Tiger Airways Australia's case for an extended grounded by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) will be heard on 22nd July. Subject to the result of the hearing will determine if Tiger Australia remains grounded, or actually flies. If the hearing goes against Tiger Australia, they grounded till at least the 1st August. Tiger Australia has said it is optimistic … [Read more...]
In it for the Miles – ua1flyer hits 10,000,000 Miles … the HARD Way.
ua1flyer - or Thomas Stuker has made one hell of an achievement. That is flying 10,000,000 (Ten Million) miles with United. For those keeping track that's, 5,962 United Airlines flights flying the equivalent of 400 times around the globe. And no matter what class you're in, that's one hell of a lot of flying.And that's one hell of a cause for a party in Chicago - which is what … [Read more...]
QF: Pliots vote for industrial action
It seems all is not well aboard the good ship Qantas with the pilots voting to take industrial action over pay and conditions. With 94% of those who voted voting for action - although at this time the exact form (eg strikes) has not been decided or when it would take place. The Union wishes to use the threat of the action as a stick to push Qantas management to the table for … [Read more...]
Airplan p0rn – Swiss International Airlines BAe 146/Avro 100.
It's Sunday again, so it's time for some more Airplane p0rn. This week, it's a Swiss Bae 146/Avro RJ-100 in Zurich Shopping Paradise livery about to take off at Zurich Airport. More next week! … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Saudi Arabian Airlines
It seems a bit more CGI is in vouge at the moment, as Saudi Arabian Airlines has revamped it's safety video.See what you think.More next week! … [Read more...]
VS: Strike threat lifted.
Good news for those of you travelling on Virgin Atlantic, with BALPA lifting the threat of strike action for now.It seems a new offer has been received from the management at Virgin Atlantic, and BALPA will need time to present it to its members. However, some commercial confidentiality is in place with no details of the offer being made public. Will this quell the threat? I … [Read more...]
TT: CASA to attempt to keep Tiger Austraila grounded until 1st August….
It seems the CASA is just not happy with Tiger Airways Australia at the moment, and is seeking permission for Tiger to be grounded until 1st August 2011.The purpose is for the CASA to complete it's investigations.The CASA states:"If CASA completes its investigations and determinations before 1 August 2011 and is satisfied Tiger Airways Australia no longer poses a serious and … [Read more...]
LH: Adding another UK airport to the mix – to serve London Gatwick
Gatwick is getting more traffic it seems with the re-entrance of Lufthansa serving Frankfurt directly.Commencing 30th October, this service will operate twice daily:Morning RotationDEPT FRA 08:45 ARR LGW 09:10DEPT LGW 09:50 ARR FRA 12:25Evening Rotation DEPT FRA 16:25 ARR LGW 16:50DEPT LGW 17:40 ARR … [Read more...]
ZH: Shenzhen Airlines to Join Star Alliance
After the loss of one of it's partners in China (Shanghai Airlines), it seems Star Alliance is trying again with a new partner - Shenzhen Airlines.The airline has been accepted as a future member of Star, and is due to join within the next 24 months.Shenzhen Airlines will provide more connectivity to Southern China, along with it's 85% majority owner Air China. Shenzhen … [Read more...]
TT: Tiger Airways Australia – Still Grounded
Tiger Airways Australia remains grounded for Australian domestic departures following the intervention of the CASA on Saturday.Tiger are holding talks with the CASA to try and get back in the air, but these are bearing no fruit as of yet.Or to put in the CASA's words:"CASA believes permitting the airline to continue to fly poses a serious and imminent risk to air safety"Ouch. … [Read more...]
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