Economy Class & Beyond

Saudi Arabian Airlines to join SkyTeam

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It seems that "Quality" Alliance SkyTeam is picking up a new member in the form of Saudi Arabian Airlines.Targeting for a 2012 entry, they will add 35 destinations to the alliance network Saudi itself is upgrading it's infrastructure, network and fleet which is due to be completed in 2013. Which will be nice when it happens. This follows on from the codeshare agreements with … [Read more...]

EY: Attacks Manchester and Paris with more services

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Eithad is getting busy and is announcing more services and changes to services. Highlights include:Bangalore goes from 4 flights a week to 7 flight a week service (Daily)Brussels goes from 6 flights a week to 8 (Daily +1)Geneva, Milan and Beijing increasing from 5 flights to 7 fights a week (Daily flights)Manchester going from 7 services a week (daily) to 10 services to Abu … [Read more...]

BD: Join Diamond Club, Get 4500 Miles… BUT READ THE T&C’s.

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British Midland's Diamond Club seems to be a good mood, with a new joining offer of 4500 miles.Now before you all rush off to join there is a very big sting in the tail in the T&C;'s (and I'm putting this in large letters):This joining offer promotion is only valid for new members, aged 18 or over, joining Diamond ClubOnly one enrolment per individual will be accepted for … [Read more...]

BD: Join Diamond Club, Get 4500 Miles… BUT READ THE T&C’s.

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British Midland's Diamond Club seems to be a good mood, with a new joining offer of 4500 miles.Now before you all rush off to join there is a very big sting in the tail in the T&C;'s (and I'm putting this in large letters):This joining offer promotion is only valid for new members, aged 18 or over, joining Diamond ClubOnly one enrolment per individual will be accepted for … [Read more...]

Terror stalks the land: UK Terror alert increases to “Severe”

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Yes fear and terror continues to stalk the land, with the alert raised from substantial to severe, specifically focusing at transit hubs.Or to you and me, Airports and London Train Terminals (Because of course, there is no terror beyond the city of London, as there is no life beyond London).Whilst security officials are stressing the change is precautionary and there is no … [Read more...]

BA: Snow – it’s got a cost attached…

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It seem the snow has a sting in it's tail, with the snow in the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States last month, which will cost it about  £50 million in the third quarter of its current financial year.Which is a lot of dough no matter how you look at it.The losses are down to less passengers carried, with airports closed and reduced capacities available to … [Read more...]

OZ: Goes on the attack and orders 6 A380’s

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It seems Asiana is going on an attack to match Korean Air's recent 747-8I order, and is going to order 6 Airbus A380's for it's fleet.First delvierys are schedude for 2014, with Airbus saying  “(Asiana) plans to operate the aircraft with a premium layout on key routes to Europe and the US”. Asiana of course, is impressed saying "With the A380 Asiana will … [Read more...]

QR: Europe Expansion

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Qatar seems to be gearing up for a major assault on Europe, with new routes and upgrading of aircraft.Starting January 17, Brussels (5x a week), Bucharest and Budapest (4x a week - same flight) will join the network. Starting March 6, Stuttgart sticks one finger at Emirates, and goes 3x a week. Starting March 27, Copenhagen will go daily And around the same date, an … [Read more...]