Economy Class & Beyond

ANA Kick off their Tokyo Haneda – Frankfurt 787 Route

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Well the 787 is starting to come of age now as All Nippon Airlines begin to stretch the 787 wings from domestic Japanese runs to International run, connecting Tokyo Haneda Airport to Frankfurt. ANA have Five Boeing 787's in service, with one of them dedicated to the HND-FRA run. Running initially 3 times a week until February 1st, where it will go 3 times a week with 787 … [Read more...]

BMI Futures Week – Things to think about…

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Well I was going to write about the Virgin threat, but lets be frank - It isn't creditable unless they manage to throw a big spanner with the EC/Monopolies Commission. So let me wrap up this discussion for a bit - until it all goes pear shaped (which knowing BMI - is entirely likely) Status - If you've got to a certain point, hang on tight. If you're short before say April, … [Read more...]

British Airways to return to Libya

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Now Libya is settling down, British Airways is set to relaunch flights to Tripoli. After a 15 month break, flights are due to recommend on 1st May, operating  a 3 times a week schedule on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Exact times are to be set yet, but British Airways seems to be happy going back. The unrest in the area occurred they day after British Midland … [Read more...]

Gung hei faat coi!

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Well it's that time of year of Dragons, Firecrackers and of good fortune as the Year of the Dragon comes to us. From GhettoIFE.com, Gung hei faat coi!/Gōngxǐfācái!/恭喜发财!/恭喜發財! May the year ahead be prosperous for you, and may your upgrades clear, your battlefield upgrades go through, and … [Read more...]

Airplane Repaint Saturday – Eva Air Hello Kitty A330 Kawaii

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It's Saturday, and it's time for the Kawaii crazy people to come out from under the cuteness as Eva Air paints an Airbus A330 for Kitty-Chan. Eva Air are operating up to 4 Hello Kitty routes. For those who love the cuteness Hello Kitty Jets will be flying between Seoul, Toyko, Sapporo and Hong Kong... Head to http://evakitty.evaair.com/ch/  - and turn down your … [Read more...]

LOLCats on… Pondering if this slightly outside the rules…

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It's time for a LOLCat as I haven't one for a bit. But this LOLcat is a bit sneeky and pondering if they can the following sharp objects through security... Kitty - I think the trick is "To look innocent". Unless you want a free grope for freedom at security. Oh and expect to be in a cage too I think ;) More LOLCats when I find one that's relevant ;) … [Read more...]

BMI Futures Week: What about the Baby? (The BMI Baby that is)

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There's been am Elephant in the Room in the sale of British Midland Airways to Interational Consolidated Airlines Group, and it's been BMI Baby. The Low Cost Carrier (operating a fleet of 737-300/500 aircraft, based out of various UK airports) has been a questionmark in the sale of the sale - with IAG getting a discount from Lufthansa if they failed to sell the unit … [Read more...]

China Airlines throws in the towel on London Taipei direct services – retreats to Amsterdam

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China Airlines can't seem to make the London - Taipei services work it seems, and has thrown in the towel on the twice a week service. From 25th March 2012 onwards, it will switch to a codeshare with SkyTeam partner KLM to Amsterdam, to connect with the existing Amsterdam - Bangkok - Taipei service. So if you want to get to Taipei, yes - it's TWO stops to get there with … [Read more...]

BMI Futures Week: So what happens if IAG gets the nod?

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With BMI futures week, I'm now going off into the wild possibilities of what might happen. This is based on the following: Gut feeling Prescience and things that have happened before. What we know: IAG Group is the preferred buyer for British Midland Airways, although Virgin  is making its usual noises. There's about zero  chance of being migrated to Miles and … [Read more...]