Economy Class & Beyond

The weak end of screening: Cargo….

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Yesterdays events at East Midlands Airport (Nottingham/Derby), Philadelphia International and Newark show the one problem with screening and security theatre: the distinct lightness that cargo screening suffers, and only when people talk does it come to light. The packages that were heading to Chicago had packages allegedly originating from the Yemen, and various threat points … [Read more...]

BD: A small operating profit… but lots of costs….

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Lufthansa has released the latest numbers for it's group and figures. Now I'm honestly not interested in the big numbers of LH Group, but instead looking at how little BMI is doing.And it's small encouraging signs mainly, A 3rd Quarter operating profit of €3million has been made. However, don't cheer too much, as a Q123 loss of €90 million was made. Ouch. Most of … [Read more...]

BA: A shock – Q2 Profit!!!

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That's right - hold the presses... British Airways has actually made a profit for the first time in two years!A half-year profit of £158m, has been achived, in spite of the cabin crew strikes and the annoying effects of the ash cloud. This is in tandem with Iberia also reporting a profit of £46mRevenues increases have pointed to with cargo doing excellent trade, … [Read more...]

Nude-o-scope or a nice tight feel? The TSA now gives you a choice….

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According to ABC World News, the TSA (Transit Security Administration) are preparing to deploy their scanning techinques - and you'll have a choice of a Millimetre Wave Scanner or an "Intensive Pat Down"So Full Body Pat Down... or X Rated Patdown (as ABC puts it) - including parts off of the body that were limits. A demo was shown, including full breast fondles and stroking (so … [Read more...]

ORDIX: Mixed Classes – Infinite fun – Pictures going live

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Well if you're looking to the sidebar you might have noticed a bunch of Trip Type Photoblog entries.But if you're feeling lazy, feel free head to the ones listed below ;)To Heathrow and the Star Alliance LoungeUnited International Business Class - London Heathrow to Chicago O'Hare The Hyatt Regency O'Hare  Chicago Architecture Foundation Boat tour: Part 1, Part 2 … [Read more...]

Quick review: DEN-LHR

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Can be summed up as slurry with a few sparks of magic towards the end.And greetings from Heathrow CBS... With luggage!More from Ghettoife.com towers later...- Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone - apologies for the spelling! … [Read more...]