Economy Class & Beyond

Easter travel madness on the rails expected

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For those of you who are coming to the United Kingdom over Easter, or for those of us who live here, there's some important news that came out about works that are expected on the British Railway network over the Easter period (29th March - 1st April). Firstly for those of you coming into the United Kingdom and into London: Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect are subject to … [Read more...]

Iberia strikes off – management and unions come to a mediated agreement

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In what can be only described as good news a majority of the Spanish unions who represent flight attendants of Iberia have called off their strike action after IAG Group/Iberia management  and the Unions have agreed to accept proposals to be made be mediator to bring a conclusion over the cuts that Iberia has been threatening to make. For the flying public the good news that … [Read more...]

EU261 to be updated

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EU261/2004 - or as some know it - the rules that govern how airlines and passengers act together, along with remedies is on the course to being updated. Subject to the approval of EU member states and the European Parliament, the new laws are due to come into effect from 2015. The reforms are in an attempt to clear up ambiguities and set down maximum times. Some highlights … [Read more...]

FAA Approves the Boeing 787 fix

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It seems that Boeing has made enough of the right noises to get the fix approved and passed by the FAA, with the FAA approving Boeing's proposal to fix battery issues on the 787, allowing them conduct limited test flights on two aircraft even as a safety investigation continues. The fix involves three layers of protection to prevent overheating of the lithium-ion batteries … [Read more...]

How having an active PNR can may you smile…

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(PNR = Passenger Name Record) Sometimes little things in life can make you smile. For quite some time, my list of bookings on my phone has been empty - a very sad sight for any flyer, and all I could do was look at my previous flights. I use the great MyFlights App to track my upcoming flights, and to look at all my past adventures - that and it handles Amadeus based … [Read more...]

Alitalia boosts services at London City

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It seems London City Airport is doing a good job of pull inning in more services with Alitalia adding an extra service. Alitalia will add extra services Milan Linate and launching a new route to Rome. Milan-Linate - London City will increase to 18 flights a week for the current 11 from the 31st March Meanwhile, on the 1st April, the Rome - London City route will open … [Read more...]

Lufthansa joins the Sharklet Club

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Well it seems those aircraft with sharklets are appearing in more places now, with Lufthansa taking delivery of its first Airbus A320 with Sharklets. Image - Lufthansa AG. As regular readers know, a Sharklet is a wingtip device that is replacing the wingtip fence that has been seen on many an A319/A319/A320/A321/A380, with the aim of reducing fuel burn and increasing … [Read more...]

Finnair joins the AA/BA/IB Transatlantic Joint Venture

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For those of you who use oneworld to get across the Atlantic, an interesting option is opening up the form of Finnair joining the American Airlines/British Airways/Iberia Joint Venture. Finnair will add its its AY code to some of the current Joint Venture between North America and the European Union as well as adding codes between plus Norway and Switzerland. Meanwhile, AA, … [Read more...]