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NH: First Long Haul 787 Routes annouced – Off to PEK and FRA!

23/08/2011 by Kevincm

ANA have confirmed their first regular Long Haul International Route for ANA's 787 will be to Bejing and Frankfurt ANA is on an ambious timtetable if Boeing can get their finger out getting the new birds approved for service. Initally ANA will be operating demonstration flights to Hong Kong on 26th/27th October. The aircraft will then move on onto Japanese Domestic … [Read more...]

AI: You’ll never guess which airline alliance is stalking Air India….

23/08/2011 by Kevincm

Have a goooood guess. You're only going to get one of them. Done guessing? Of course, you're right dear reader. According to the Telegraph of India SkyTeam are to court Air India, with an offer to join the alliance. This comes after the fallout of the disaster known as Air India's attempt to join Star Alliance. Meetings have kicked off between SkyTeam and the … [Read more...]

TG: Introduces.. Thai Smile Air.

22/08/2011 by Kevincm

Oh dear. It seems Thai International Airways have been visiting the Strategy Boutique for a name for their new "light premium airline". And it's called Thai Smile Air. Oook. Thai Smile Air (TSA.. hmm. Not a good start) will begin services in July next year, operating from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ubon Ratchathani, Khon Kaen, Chiang Rai and Surat Thani. TSA … [Read more...]

UA: Channel 9 to remain, and fleet upgrades on the way

22/08/2011 by Kevincm

United are bevering away, and have stumped up a new PR. Lets break it down: More Long Haul Flat Seats - New seats are going in with all-new flat-bed seats in the premium cabins on 26 Boeing 767s – 12 Continental 767-400 aircraft and 14 United 767-300 aircraft (yes, the domestic birds are getting a tidyup at last). For these birds will also have AVOD and inseat power … [Read more...]

Airplan p0rn – Brussels Airlines A319

21/08/2011 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane p0rn. This week, it's a Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 in Star Alliance paint scheme preparing to depart from Barcelona Airport. More of course next week. … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – British Midland International A320

20/08/2011 by Kevincm

Ok, I don't tend to do this - by posting taped on the plane videos - but I could resist. It's time for British Midland to demonstrate safety onboard their Airbus A320's. And yes, those of you remaining at Donnington Hall (including the Social Media team who seem to miss their flights), that's a hint for you to stick a copy of your safety video online. … [Read more...]

Immersive Gaming… or an excuse to visit the BA Cranebank Simulator

20/08/2011 by Kevincm

BBC Click are running a piece on Immersive Gaming including a visit to a simulator in a Coventry, Laser Tag in Planes in South California... but for us people who fly in the back of the plane (or behind Row 0), the interesting part starts at 3:00... at the British Airways Flight Training centre where the reporter gets to play in a BA 747-400 flight simulator. Fun Saturday … [Read more...]

AB: Route cuts ahoy, CEO falls on sword.

18/08/2011 by Kevincm

When a carrier announces it's having a "shape and size" rethink, you know there's a major reorganisation afoot. And alas, it's Air Berlin who is doing this. In an effort to turn around the airline and return it to profitability, routes are be cancelled left right and centre including Munster - London Onasbruck - London Hanover - London Paderborn - London Paderborn - … [Read more...]

OFF TOPIC: Congratulations to A-Level Students (and to GCSE Students next week)

18/08/2011 by Kevincm

This is a repost from last year. But I'm posting it yearly now as the points need to be re-enforced each year when people rubbish exam results. I'll be back with amusing commentary shortly....  Dear Successful Exam Student. On this results day, you've got a mixture of feelings - be it joy, happiness, anger or despair depending how your results have gone … [Read more...]

QF:Changes to the “Joint Service Agreement”, modified routes and a new JetStar….

16/08/2011 by Kevincm

Qantas have been a bit busy pushing out the PR's last night. Lets look at the ones that will hit you the poor passenger first. The Joint Service Agreement Between London and Sydney (Qantas and British Airways) Currently, the main JSA routes are LHR-SIN-SYD and LHR-BKK-SYD. The LHR-SIN-SYD run will be operated with Boeing 747's instead of 777-200's Meanwhile the … [Read more...]

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