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...]
Airplane p0rn – Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane p0rn. This week, it's an Air Canada Boeing 777-300ER parked at Toronto Pearson International More next week! … [Read more...]
QF: Safety Video Saturday – Qantas
It's time for controversy and to put you seat into the upright position as John Travolta and friends at Qantas give you the low down on being safe with them: More safety next week! … [Read more...]
TT: Tiger Airways Australia – Grounded.
Tiger Airways Australia have come to a cropper, and have been grounded by the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority as the authority has "lost confidence in Tiger's ability to manage safety appropriately".All Tiger Airways Australia have been grounded at least until 9th July.The CASA said it took the action because it believed permitting the airline to continue to fly … [Read more...]
EU Mobile Phone costs drop again…
The European Union sometimes has a purpose - and it's regulating the costs of mobile phone costs is normally one of them.The latest price cuts have gone into effect as of today, meaning the following:Calls will cost no more than €0.35 (around 31p) per minute to make. This excludes VAT, down from €0.39. The maximum cost to receive calls will be €0.11 (around … [Read more...]
FR: Confuses “Popularity” with “Volume” and makes a PR of it.
Ryanair has released a press release saying loud and proud that "IATA CONFIRMS RYANAIR IS THE WORLD'S FAVOURITE AIRLINE"Page - Ryanair.com Oooooooooook. They go on to mention the Volumes of passengers they carry.Hold up on second there Friends of The Odious Little Man. What is the definition of the word "Favourite"?According to dictionary.com....Definition: … [Read more...]
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