It seems there is a fight brewing for BMI Baby. Yes, I laughed at that too. But apparently people are interested in the British Midland Airways Low Cost Carrier, with a second group - quoted as an "EU based Airline Group" now joining the action. British Midland Airways say: "This potential new owner, which has operations in several countries across Europe, would acquire … [Read more...]
Office of Fair Trading nods through IAG/BMI deal – off to the EU for clearance
The take over of British Midland Airways Ltd has taken another step closer today according to Office of Fair Trading According to the statement: The OFT today announced that it has decided not to make a request to the European Commission for a UK review of the proposed acquisition by International Airline Group (IAG) of bmi from Lufthansa. The OFT will continue to work … [Read more...]
Kingfisher: Appeals to pilots to turn up for work, assures everything is fine…
It's been a few days since I've written about the flying mess that is Kingfisher Airlines, and things don't seem to be improving for the airline It is appealing for its pilots to turn up to work, whilst trying to get tax authorities to unfreeze it's accounts Accounts were frozen again on the 29 February when it failed to make outstanding payments. In regards to the … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Qantas A380 at Sunset
It's Sunday, so it must be time for some airplane art. Rather than raiding though the archive of stuff I've shot, it's one from the end of my Japan trip - a Qantas Airbus A380 sitting pretty in the evening sun at London Heathrow Airport (Yes, it's clickable to view the large version!) More of course next week! … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – ANA 777-300
It's Saturday again, so it must be time for a last blast of Safety Video Saturday before I revert back to Airplane Repaint Saturday. This week, it's a re-run of ANA demonstrating their 777-300ER Safety Video (as they didn't have one on their 777-300 last Sunday in Regional Config) There will be some more Safety Video Saturday... in a few months. We'll be heading back … [Read more...]
Japan/Asia 2012 Trip – More pictures and Videos Online!
As my body hasn't adjusted to any time zone change this trip (and trust me - it's rather annoying), I've been busy uploading content for the trip report. And there's a LOT of it. Preparing for the off - http://www.photoblog.com/kevincm/2012/02/19/preparing-for-the-off.html To Birmingham Airport, Birmingham to Frankfurt with BMI (Lufthansa) … [Read more...]
Peach Aviation takes to the Air
Well the Japanese Low Cost Carrier war has finally engaged, with Peach Aviation taking to the air yesterday. The first two domestic runs - Osaka's Kansai International Airport to New Chitose Airport and Osaka-Fukuoka have now commenced, operating 3 times daily services between these cities. Coming soon are the Osaka-Kagoshima service and a twice-daily Osaka-Nagasaki … [Read more...]
Singapore Changi: The LCC’s are coming to T2 as the Budget Terminal is shut for rebuilding
In plans to expand further, it seems Singapore Changi Airport will be doing a big shuffle over the next few months, with the current "Budget Terminal" closing, and a new Terminal - to be known to all as Terminal 4 to provide Low Cost Carrier Facilities. The current budget terminal was opened in 2006, and expanded in 2008 to handle 4.6 million passengers a year. This alas … [Read more...]
Singapore Airlines to increase fuel surcharges
Not so good news if you're planning to fly Singapore Airlines in the future, with them announcing that fuel surcharges are on the way up. Like most carriers, it's being stung by the cost of fuel, and has kindly decided to pass that onto the customer. Which isn't nice The surcharge is dependent on Class of Service and Distance from Singapore, applying to all Singapore … [Read more...]
Nothing says welcome home like delays and packed commuter trains
Well arriving back in London was a mistake at peak time. Firstly it seems the Great Western Mainline was on one today, with a 30 minute delay thanks to delayed freight trains and incorrectly suspected signals... and trouble getting into Paddington itself. The taxi driver wasn't as much as a rip off agent as some of the back cab drivers are, and got me to Marleybone in a … [Read more...]
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