JAL is really in a tailspin as reported on GhettoIFE earlier this month. Well things are going bad to worse with JAL formally requesting Japanese government bailout funds, and the search for a new partner is growing more intensive, with a solution reached by Mid-October. It's still a contest between Air France-KLM, American Airlines, Delta Airlines Bleak times ahead … [Read more...]
The New US Airways Envoy Seat – please watch me being unamused
US Airways has formaly announced it's new seat from JPA called "The Cirrus" Cirrus Seat Modelled by Mary Kirby - FlightGlobal/Runway Girl Model Layout - US Airways Mockup cabin - Business Traveller magazine In layout - it's going to be in a 1-2-1 Reverse Herringbone layout (Reverse Herringbone.. haven't I seen that position in a blue movie?). In IFE terms, … [Read more...]
Watch out fake or “processed” ESTA’s scams!
*Advice updated - Now includes the mandatory $14 ESTA charge. But pay the US Government, not a 3rd party please?* I've seen a bit of this since ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) came online, but there has been a reminder from the SANS Institute (they do a lot of computer related security) about the fake sites on the rise. For hells teeth … [Read more...]
Freebie Time
I haven't had time to do one of these recently, but as I've not got a lot of post about at the moment (other than the upcoming wonder that is a Chicago Trip), lets do some freebies! Free $20 for staying in a Hyatt Place or Summerfield Suites. Did you upgrade to Platium or Diamond when Hyatt did their last promotion? If so, this is a little cash generator for and night … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – Cathay Pacific A330
It's Sunday, so it must be time for some more airplane p0rn. This week, a Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 forming CX101, taxing at Sydney, preparing for the long journey to Hong Kong. More airplane p0rn next week! … [Read more...]
The Friday News Roundup
It's Friday, so it's time to have a quick wibble around the web to find out who's doing what. JAL - Seems like *everyone* is interested in them JAL has a few suitors after it now - Delta and American as reported before and now Air France has tipped it's hat into the ring. BBC News, Flight, CrankyFlyer American Airlines - One Beeillon Dollars! With no apology to … [Read more...]
Be careful what buttons you push.. (Aer Lingus flight accidently sounds ditch alarm)
Sometimes, we're too button heavy in life. Pressing buttons is fun! Well.. be careful what buttons you press if you're 35,000ft in the air. An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Paris CDG was 20 minutes into flight when the seatbelt sign was switched on and passengers were requested to return to their seats due to turbulence. The automated French version way played... which … [Read more...]
Delta and American goes after JAL…
This broke on Friday, and I thought it could do with a bit more analysis than the usual two lines in the Friday Roundup Japan Airlines is in one heck of a state at the moment - with it hanging onto bailout money and doing service cuts by the the planeload. So it seems a white knight in shining amour has appeared in the form of Delta. Eh? When you step back and think … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – SIA’s A380 at Heathrow
It's Sunday - must be time for more airplane p0rn. A Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 landing and taxing at Heathrow Airport From More Airplane p0rn next week! … [Read more...]
The News Roundup, US Immigration, EK
It's Friday, so it's time to wrap up this week in Civil Aviation and ponder what people were thinking this week: US Immigration Considers $10 on ESTA service. I'm not going to repeat this here - head to my Soapbox entry. EK Send a A380 to BHX I wasn't going to cover this.. but hey. Here it is - an Emirates Airbus A380 landing safely at BHX (does that mean BHX … [Read more...]
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