Economy Class & Beyond

Hometime Reading: Seattle Time on the Woe of the 787

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The Seattle Times has posted a good hometime reading article on the problems that have beset the 787 programme with another delay to the programme in the offing.Sad, but it seems to be the case of most modern planes delays with the term "Expect Delays".  http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2013713745_dreamliner19.html?cmpid=2727No doubt if more delays … [Read more...]

UK Snow troubles – Continues

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With movements starting to go along, here's the latest travel updates.Please remember to check with your airline.British Airports Authority has issued an urgent appeal for travellers not to go to Heathrow unless they know for sure their flight will leave.Heathrow is clearing through the backlog, but shorthaul programmes are hit (in particular, British Airways has cancelled all … [Read more...]

UK Snow – More trouble exepected

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Well as most of Europe seems not to be coping with snow, here is the latest updates on who's doing whatMonday, more snow is expected in the South East, bringing Heathrow and Gatwick back into the firing line.Heathrow is expecting some movements, but fully expects to be snowed in. Gatwick has had about a 1/4 of the movements expected, but is expecting the worst tommorow.Regional … [Read more...]

UK – Lots of Snow – Except Delays

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Well of course, more snow has been dumped (and even if negotiating to the shops is near enough impossible), UK airports are suffering due to the weather.Head to the Airports list, and click your airport that you might be flying from.And when in doubt - contact your operator. Safe travels to all! … [Read more...]

Safety Video Saturday – Emirates A380

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It's Saturday again, so it's time to put your seat into the upright position, stow your tray table and pay attention to this weeks safety video from Emirates and their A380 product In English...and in ArabicMore next week! … [Read more...]

AA: Expands Manchester Services, Year-Round services to JFK

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AA is boosting it's regional credentials, by taking one of it's services year-round from Manchester UK to New York-JFK.After beating BMI with the Manchester Chicago services, and taking a minor beating from Delta with it's MAN-JFK, American Airlines is back again, to relaunch Manchester - New York JFK, and is expected to remain a year-round service.Route commences 6th April … [Read more...]

APD: Want to fly from the south east? There could be a tax for that!

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It seems the current administration really wants to turn the screws for taxes, with a new aviation policy in the offing.Now whilst most of us couldn't give two tosses what's in it (least of all Heathrow will be ignored, expansion ignored, etc etc etc), this gem comes from Theresa Villiers, Minister of State for Aviation "It is not inconceivable that our tax reform might look at … [Read more...]

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