Well it's almost that time. It's nearing 2am, my mobile phones that are resembling alarm clocks are buzzing, and therefore it must be time to get going again. For those unfamiliar, this is where travel news is put aside for a few days along with most insightful comment, and I go into full travellers venting mode, as I do this flying and hoteling thing for a few days - and it … [Read more...]
For Sale: Edinburgh Airport by one semi careful owner….
BAA have finally relented to the Competitions Commission's ruling and has decided to dispose Edinburgh Airport and retaining Glasgow airport in it's portfolio. According to BAA, it is: "commencing preparations for a sale and expects to formally approach the market in the New Year with a view to agreeing a sale by Summer 2012". BAA has been stalling, umming and ahhing, and … [Read more...]
British Airways Introduces… Bronze
Big news from British Airways today as they add a new level of membership to their Executive Club scheme... the wonderful colour of BRONZE. So lets get to the skinny. To Qualify for Bronze you'll need: 300 Tier Points 2 Qualifying Flights OR 25 Single Sectors And for that, you'll get Business class check-in Seat selection from seven days before … [Read more...]
All not well on the good ship AirFrance-KLM – CEO Resigns
All seems not to be good at Air France-KLM, with the CEO of the group and Air France itself - Pierre-Henri Gourgeon resigning. The group has reacted with Alexandre de Juniac becoming CEO of Air France, and Jean-Cyril Spinetta appointed as chairman and CEO of the Air France-KLM group - these two gentlemen were instrumental in setting up the merged Air France-KLM entity in the … [Read more...]
BA increases flight to Glasgow, Aer Arann cans flights from Galway
Two bits of news UK news today. First up is British Airways who is planning to increase their domestic programme to Glasgow by increasing the amount of seats going up there by 4000. British Airways are attempting to do this by increasing more flights to Glasgow, by 15 flights a week (from 52 to 67), and deploying Boeing 767's on Domestic hops - with a maximum of 252 seats … [Read more...]
BMI – More rumours as the vultures circle…
As we continue on the path to uncertainty, it's time to catch up on the weekend's news and rumours over BMI and it's future. In the Financal Times, they report Virgin Atlantic and Etihad have had talks on forming a Joint Venture to take over BMI. Apparently, bids for the sale of BMI were due on Friday. Etihad itself is looking at how it could integrate BMI's short and … [Read more...]
Inside BMI’s HQ
Wonder a Day takes you inside the home of BMI - Donnington Hall, describing it as a "with an office in the castle of the 17th century - what can be more unusual Now, if you look carefully there's some little hints that Donnington Hall isn't just a pretty building, but is a semi-modern office. Heck - there's even a Fax machine there! (although it's doubtful it's … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400
It's Sunday again, so it's time for this week's Airplane Art. This week, it's Virgin Atlantic Boeing 747-400, with "new" titles parked up at London Heathrow Terminal 3 More of course next week! … [Read more...]
Credit Cards in the UK – Airlines
There is a lot of writing about Credit Cards in the USA with megapoints. However, over on this side of the pond, things are... a little more muted. This is Kevin's guide to Airline Credit Cards for the UK Market I'll attempt to keep this up-to-date, but the market is shifting as one of the major issuer of Credit Cards is up for sale at the moment. This is also the first … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Malev 767-200
It's Saturday again, so it must be time pop your seat in the upright position and stow your tray table for Safety Video Saturday. This week, it's Malev demostating safety on aircraft they once had - Boeing 767-200ER's. Another safety video next week! … [Read more...]
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