It's Saturday, so it's time to look at the commercial aviation world with raised eyebrows and see what's going on this week. (Apologies for the delays - call it sleep) Qantas - No Upturn just yet Qantas report that don't expect an upturn in traffic, with a 88% drop in profits for the first half of the year. Seems that Kangaroo is going to have to do some more bouncing … [Read more...]
Coupon clipping – £25 off AF/DL flights!
It's time to get your coupon cutters out again Opodo with AirFrance/KLM and Delta are offering £25 off booking over £300. Your magic coupon code is airfrance Book by: 02/10/09 Min Purchase value: £300 UK Residents only See: http://promos.opodo.co.uk/flights/AirFrance_KLM_Delta/special/?CMP=uk-nl-240909 Remember - £25 is … [Read more...]
BA take yet a step closer to the LCCs – want to pre assign any seat? Thats £10….
Oh dear. It seems British Airways is once again "innovating" and "increasing value" to the bottom line, whilst snubbing it's own Frequent Flyers by introducing fees for seats. How very US Airways/Aer Lingus of them. The fees are comparitivly simple: - £10 to reserve a Euro Traveller seat - £20 to reserve a Club Europe/World Traveller /World Traveller Plus … [Read more...]
*BREAKING* JAL goes into full tailspin – Requests Bailout
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...]
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