From the BBC, it seems that FlyeBe and the remains of BMI mainline will have done competition at George Best Belfast City Airport. Aer Lingus is on the verge of moving its Belfast International Airport operations to Belfast City Airport which will be confirmed Now whilst this sounds great in theory, there are some pluses and minuses Firstly, Aer Lingus will have to … [Read more...]
EI277
Off to enjoy some Irish charm on Ireland's better carrier. Next stop: Dublin. Toodle pip! … [Read more...]
EI: Irish Goverment – Psst: Wanna by 25% of an airline?
It seems that the Irish government has declared Aer Lingus not to be in it's fiscal future according to RTE. Whilst no decision had been made, and there were some issues about the current value of the holding. The Irish State currently holds 25% of the airline, with the the government holding the 'strategic' no longer applies Now you'd expect Ryanair to be over this like … [Read more...]
Strike Day: IAA Goes on strike.
It seems it's time for another strike, this time with Irish ATC walking out over modernisation and working practices after 15 controllers were suspended for failing to cooperate with the new technology implemented. Shannon, Cork and Dublin are affected by this action which starts from 14:00 to 18:00 (20/01). Aer Lingus has cancelled 64 flights, RyanAir cancelling 48 … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn – Aer Lingus A320
It's that time of the week again and it's more airplane p0rn! This week - an Aer Lingus A320 parked up at Dublin on a very cold winters morning. … [Read more...]
Where BA goes, Aer Lingus Follows – Up to 800 jobs for the cut.
It seems the year of woe is continuing in the aviation industry with Aer Lingus now being forced to make cuts to their staff in an attempt to save £90 million over the next year. In basic terms, 100 staff have already been told their when their contracts end, they will not be renewed. In addition new IT systems and modified working practices mean that another 676 … [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...]
Welcome!
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...]
Trip Report – Gold Run – Mr Kevincm goes to Washington with EI and US
Welcome to Gold Run - Mr Kevincm goes to Washington with EI and US Airways. Again - this trip report is a "republished" report from FlyerTalk.com (it's original home), and in the spirit of GhettoIFE (where this trip actually originated the term), I've gone back over this Trip Trip report, tidying it up, cleaning it, correcting some spellings - and adding new photos … [Read more...]
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