Earlier this month, Cimber Sterling fell for bankruptcy after funding was pulled by Mansvell Enterprises. Today, the owner of Skyways Express and City Airline (also Mansvell Enterprises) have pulled the plug on these airlines. All flights operated by Skyways Express and City Airline are cancelled. Or to put it blunt: "The owners of the company have decided not to fund … [Read more...]
UK Border: Heathrow will be ready for Olympics… Honest!
Officials have been on the PR offensive this morning, promising that entry into London Heathrow will be ready for the increase in demand in the run up and aftermath of the London 2012 Olympics. Marc Owen, Heathrow director of the UK Border Force has stated that "Hundreds of extra fully trained border staff will be brought in". In regards to border security, he also … [Read more...]
Some Diamond Club titbits…
Firstly, I got post today. And when it says "Diamond Club" on the envelope, I started to wonder what BA/BMI is up to. Well - it was this: Well for starters, it's a new Diamond Club card, with a few changes. Firstly, there's a BMI Logo (that's a bit late...), and secondly in the top left corner, the Star Alliance logo is gone, with a simple "Gold" left in its … [Read more...]
More strikes at Stansted ahead…
It seems the summer of discontent is continuing, this time with the GMB Union disagreeing with Swissport over the breakdown of rosters between union members and Swissport. Seven days of strikes are on the cards with the following dates: 0530 on May 23 until 0530 on May 24 0530 on May 26 until 0530 on May 28 0530 on June 2 until 0530 on June 6 Swissport handle for … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – South African Airways Airbus A330
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's a South African Airways Airbus A330-200 on tow at London Heathrow Airport in the morning sun. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]
Poll: In Flight Mobile Phone Use – What’s your view?
It's time for something different at GhettoIFE - a poll! Earlier this week I wrote about Virgin Atlantic introducing full Mobile Communications on-board their new 3-class Airbus A330's, and the comments were not that favourable. Full in this case is defined as Voice, SMS and Data. Yes - you will be able to make and receive calls whilst in the air. So my question is … [Read more...]
Airplane Repaint Saturday – Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380
It's Saturday again, so it's the turn of the first Malaysia Airlines Airbus A380 to go into the paint shop for its first proper painting into.. well, not the most exciting livery in the world. Another aircraft will hopefully go into the paint shop next week! … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Extra – British Airways A319 – FireFly
9 days of work and repainting... all for a flame. The Olympic Flame arrives in the United Kingdom as of a very short while ago. And British Airways Flight 2012 flown by FireFly (G-EUPC) - arrived at RNAS Culdrose, with the flame aboard. Images - BBC News via BBC iPlayer. And she's looking pretty, doing her job. The UK Olympic Torch Relay will … [Read more...]
Berlin Brandenburg Airport: Not until17 March 2013
Going on from the earlier post about Lufthansa re-siting all their new Berlin service back to Berlin-Tegel, it seems that the new opening date for the brand new Berlin Brandenburg Airport will be now the 17th March 2013. Continuing from the original reason to delay the opening - it is to allow more time to complete fire safety systems. The new Berlin airport was due to … [Read more...]
Viva Las Vegas! British Airways to open 2nd Route to Vegas…
Bright lights, gambling, fountains, shows, taxi drivers who I swear use the fastest meters in the west - it can only be Las Vegas. British Airways returned to Vegas a couple of years ago, operating a route from London Heathrow. Well it seems BA want more of the leisure market, with services to commence from London Gatwick. The service is schedule to begin on the 29th … [Read more...]
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