Economy Class & Beyond

Airplane Art – Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400

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Ok, I'm still learning about this server and the RSS feeds. And on top of that, I'm pretty much sniffling lots which isn't doing me any good. This week's airplane art is a Cathay Pacific Boeing 747-400 parked up at London Heathrow T3. More of course next week.... but the big posting of the day is about to occur. Check back in 2 hours for "A Smooch of Chicago and a Kiss of … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – British Airways

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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.

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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

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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?

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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...]