Economy Class & Beyond

Behind the Scenes: London City Airport

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Welcome to a special GhettoIFE Trip Report where I don't actually leave the country, but I DO go to an airport... and get beyond security without a boarding pass. When we go to an airport, most of us see the front line things - the terminal, the check in desks, security, the apron, luggage belts and passport control. But what goes on behind the scenes? Why is it that … [Read more...]

It’s confirmed. Qatar Airways to join oneworld

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After much huffing and puffing, denials, it appears Qatar Airways is finally joining oneworld. Its membership status is member elect as it prepares to joying the alliance, with a time-frame to full membership in 12-18 months. British Airways will be mentoring Qatar Airways transition into oneworld. Qatar is the first of the big three Gulf Airlines to make an actual … [Read more...]

AirFrance-KLM and Ethiad annouce codeshare tie up

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Codeshares seem to be the heart of the industry these days. And it seems AirFrance-KLM Group and Etihad have major codeshare agreement which will bolster Etihad's presence within mainland Europe and allow Air France-KLM the opportunity to strengthen its market reach in the Subcontinent and Australia. The agreement starts quickly - on 28th October 2012. To start with Air … [Read more...]

And the Winner from the GhettoIFE draw is….

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Well... that's it from the draw. 154 entries and so many interesting stories - thank you all so much for entering. With a draw like this I do have to exercise some care (as there were some duplicate IP's in the entries, and a couple of non relevant entries. Those where put into to the excluded pile (only a few thankfully). I then shanghaied my co-worker in the office to … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. To tie in with this weeks contest, this week, it's a United Airlines Boeing 777-200ER (ex-Continental) taxing at London Heathrow Airport early in the morning. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next … [Read more...]

Celebrating our first anniversary (At Boarding Area)… with a prize draw!

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Today is the 6th October. For most of you, a completely unimportant day. For me, it's the day that GhettoIFE completed the move from Blogger and onto Boarding Area, and my first anniversary here. And nothing says "I love you my readers" than running a prize draw. And as usual, it's something you won't see every day. Well two things. I've got the following: 1st Draw … [Read more...]

Kingfisher hopes to resume flying next week

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In what should be no surprise to ... well - anyone, Kingfisher Airlines failed to take to the air today. The airline is hoping to resume flights next week. A mixture of staff confrontations, strike action and management locking out the airline hasn't helped things - with Kingfisher grounded since Sunday. The airline is in the process of trying to reach a settlement … [Read more...]

An interesting morning…

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I've had a very interesting morning so far... All to do with this airport. There's a lot (and I mean a lot) to come over the next few days as I take you behind the scenes at London City Airport, the operations, ground team, fire and a few other surprises too... as well a lot of pictures! Something that will also have surprises is the Star MegaDO4 flight. And you … [Read more...]