Today, we have some Airplane p0rn extra - and we'd like to welcome one of the pair of British Airways A318's that will be running the London City Airport - New York JFK which completed it's first flight recently. Image from Imageshack - credit unknown, but seeming to be widely published. - Source: http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/4363/pict0009b800.jpg. Additional … [Read more...]
Openskies has another fare sale….
That wonderful experiment is having yet another fare sale between NYC and ORY (New York Airports - Paris Orly) Dates: 01/10/09 - 31/03/10 Book by: 08/09/09 Valid: from NYC to ORY, not reversible Books into: Biz Seat Cost: $499 each way + taxes Now, whilst good value, if Openskies does it its rug pulled from under it, expect a reroute via LHR in Club World - so if you … [Read more...]
Brown goes Red… does it REALLY matter?
Our beloved Prime Minister, Gordon Brown (MP for Kirkcaldy & Cowdenbeath) has decided that a new contract to save the taxpayers money is needed, and is ditching the British Airways contract for a Virgin Atlantic contract. Whilst Virgin might crow until the cows come home about this, lets take a little step back Idle planes don't earn money - therefore slicing 30% off … [Read more...]
Ryanair partially pulls out of MAN…
However, it isn't the end of the world. Job losses: If there is one thing O'Leary loves, its hyping numbers - in this case the job losses shouldn't be that many (and if anything - it's mostly ground handling crews so they should get redeployed by the handling company) Services: Well well well. Lets look at these hotspots and work out what's happening Barcelona (Girona), … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – Etihad A330
Its Sunday, so whilst the soapbox is around somewhere, it's time for Airplane p0rn. An Etihad Airbus A330 at Dublin, pushing back before it journey to Abu Dhabi. More next week! … [Read more...]
The News: A New base, Cuts, Profits causing trouble…
Continental: Joins Star Alliance 27th October (Official) Continental have confirmed they are to leave SkyTeam on the 24th October and formally join Star Alliance on the 27th October. Expect trouble if things go wrong - and knowing how other airlines have handled integrations before - trouble isn't fare off. (Continental) Ryanair Opens a new base a Jimmy Savile … [Read more...]
I’m a photographer – not a terroist!
Time to divert from planes and trains... and move back to photography. It seems the photographer (professional, armature or anywhere in between) is now the thought "If you have a Digital SLR you logicly must be a terrorist in police thoughts. Lets remember a key tenant of the law: "the law does not restrict the right to photograph in the UK." Lets examine some … [Read more...]
Branson Makes Noise. Rest of the World Rolls eyes
Time to talk about Tricky Dicky Branson and Virgin Atlantic. Today's subject is: BA and AA - Don't merge! Some readers might be concerned... why am I going after Branson as opposed to O'Leary. Alas, Mr Branson likes to make a lot of noise, and time and again - fails to deliver. - "I'll sponsor the London Eye" - that died a quiet Death - "I'll change the Railways" - Oh … [Read more...]
Delta shows lots of Pretty planes!
Back to Deltaland - and this time they've uploaded a very nice diagram on their blog of what their fleet is comprised of: Source: http://blog.delta.com/2009/08/05/image-delta-fleet-in-livery/#comments Very nice indeed. Something to keep the spotters happy! … [Read more...]
Jumping up on Status – FREE STUFF AHEAD!
Hat tip to Lucky at One Mile at a Time - But it's that time of the year - Free beanies for those who want them!!!! Free Star Alliance Silver for 90 Days with US Airways Ok it is US Airways, but hear me out, but if you want Star Alliance Silver on the cheap, and a way to avoid luggage fees and have the remote possibility of upgrades for 90 days, US Airways is waiving the … [Read more...]
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