Economy Class & Beyond

IAG: Dancing around TAP…

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It seems that International Airlines Group (The combined British Airways/Iberia entity) is sniffing around carriers at the moment. And its nose is leading towards TAP Portugal according to The Sunday Times. The Sunday Times cites informal talks have been held. As a state owned enterprise, The Portuguese government is being forced to sell various national companies as part of … [Read more...]

Straw Poll: Who is doing the Lufthansa Senator/FTL Status Match then?

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By now, you're aware from other sources about the Flying Blue to Miles and More Status match going on (and if you're not, head to http://www.more-miles.com/mm_status.php?lg=en&c;= ).Now the main points of this are:You've got to be Flying Blue Silver or Gold to be matched to FTL or SenatorYou've got to send actual evidence you're  Flying Blue Silver or Gold You've … [Read more...]

EU Big Liquid ban going? You’ve got to be joking…

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The plan to freely allow large liquids for duty free through has fallen through due to the fragmented approach of EU member countries to get their fingers out - in the name of security.As a result, the ban on liquids purchased in third countries, originally scheduled to be lifted on 29 April, will remain for the time being. The decision was made to avoid confusion for … [Read more...]

LUL: Strike Dates annoucned….

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It seems that The Rail Maritime and Transport Union has called it's members out to strike. For background, hit the BBC link. However for you and me, this is the important bit - Strike Dates and when they're kicking off. As usual the RMT has timed them for maximum chaos, starting late in the evening, and finishing during the day so services are handicapped. 21:01, 16 May  … [Read more...]

RJ: 787’s to arrive 4 years late… Nobody Suprised.

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Royal Jordan airlines has announced that it will get the first of it's 11 Boeing 787's beginning in 2014. They will be receiving the first three aircraft in 2014, and the following eight aircraft between 2016 and 2017 - representing a small blow to the company who were expecting the first of these aircraft to come on-stream in 2013. Again, with the ongoing delays to the 787, … [Read more...]

Want a smoke at BFS? That’s another £1 please….

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Belfast International Airport seems to having fun with charges.As well as charging for Trolley's, Dropping off Passengers, and plastic baggies they are now going to charge... for smoking.Yes. Smoking outside the terminal. And takes the title for scraping be barrel. So if you wish to smoke at BFS, you have to head to a special area, where you are asked to put a coin into a … [Read more...]