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Speaking of allocated seating – the joy of codeshares… (and how to allocate seating on AA)

05/09/2012 by Kevincm

As I'm wrapping up from the last trip report (as yes, the BA4 flight is being written up as this is going live), my future flying attentions are moving to my next trip back to Chicago. Now I'm not saying what dates or anything, but as you all can guess - my loyalty to Star Alliance is a bit more limited than it was in the past with a different airline has been looking after … [Read more...]

EasyJet to go full allocated seating

05/09/2012 by Kevincm

It seems that EasyJet is angling towards a more "grown up" audience as the airline has decided to to introduce allocated seating throughout its network. EasyJet says this is to improve customer satisfaction and attract more passengers. Whilst pre-booking seats is optional (for example, if you're checking in, you won't pay for a seat assignment), for those who have a seat … [Read more...]

Berlin Brandenburg Airport – Delayed to October 2013?

05/09/2012 by Kevincm

It what is fast descending into what can be described as a farce, there are  rumblings that the new Berlin Brandenburg Airport has now has its opening  delayed to OCTOBER 2013 instead of the 17th Mach 2013 that was stated after the previous botched opening attempt. The first date of 30th October 2011 for opening was pushed back in 2010. The second date of 3rd June 2012 … [Read more...]

British Airways and Japan Airlines to commence Code Share/Joint Ticketing Agreement on 1st October

04/09/2012 by Kevincm

Japan Airlines and British Airways have tied the knot over a Joint Ticketing Agreement/Code Share Agreement between London Heathrow and Tokyo Narita/Tokyo Haneda routes. Reciprocal coding and the JTA commences on the 1st October 2012. Combined, JAL and BA will offer 19 return flights a week on a combined frequency: Tokyo NRT/HND to London Heathrow BA006/JL7081 DEPART … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Strike… Round 2

04/09/2012 by Kevincm

Well the 2nd round of strike action by the UFO union is under way with Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich all hit this time with cancellations, running at the following times: 05:00 to 13:00 CET  at Berlin-Tegel, 06:00 to 14:00 CET  at Frankfurt 13:00CET to 00:00+1CET  (midnight Wednesday) at Munich airport Again, the domestic programme is hit hard, whilst the short haul … [Read more...]

Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways – Part 7 – JFK T7, Terraces Club and Pre-Flight Dining

03/09/2012 by Kevincm

Creating a Photo: Back to New York with British Airways – Part 7 – JFK T7, Terraces Club and Pre-Flight Dining Featuring the British Airways Airbus A318E. Or – “World. Enough now. Stop it. Please. Pretty Please…” The Introduction To London BA 1 – London City Airport – Shannon – New York JFK One Time … [Read more...]

Bye Bye (BMI) Baby….

03/09/2012 by Kevincm

a red cartoon character holding a sign

It's getting close to closing time for the Low Cost Carrier offshoot of BMI - BMI Baby. With the final flights set for the 9th September (Sunday this week), they've put a little ditty out on their website: BMI Baby was create out of the spare Boeing 737's BMI mainline had leftover after mainline switched to Airbus operations. Based out of different airport during its … [Read more...]

Boeing delivers LAN’s first 787

03/09/2012 by Kevincm

a plane flying in the sky

On Friday, LAN Chille had its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner handed over and delivered by Boeing, making it the 4th operator of the 787 family. LAN 787-8 - Image - The Boeing Company Whilst LAN have order 32 of the 787 type (spit into 22 787-8's and 10 787-9's), the airline will be receiving three of the batch this year, with the balance of the two aircraft to be … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Air France A320

02/09/2012 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week - taxing in the morning sunshine is an Air France Airbus A320 at Birmingham Airport The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More Airplane Art of course next week! … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – United Airlines 767 IPTE Edition

01/09/2012 by Kevincm

It's time to pop your seat in the upright position, stow your tray table and footrest whilst ensuring your seatbelt is fastened as we turn to this week's Safety Video. And if you've been aboard an United flight from London to Chicago, this will be very familiar. It's even worse when when you can do the introduction off by heart - Its the United Airlines Boeing 767 IPTE … [Read more...]

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