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FAA Approves the Boeing 787 fix

12/03/2013 by Kevincm

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...]

British Airways to roll out hand baggage only fare on all Gatwick Shorthaul routes

12/03/2013 by Kevincm

It's time for another episode of "Race to the bottom", today featuring British Airways. Just under a month ago, BA launched a new fare tier which contained no hold luggage allowance on a few routes. BA seem to be happy with the trial, and will be rolling this fare out to all 32 short haul routes at for flights departing on the 2nd April and beyond. Your luggage allowance if … [Read more...]

How having an active PNR can may you smile…

11/03/2013 by Kevincm

(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

11/03/2013 by Kevincm

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

08/03/2013 by Kevincm

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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

07/03/2013 by Kevincm

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...]

Changes at GhettoIFE for a bit…

07/03/2013 by Kevincm

Over the past few months I've had the axe of redundancy hovering far too close over my neck. Thankfully last month, I got another job - and will be gainfully employed elsewhere from today. The upside for you all is that more trip reports and more travelling will occur, with all the hilarity you would expect of a GhettoIFE trip report. After all, who else on Boarding Area … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Business Class sale fares loaded

06/03/2013 by Kevincm

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Lufthansa has loaded some reasonable Business Class fares for departures from the United Kingdom. Destinations and prices start as listed: Abu Dhabi £1,599 Addis Ababa £1,499 Amman £1,099 Bahrain £1,699 Bangkok £1,729 Beijing £1,729 Beirut £1,149 Busan … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic asks “Where’s Wally?”

06/03/2013 by Kevincm

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Or for those in other territories, "Where's Waldo?" To celebrate 25 years of Where's Wally/Waldo, you'll find him plastered on the side of a Virgin Atlantic 747-400 on "Barbarella"  (Registered as G-VROM), flying between London, the United States and the Caribbean There's Wally! Of course, Virgin Atlantic President Richard Branson was rolled out to celebrate … [Read more...]

787 Update: Thomson Airways cuts 787 from May and June

05/03/2013 by Kevincm

UK leisure carrier Thomson Airways (part of TUI) was meant to be the UK launch carrier of the 787, with services commencing on the 1st May 2013. However, this launch has been suspended due to the ongoing issues with the Boeing 787 and the batteries inside it that have been giving Boeing a major headache.  Thomson Airways 787's are not part of the "currently grounded fleet of … [Read more...]

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