Economy Class & Beyond

Update from NATS: No Flights in UK Airspace until 16/04, 07:00BST

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

NATS have suspended flights over UK Airspace now until Friday 16th April, 07:00 with an advisory due today at 21:00BSTIn addtion:Airspaces Closed: Republic of IrelandNorway Belgium Planned or partially closed at time of writing: Sweden (total closure by 2000 GMT)Denmark (total by 1600 GMT)Finland (northern airspace closed till 1200 GMT Friday)Netherlands (being … [Read more...]

And the skies over London fall quiet…

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

Source: http://www.heathrowcam.net/liveradar.php Until the ash cloud passes, this picture may be here for some time.... … [Read more...]

Meanwhile in Volcanic Ash land.. (the UK) – NO FLIGHTS BETWEEN 12:00 and 18:00 15/04

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

NATS is suspending traffic from 12:00 and 18:00 15/04 in UK Airspace due to the Volcanic ash.BAA has confirmed LHR, STN and LGW will be suspended. ABZ, GLA, EDI and all other Scottish Airports are already shut.LPL is suspending until at least 13:00 (but probably longer.)BA Domestic Programme Cancelled. MAN and NCL - Programme Suspended.BHX 90% CancellationsEMA, … [Read more...]

The oncoming storm is breifly put on hold…. (BMI Diamond Club ISN’T being shut!)

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

According to the BMI there has been yet another IT messup (those who are long time BMI readers will know BMI and IT messups are good friends).See http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/bmi-diamond-club/1074467-please-dont-worry-diamond-club-not-closing-official.html for the update But for members who are in The Netherlands, Israel and Ukraine, (due to BMI withdrawing and requests ) … [Read more...]

* BREAKING * NATS Has suspended most UK Domestic Flights

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

In light of the Volcanic ash, NATS (National Air Traffic Service) has suspended most, if not all UK Domestic Flights (90% of the UK Domestic Programme due). Check with your airline before you depart. Next update: 10:00amish … [Read more...]

More evidence the Diamond Club party is coming to an end…

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

This isn't a good sign....Nor is this (Image c/o jms_uk at Flyertalk) … [Read more...]

Volcanic Ash from Iceland hits the UK – MAJOR CANCELLATIONS

15/04/2010 by Kevincm

Due to the ash from Iceland in the upper atmosphere, there are major disruptions to the flying programmes today across the UKATC Have banned flying flying over certain parts of Scotland, and may modify its advice as the cloud migrates southwards over the UK. THEIR MAJOR CANCELLATIONS ON ALL UK AND IRELAND AIRPORTS (7am update) 250 flights are hit over Scottish airports … [Read more...]

BREAKING BMI Diamond Club to move to Miles and More! **

14/04/2010 by Kevincm

It's out of the bag. 16th of May will be a very black day. See: http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/bmi-diamond-club/1074164-dc-being-migrated-m-m-real.htmlMore analysis later. … [Read more...]

More fun in BMI Land – Diamond Club login borked.

14/04/2010 by Kevincm

Oh dear. It seems that someone has taken the hamster offline that powers the BMI Diamond Club online service (the service is offline and you can't log-on). Users trying to log-on will see this message..."Due to a technical error we are unable to log you in at the moment. We are working to fix the error and you will be able to log in soon. Please accept our apologies … [Read more...]

One Day, Three Incidents.

14/04/2010 by Kevincm

It's been a busy olde day in the world of Aircraft doing odd things.Lets start from the top:Merpati Nusantara Airlines, Flight 836 met with a nasty end after a flight between Sorong and Manokwari, Indonesia.The flight, operated by Boeing 737-300, overran the runway on landing, coming to a rest 200 meters beyond it. The aircraft broke into several pieces on halting, … [Read more...]