Economy Class & Beyond

iOS6 – Passbook support growing for Airline and Hotel industries

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Apple announced its new iPhone and iOS6 on Wednesday, and news is slowly trickling down of which partners you'll be able to use the Passbook application with: American Airlines United Airlines Delta Airlines Starwood Hotels Group Passbook is a a virtual wallet application for passes, tickets, coupons and loyalty cards (in some ways replacing the apps that these … [Read more...]

Singapore Airlines to debut Panasonic’s EX3 IFE system

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Yes, an actual on topic post at GhettoIFE where we talk about ... IFE  (In-Flight Entertainment) Singapore Airlines will be début Panasonic's new IFE system - the EX3 on-board its aircraft. Now EX2 is a great system (it's installed in various aircraft - from United's 767-300ER's to Singapore Airlines A330's to ANA's new 787), but the march of progress is a strong … [Read more...]

More CRJ-200’s heading to American Eagle with Skywest and Expressjet

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American Eagle is buying extra capacity for flying in from Skywest Airlines and Express Jet. A total of 23 aircraft will be flying in American Eagle colours, with: 11 operated by ExpressJet 12 operated by SkyWest Alas, for lovers of comfort may wish to avoid these flights as they will be operated by Bombardier CRJ-200's which (I'm being generous here) are not my … [Read more...]

LOT prepares for Boeing 787 operations

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LOT Polish Airines will become the first European airline to launch the Boeing 787 Dreamliner into service. According to Airlineroute.net, LOT is planning to operate the following: Warsaw – Chicago  Commences 16th January 2013, Up to 10 times weekly by 20th May 2013 Warsaw – Toronto Commences 1st February 2013, operating 8 times weekly by 6th June 2013 Warsaw – New … [Read more...]

BMI and Qatar earning/burning deal to end on October 28th

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For those of you still with Diamond Club, another redemption partner will be closing its door soon. Qatar Airways has posted that is withdrawing earn and burn on BMI from 28th Octotber (the date where all BMI aircraft should be operating on BA certificates) According to Qatar Airways: This is to inform you that effective 28th October 2012, British Midland Airlines will … [Read more...]

FAA allows AA to have flight deck iPads active for ALL phases of flight

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Here's an interesting little titbit that comes from the tech channels, with news that Federal Aviation Administration has granted permission to American Airlines to let its pilots use iPads in the cockpit in all phases of flight. The main use for these on the flight deck will be documentation - an Electronic Flight Bag to replace the current paper based system which AA hopes … [Read more...]

Helvetic throws in the towel Cardiff to Zurich route

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Helvetic Airways has decided to suspend its route between Cardiff and Zurich for the winter, blaming poor passernger numbers last winter. The route which operates 3 times a week (with a stop in Bristol) is a curious oddity as Swiss have no relationship on the route (it was operated by Helvetic as Helvetic rather than Helvetic for Swiss) using a Fokker 100. The route will … [Read more...]

Avios/BA Rewards Saver Flights going up from 8th October

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One of the nice beanies of the Avios/BA Scheme is the European (Zone 1 - Zone 3) flights costing a pittance. Currently a one way flight (providing saver award availability exists) costs: EuroTraveller from 4500 Avios  +   £27 taxes and fees Club Europe from 9000 Avios +  £34  taxes and fees These prices head up as follows: Economy From £27 to £30 + Avios World … [Read more...]

London is still calling according to BA….

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Remember the British Airways advert that hit before the Olympics where you could drive a 777 past your house? Well, there's a a follow up - cut down slightly thanking you for following TeamGB/ParalympicsGB and being the #HomeAdvantage over the Olympic and Paralympic games now the flames are extinguished. Yes, it's a rehash of the old advert, but it's still a darn good … [Read more...]