exact detail below: QR727 DEPART DOH 0:100 ARRIVE PHL 07:50 PHL 77W D QR728 DEPART PHL 10:40 ARRIVE DOH 06:15+1DOH 77W D Commences 02 April 2014 Operates Daily Booked … [Read more...]

So calm you’ll sail through… Hmm… I doubt that…

09/05/2013 by Kevincm

a group of people standing in a hallway

Well that was the most painful transfer at LHR ever. What was meant to be a quick 20 transfer turned into a 60 minute affair thanks to a catalogue of errors. First up, a 40 minute delay due to high winds. Not ideal, but I'll live with it. The bus that was meant to connect with the plane T1 didn't make it - so it was transfer via Flight Connection Centre. For those of you … [Read more...]

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