Earlier last week, Cyprus Airways fell to the wayside, leaving open various gaps in its network that others are planning to fill. So who's filling in what gaps? Based on data from AirlineRoute.net, Aegean and British Airways are planning to add capacity in the summer season. British Airways plan to add six extra flights between London Heathrow and Larnica a week … [Read more...]
Aegean follows other airlines – launchs a discount light fare and a flex fare
It seems that the "Hand baggage Only" fares are continuing to grow, with Aegean Airlines now offering two new fare - GoLight and Flex Go Light is the Hand Baggage only fare featuring: 1 Hand Luggage item at 8kg Changes for can be made €30/£25 for domestic flights and €40/£32 for short international flights and €50/£40 for longer international flights. Miles and Bonus … [Read more...]
Here we go again. Aegean goes after Olympic Air
It what seems like a sense of deja vu, Aegean Airlines have announced a deal to acquire Olympic Air from its current owners- Marfin Investment Group - for €72 million. Aegean plan to turn Olympic into a subsidiary brand of Aegean, whist retaining the two brands up front. At the backend, route networks will be adjusted to suit the combined entity, as well as cost savings at … [Read more...]
Ex Spanair Gold/Silver customers get some love… but no miles…
If you were a a member of Spanair's Frequent flyer programme, and were Gold or Silver, there is some good news. Some Star Alliance Carriers will now match your status. BUT... and here's the big BUT - No miles transferred. In other words, all your earned Spainair miles have gone in smoke. Star Alliance will be contacting you, but if you've heard nothing by February 23rd... … [Read more...]
A3: Greek ATC Shutdown – expect others to follow.
If you're planning to fly to Greece on the 5th October... here's a hint - start planning alterntives as Greek ATC is due to go out on strike that day. Aegean Airlines has already killed their entire programme of flying on the 5th October http://en.aegeanair.com/all-about-us/press-office/press-releases/press-release/?prid=324, whilst Olympic has not made an annoucement yet. … [Read more...]
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Welcome to GhettoIFE.com! I'm your host - Kevin - and I'll be here to guide you through the maze of modern travel, and hopefully add some insightful comment and humour. With GhettoIFE getting on for 2 years old, I've had a bit of a design refresh, and tidied up, so for older viewers who make it here - yes, it's the same content will all the usual sarcasm as always. As … [Read more...]