Economy Class & Beyond

The Friday News Roundup

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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!

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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...]

*BREAKING* JAL goes into full tailspin – Requests Bailout

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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

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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!

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*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

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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...]