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British Airways do a Pop-up Orchestra… and I like it…

25/05/2012 by Kevincm

Conductor... check. Orchestra... check. London Heathrow T5... check. Flower Duet from Lakmé ... check. And what do you get when you combine this all together? Take a look below. Now, you'll notice the conductor wearing a British Airways uniform... and his story is below. Different, creative, and fits with the BA Brand... even it if is near the dreaded Bus … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Extra – Scoot Boeing 777-200ER

24/05/2012 by Kevincm

a yellow and white airplane in a hangar

It's Thursday evening and it's time for some extra Airplane Art (in fact, there's a lot extra than usual... must be that time of year) Anyway, Singapore Airlines Low Cost Carrier "Scoot" has got it's first bird painted up, ready for the big launch on the 4th June. Images - FlyScoot via Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/flyscoot Well, lets put it like … [Read more...]

Win 1000 AA miles from GhettoIFE!

24/05/2012 by Kevincm

Earlier this week by the joy of random.org, I won AAdvantage Geek's prize draw for some Nuts.. and some AA miles. Now, I'm keeping the nuts, but I like to share. Therefore I'm GIVING AWAY 1000 American Airlines Miles. And to to win these 1000 AA miles -  tell me in the comments box below about Your Best Economy Class Experience. It can be a short post, 5 miles long, but … [Read more...]

Poll closes soon! Using Mobile Phones in Flight…

23/05/2012 by Kevincm

Just a heads up that my poll on using your mobile phone in-flight to talk to people on the ground will be closing  on 26th May at 08:00. So this is your chance to let out what you think about the plans of Virgin Atlantic to introduce full mobile comms in the air (that's Voice calls, SMS and Data)... or if another carrier tries it on. Polling ends: 26/05/2012 … [Read more...]

Scoot will offer IFE… with an iPad

23/05/2012 by Kevincm

Lets go back to Singapore Airlines low cost carrier - Scoot. More details have been released about onboard services - and it's relevant as its an In-Flight Entertainment system.. And it's called an Apple iPad. The iPads will be preloaded with what Scoot calls "popular films, TV shows, music and games". Those in ScootBiz will get these devices for Free-of-Charge for use … [Read more...]

Thin and Long route? United to introduce Denver to Tokyo with a 787… with a stinger

23/05/2012 by Kevincm

787 route announcements are becoming more common with more planes entering service slowly. It seems that United are going to try and take advantage of the "thin and long" concept (thin demand, long flight) with their new 787 by opening a route from Denver International to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Now don't get too excited as the route is not due to commence until … [Read more...]

BMI Diamond Club to British Airways Executive Club – Check your BA accounts…

22/05/2012 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a card

I've had 10 minutes to breath today, and a quick inspection of my British Airways Exec Club Account showed something nice, surprising and stress inducing all at once... 1500 Tier Points. OUCH..... … [Read more...]

Skyways Express/City Airline files for bankruptcy

22/05/2012 by Kevincm

Earlier this month, Cimber Sterling fell for bankruptcy after funding was pulled by Mansvell Enterprises. Today, the owner of Skyways Express and City Airline (also Mansvell Enterprises) have pulled the plug on these airlines. All flights operated by Skyways Express and City Airline are cancelled. Or to put it blunt: "The owners of the company have decided not to fund … [Read more...]

UK Border: Heathrow will be ready for Olympics… Honest!

22/05/2012 by Kevincm

Officials have been on the PR offensive this morning, promising that entry into London Heathrow will be ready for the increase in demand in the run up and  aftermath of the London 2012 Olympics. Marc Owen, Heathrow director of the UK Border Force has stated that "Hundreds of extra fully trained border staff will be brought in". In regards to border security, he also … [Read more...]

Some Diamond Club titbits…

21/05/2012 by Kevincm

Firstly, I got post today. And when it says "Diamond Club" on the envelope, I started to wonder what BA/BMI is up to. Well - it was this: Well for starters, it's a new Diamond Club card, with a few changes. Firstly, there's a BMI Logo (that's a bit late...), and secondly in the top left corner, the Star Alliance logo is gone, with a simple "Gold" left in its … [Read more...]

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