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SAS edges back from the brink – all bar 1 union agree to changes

19/11/2012 by Kevincm

An update on the state of SAS, with some good news, and some not so good news. The airline has now agreed changes with seven out of the eight unions representing employees in regards to wages cuts, working schedule changes and pensions. Only the cabin crew union of Denmark has yet to reach agreement with management. The airline needs to get agreement from all eight … [Read more...]

SAS on the brink – Still operating for now, watch for cancellations

18/11/2012 by Kevincm

It seems talks with Unions and SAS Management have continued overnight, with talks going beyond the deadline of yesterday. As you're all aware, SAS is trying to reorganise again, and needs buy-in from the unions to make the deep cuts it needs to survive, and there are parts of SAS that are preparing for shutdown - the most worrying example from Bloomberg should scare most … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic win extra slots at Heathrow – to lauch short haul services

18/11/2012 by Kevincm

As we all remember, Virgin Atlantic moaned its way through the sale of BMI to IAG. Part of the deal was that IAG had to disperse 14 pairs of slots of Heathrow to buy BMI. These slots are assigned for shot haul and domestic use. Well, it seems Virgin Atlantic has full authority on these slots from the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the European Commission, … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Asiana Airlines Boeing 767-300

18/11/2012 by Kevincm

Its Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, it's an Asiana Airlines Boeing 767-300 loading up for its next service at Seoul Incheon International Airport. More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]

A letter from Diamond Club

17/11/2012 by Kevincm

I hate the post some days. Be it bills or letters about the lack of stability in my real world job (oh yes, than you Andrew Lansley MP for South Cambridgeshire, Ex Secretary of State for Health and  for adding a layer of uncertainty to my post so I might not make it past 1st April 2013 in my current job). Sometimes it brings joy in the form of membership kits, but … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Turkish Airlines with Manchester United

17/11/2012 by Kevincm

It's Saturday again, so its time to place your luggage in the overhead bins, stow your tray tables and ensure your seatbelts are fastened as it's time for this week's Safety Video. This week, it's Turkish Airlines with Manchester United (The football club - the game that uses spherical balls played for 90 minutes with a single 15 minute break in the middle and has very … [Read more...]

Different Airlines – Same Routes – To Chicago with AA and BA – O’Hare T3 and the AA FlAAgship Lounge

16/11/2012 by Kevincm

Different Airlines – Same Routes – To Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways Or “Oh Sandy. You came and you gave without thinking….” Index: Cheap Flight? In the autumn? Which planet are you on? (The Introduction) To London, BA Galleries First, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge AA99 – London Heathrow to Chicago … [Read more...]

European Commision formally objects to Ryanair’s takeover of Aer Lingus.

16/11/2012 by Kevincm

In news that will make you go "oh really?", the European Commission has formally objected to Ryanair taking over Aer Lingus, and has lodged concerns over competition. Currently, a total of 40 routes are shared like for like by Aer Lingus and Ryanair - and are the only operators on that route (a good example is my local route to Dublin from Birmingham where Ryanair and Aer … [Read more...]

Different Airlines – Same Routes – To Chicago with AA and BA – Trials, Tribulations and Sandy

15/11/2012 by Kevincm

Different Airlines – Same Routes – To Chicago with American Airlines and British Airways Or “Oh Sandy. You came and you gave without thinking….” Index: Cheap Flight? In the autumn? Which planet are you on? (The Introduction)  To London, BA Galleries First, American Airlines FlAAgship Lounge AA99 – London Heathrow to … [Read more...]

Boeing delivers its first 787 to LOT

15/11/2012 by Kevincm

an airplane flying in the sky

As Boeing 787s are making their way out to airlines at a reasonable rate, the first European Airlines to receive one has now been delivered to LOT Polish Airlines. LOT Polish Airlines 787 - Image: The Boeing Company. LOT are pretty excited about the 787, with Marcin Pirog, chief executive officer of LOT stating: "This is a historic moment for LOT" "I am convinced … [Read more...]

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