Economy Class & Beyond

Arik Air resumes domestic services

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In some good news for the Nigerian aviation industry, Arik Air and FAAN have been resolved, with domestic services to resume after they were halted on Thursday. Services re-commenced on Sunday, with Arik Air's MD Chris Ndulue saying "We are happy to resume operations".  He also stated that Arik Air has resolved ‘‘all issues’’ it had. The Nigerian Government responded … [Read more...]

United takes posession of its first 787-8

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United Airlines became the 6th operator of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner when it took possession of its first frame on 24th September United Airlines first 787 taking off - Image: The Boeing Company. United will be the North American launch customer of the 787 (which were originally ordered for Continental Airlines pre-merger), which is the first of fifty 787's that will … [Read more...]

Reminder: Fare sales ending soon

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Just a quick reminder that a lot of the current economy class/premium economy class fare sales are coming to an end shortly. There seems to be a fair amount of availability on the Trans-Atlantic runs with SkyTeam, Oneworld and Star Alliance, saving around £50-£75 per ticket (Some London to Chicago fares are as low as £437) Most sales end at 23:59 25th September (although … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – United Express CRJ-200

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some airplane art. This week taxing on a sunny spring day is a United Express CRJ-200 operated by Skywest (with some very dodgy paint flaking at the top of the fuselage) 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 … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Northwest Airlines

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It's Saturday again, so it is time to put your seat in the upright position, stow your tray table and ensure your seatbelt is fastened as we go back to the past with Northwest Airlines as they demonstrate their safety procedures. More airline safety of course next week! … [Read more...]

ANA to expand its 787 fleet with 11 more aircraft

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Boeing's launch parter for the 787 - All Nippon Airlines - has put in an order with Boeing for 11 more 787's. ANA has selected the 787-9 variant of the Dreamliner for this order. For ANA, the fleet is to replace its existing Boeing 767's and Boeing 777-200's - whilst expanding the airlines route network, more seats and the fuel savings this aircraft promises. When all … [Read more...]

Airk Air suspends domestic operations in Nigera

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It seems that Arik Air is having a tough time of it at the moment, with the airline forced to suspend domestic operations from what it calls. "the unwarranted actions of the Ministry of Aviation and the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to disrupt our domestic operations and our customers". It seems there is a dispute over payments between the FAAN and Arik Air, … [Read more...]

Someone comes up with a hell of a good argument with the TSA

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I think most of us here aren't fans of the Transportation Security Administration (from my viewpoint, I've had some of my luggage luggage destroyed by them and repaired with TSA sealing tape more than once) Now some of us deal with them with sarcasm, entertainment, anger, disgust, "meh" and other methods (for example stripping at a checkpoint), but Matthew over at Live and … [Read more...]

Flying BA Club World… Fancy a free upgrade on one leg to BA First?

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It seems British Airways are running one heck of an offer for those who can take advantage of it, where you can upgrade one of your Club World segments to First. This offer has been run before, but this time, BA are allowing semi-flexible fares to be upgraded as well. If you're booking fares in the C, D or R fare buckets, you have to 2nd October to book, with all travel … [Read more...]

Estonian Air to switch to London City Airport

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Estonian Air is to relaunch its services from 1st March 2013 with the establishment of a route between London and Tallin whilst dropping the existing London Gatwick - Tallin route at the beginning of the Winter 2012/2013 season. The new flights will commence in and out of Tallin to London City on the following schedule: OV101 DEPART TLL  07:30  ARRIVE LCY 08:20 OV102 … [Read more...]