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United Boeing 787-8 rolls out of the paint shop

01/08/2012 by Kevincm

In a bow to all those at United saying "Look at the Shiny! We're getting the 787!" , United yesterday broadcasted the roll-out ceremony of their first complete and painted 787 Dreamliner out of the Boeing hanger via UnitedHub.com. Here's a few grabs from the live event. Images - United Airlines AS we can all see, the United paint job has been modified to … [Read more...]

Safety in the air? Try safety on the ground as a Ryanair and AA plane have an incident on the ground – then BOTH take off

31/07/2012 by Kevincm

On the ground when we get on a plane, the first thing we see when the doors go to close is the safety video or a safety demonstration - and hopefully a lot of us pay attention to it. However, there are bigger issues on the ground as Flight reports - and it's enough to make you want to head to the small room. The incident occurred on 14th April 2011, when passengers aboard … [Read more...]

Booking.com, Expedia and ICHG in possible price fixing bustup?

31/07/2012 by Kevincm

It seems the UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) occasionally does it job, with them releasing a statement today where they looked at  Expedia, Booking.com and InterContinential Hotels Group, and found them possibly breaking European Competition Law in regards to  room-only hotel accommodation,and trying squeezing out their competition. The OFT's findings are provisional at this … [Read more...]

Air Asia X to introduce a “Quiet Zone” onboard their A330’s

30/07/2012 by Kevincm

Following on the heels of fellow carrier Malaysia Airlines, Air Asia X is to introduce quiet zones on their planes. For introduction in February 2013, you'll be able to book a quiet seat in Row 7 to 14 onboard an Air Asia X A33o. Criteria for seating Must be over 13 years or older Not travelling with infants or children under 12. The "Quiet Zone" is behind the … [Read more...]

China Southern to operate A380’s on Guangzhou to LA route

30/07/2012 by Kevincm

China Southern Airlines will be accelerating their international expansion planes, with the announcement they will operate one of their A380 fleet on the Guangzhou - Los Angeles route from 12th October 2012. The timings are below; CZ327 DEPART CAN 21:00  ARRIVE LAX 18:50 CZ328 DEPART LAX 23:30 ARRIVE CAN 05:50 +2 Operates Daily. Booked Equipment: Airbus … [Read more...]

Airplane art – Lufthansa Airbus A340-600

29/07/2012 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, and it's time for some Airplane art. This week, it's a Lufthansa Airbus A340-600 resting on the maintenance pads at Chicago O'Hare International 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...]

Update from AA: Oneworld Lounge Access has NOT Changed for Emerald/Sapphire, Mistake on Oneworld site.

27/07/2012 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a social media post

An update on the story yesterday  when I worte "American Airlines to withdraw lounge access to Oneworld Elites on US Domestic/North America itineraries?"Well this just came through the Twitterstream:   For those textually inclined: @GhettoIFE We’re working with oneworld to correct the policy message on their site. We appreciate your … [Read more...]

Airbus A350XWB to be delayed further

27/07/2012 by Kevincm

In what should surprise no-one, the new Airbus A350XWB is going to be delayed further. A three month delay has been announced, with the predicted entry into service now pushed into the second half of 2014. The A350 was already suffering a year of delays as it goes from concept, to a real aircraft. The delay has been caused by a production problem involving drilling … [Read more...]

American Airlines to withdraw lounge access to Oneworld Elites on US Domestic/North America itineraries?

26/07/2012 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a message

UPDATE: It's confirmed as a mistake on the oneworld site - see Update from AA: Oneworld Lounge Access has NOT Changed for Emerald/Sapphire, Mistake on Oneworld site.   It seems American Airlines forgot to read the bit about alliances being their for customers as well themselves, with AA  making a small change that will have visiting Oneworld Elites (Sapphires … [Read more...]

Kulula launches their 737-800 service… the posh way.

26/07/2012 by Kevincm

Kulula of South Africa has recently taken delivery of it's first Boeing 737-800 with the flash Boeing Sky Interior. Now that's not much to write about normally, except Kulula does has a sense of humour - I think we all remember Kulala's Flying 101: Image -  Hansueli Krapf via Wikipedia … [Read more...]

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