Economy Class & Beyond

Security at the airport – no, not Security Theatre, but Computer Security….

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We all go through airport security time and a again thinking what security theatre nonsense we are going to have to put up with today.However for those of you who use Internet Kisoks, or computers left in lounges for your use, are you practicing safe computing?The chances are - not.Paul Ducklin of Sophos has written an excellent artricle on what he found on one Mac in a Qantas … [Read more...]

CX: They want you feel… New Business Class seats.

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Cathay Pacific have been busy it seems, and as well as new routes, they've launched a new Business Class Seat.Image - Cathay Pacific, resized to fit screens better ;)So lets do some quick checks:It's being installed on a lot of birds:- On all New long haul A330-300 deliveries (March 2011)- On all new Boeing 777-300ER deliveries (April 2011)Rollout will then continue to all Long … [Read more...]

Want to avoid APD? HINT: Start in Ireland….

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The Irish Air Travel tax is being reduced - from a not considerable €10 to an insignficant €3. You read that right. €3This comes to effect from 1st March 2011 to 31st December 2011. This is to combat the dropping visitor numbers to Ireland.To quote Brian Lenihan"The position will be reviewed next year, and the rate will be increased unless there is evidence of an … [Read more...]

CO: Flat Seats all done in 777’s, 757-200’s in progress, 767-400’s to follow…

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Continental have been beavering away since before and after the United merger, and have announced today that their 777 fleet is now totally "flat seat" in Business First. Continentals Jim Compton says "These seats are highly popular with customers from all over the world, and we will begin installing them on the rest of our widebody fleet beginning next year" The seat is also … [Read more...]

BD: Bonus Miles this week only!

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BMI are flogging Destination Miles on the cheap this week it seems, with an offer of"Special bonus offer - One Week Only - Receive 50% more milesPurchase miles between 6 December and 12 December, 2010 and you will automatically receive a 50% bonus on the number of miles purchased."You'll need to log into your Diamond Club account to take advantage of it.  Note that that … [Read more...]

CX: They Feel.. Chicago and more feeling of New York.

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Cathay Pacific has decided to feel a new city, and are off to Chicago, whilst boosting it's New York Services, with CX announcing..."We are extremely pleased to be launching passenger service to one of America’s greatest cities"There's a whole load of PR as well, but lets drill down to the details.Operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, Cathay will run a daily non-stop service … [Read more...]

Spanish Airstrike: Over, but delays are mounting.

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The Spanish Air Traffic Controllers have now returned to work, after legal threats from the goverment.However, the delays have stacked up, and services will be backlogged for the next few days.Again, check with your carrier for rebooking and current operations, and remember that you are covered under Rule 261/2004.  So hang onto those receipts.And good luck getting where … [Read more...]

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