Economy Class & Beyond

JQ: Jetstar to GhettoIFE Lovers – You’re still going to have to make your own for a bit…. (iPad IFE Delayed)

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For those of you who make GhettoIFE units with iPods, iPhones and iPads on Jetstar, and were hoping to use their iPad IFE unit, a bit of bad news as they're delayed for a bit.Originally due for roll-out towards the end of this year, something has fouled up on the way - with contract negotiations with Apple and Media Companies proving to be the sticky point. JetStar will be … [Read more...]

Rolls Royce A380’s: Oh Dear….

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Bad news for Rolls Royce Powered A380's with the news today that more engine swaps will be required.Qantas estimates that up to 40 engines will be required for swaps throughout the global A380 RR Powered fleet. Alan Joyce, CEO of Qantas quotes:"We've been talking to Airbus and Rolls-Royce and we understand that the number is around 40," he said."We'll have a daily dialogue with … [Read more...]

FR: Time for another delay thanks to Ryanair….

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Yet another story of why travelling on Ryanair can contain so many levels of fun, it's unfunny. See http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20101117/ts_afp/belgiumirelandprotestairlinecompanyryanair for the entertainment. Perhaps the most telling thing in the whole piece is this"A Ryanair spokesperson was not immediately reachable for comment."Say it all really... … [Read more...]

DL: Boston and Miami Flights times announced

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Delta confirms the annoucment last week of the new Boston and Miami routes from from London Heathrow.Boston is operated twice daily (all times local).OutboundLHR DEPART   BOS ARRIVE10:30        13:20 13:35        16:25Return BOS DEPART   LHR … [Read more...]

AZ: Another Alitalia discount code for UK Flyers (£20).

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Yes, I believe people actually fly Alitalia still. To entice more people to fly Alitalia, there's another discount voucher going on.Use code UKWINESP2010 to get  £20 off. Usual rules:Tickets can be purchased until 23 November 2010 to fly between 1 January and 28 February 2011. Valid for purchases made on UK website only for tickets departing from the … [Read more...]

U2: EasyJet targets business travellers, rolls out new packages

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EasyJet are slowly pulling away in certain parts from their Low Cost Carrier routes, and today have "soft launched" a new set of fully flexible fares. The fare will allow:Unlimited changes to ticket details within a four-week window - one week before and up to three weeks after the original booked travel date. Automatic priority boarding No booking fees One … [Read more...]

Branson to wear skirt as he serves on Air Asia X….

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Lotus Racing and Virgin Racing Bosses (Tony Fernandez of Air Asia fame, and Richard Branson of Virgin Group) had a little bet at the beginning of the season to who would do best this Formula 1 season. Whilst both teams scored a big fat ZERO points, Lotus Racing had better placings all season. Which means Sir Richard Branson will be parading up and down the aisle of an Air Asia … [Read more...]

BD: We aplogise for the slight delay to our service to Tripoli… .

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You can never blame BMI being too hopeful. It seems there are issues regarding the proposed London Heathrow and Tripoli (Libya), with with the 1st December 2010 start date now pushed back 21st February 2011. BMI cites that the delay is due "to complete the necessary regulatory procedures and other operational preparations".So yes, it's the joy of red tape again. Or they can't … [Read more...]

S7: Joins OneWorld, makes Star Alliance’s life a bit more of a pain

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S7 Airlines have today formally joined the OneWorld Alliance, making it the 12th member to join.With S7 joining, it also brings in another airline - Globus Airlines who will join OneWorld as an affiliate. With this move, OneWorld's coverage will now serve 90 extra destinations extra in 28 countries, with 55 new cities within Russia and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent … [Read more...]