Well it's Saturday so it's time for Safety Video Saturday. And yes, I'm scraping the barrel even further than before (mainly as the BA Youtube team hasn't stuck a copy of their video online), with British Airways presenting their safety demonstration recorded in what looks like Club World to me (Trust me - that isn't a World Traveller/World Traveller Plus screen...) More … [Read more...]
Analysis: BMI… Next Steps.
Well now we sort of know what is happening to BMI, it's time to get to the nitty gritty for what could happen next. And I'll preface this with the following: THIS IS PURE CONJECTURE AND SPECULATION based on what's happening at this moment of time. What we know: BMI is being sold to IAG BMI Regional is being sold to a 3rd Party. Target Closing date of 30th March … [Read more...]
BMI/IAG – Statement from Donington Hall – Business as usual
Statement from BMI HQ at Donnington Hall Following on from today’s announcement we’d like to advise that it’s business as usual at bmi. The route network and schedule for bmi remains as is and any bookings made now for future travel will be fully honoured. An agreement in principle for the sale of bmi to IAG has been reached and it is expected that the purchase agreement … [Read more...]
Virgin muscles in to the IAG/BMI Takeover… a little late kids?
Well according to Flight ( http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/virgin-still-aims-for-bmi-despite-preliminary-lhiag-deal-364318/), Virgin and the Bearded one are up to their ususal shenanigans. Way after the initial agreement between International Airlines Group (IAG) and Lufthansa have agreed in principle to take over British Midland International (BMI), Virgin … [Read more...]
CONFIRMED: IAG in talks to take over BMI
Well I did break it yesterday, and it's now been confirmed by the BBC. Lufthansa has said it is selling British Midland International to International Airlines Group (IAG). Price has not been disclosed as yet, with the aim to sign a purchase agreement in the coming weeks, and to close the deal before April 2012. A binding purchase agreement and further due diligence is … [Read more...]
BMI and IAG – Announcement due tomorrow.
According to Bloomberg, it is closing in on game over for British Midland International and International Airlines Group (owner of British Airways). It is understood according to Bloomberg that final negotiations of the deal are under way, and a memorandum of understanding has been signed, with the announcement due tomorrow when IAG declares its earnings tomorrow. If … [Read more...]
Malaysia to serve London Heathrow… with A380’s
Malaysia Airlines have quietly rolled out where they're going to be taking their A380's to, and has quietly announced it's going to serve London Heathrow with the big Airbus's. Currently, the aircraft is booked as below, operating 3 days a week from between KL and London: MH002 DEPART KUL 2340 ARRIVE LHR 0550+1 Operates Monday, Thursday, Saturday MH003 DEPART LHR 1200 … [Read more...]
BMI – rumours swirling
The Rumor-mill is swirling about BMI and its breakup. Currently, BMIBaby is being eye-balled by Monarch, and BMI Mainline is being eyed very closely by BA's owner International Airlines Group according to the Financial Times (Registration Req). Sir Richard Branson's time to put up or shut up is coming.... … [Read more...]
Alan Joyce writes to his Frequent Flyers. I fall about laughing.
Maybe I see comedy in all it's odd forms (those who read my trip reports will understand that), but if Alan Joyce thinks the following is going to placate his flyers and build up the lost goodwill... he's in cloud cuckoo-land. Now that Qantas has resumed normal operations I would like to update you on what the recent decision by Fair Work Australia means for you. I … [Read more...]
Free WiFi in London from Nokia
If you're heading into London during the next two months (the great Christmas rush), and are nowhere near a Starbucks (where they'll offer you Internet Access for free - no Starbucks card required) or a Weatherspoons (registration required, and to be honest crap WiFi in my local Weatherspoons) and need WiFi for some reason, then good news - Nokia of all people are offering free … [Read more...]
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