Economy Class & Beyond

Delta to make a bid for AMR (American)???

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Well, I was planning to go bed, but this is breaking. The Wall Street Journal has published an article that could have serious ramifications if there's the money to do... and the will.  And it involves Delta looking with hungry eyes with Delta. The full article at the Wall Street Journal (sub required) , however the AFP has posted a precis of the article. Delta Air Lines … [Read more...]

** BREAKING ** American Airlines files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

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Breaking from The Wall Street Journal and American Airlines itself, AMR - the holding company of American Airlines and American Eagle has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. Quickly reading it, AMR is doing this to restructure its costs and debt to assure it's long term survival, and thus, has filed Chapter 11. AMR intends to operate all services through the … [Read more...]

Credit Cards in the UK – Airlines

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There is a lot of writing about Credit Cards in the USA with megapoints. However, over on this side of the pond, things are... a little more muted. This is Kevin's guide to Airline Credit Cards for the UK Market I'll attempt to keep this up-to-date, but the market is shifting as one of the major issuer of Credit Cards is up for sale at the moment. This is also the first … [Read more...]

American Airlines to retire up to 11 757’s…

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According to Flight, it seems that American Airlines are modifying their fleet. with the carrier announcing it is to remove up to 11 757-200's from service during 2012. As part of an effort to reduce capacity, it's retiring 11 birds due to due to costs, jet fuel costs, and of course, the economy (when in doubt, blame the economy).. Speaking of fuel prices, a hedge of $29 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – American Airlines Boeing 777-200

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It's Sunday, and in GhettoIFE land, that means it's our other regular feature - Airplane art.  For those who ask, it's when I go travelling, I like to take pictures of planes (as well as many other things). Airplane art used to be known as Airplane p0rn, but as I've moved the site over to a more family friendly site, I'll make it more family friendly. And yes, it hurts a … [Read more...]

AA: The Vultures Begin to Circle

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If you're an American Airlines stockholder, then you'll probably be feeling the vultures circling with the 33% drop in share value yesterday, on fears that AA's parent - AMR may have to seek Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. At one point, shares in AMR dived by 41%, with share trading halted. The problems AMR has are the twisted combination of high debt, sluggish demand and … [Read more...]

AA: Cans ORD-BRU Route

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Well in unsurprising news, American Airlines are pulling the plug on the Chicago to Brussels Route.  For those who are booked, It's canned from the 7th November 2011. American Airlines say: “American Airlines has today announced that it will cancel its Brussels (BRU)-Chicago (ORD) service, effective 7th November. “The airline has taken the difficult … [Read more...]

AA: New inflight ameinties for First and Business Class

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It seems the fight in the premium sections of the cabin is increasing with American Airlines introducing new amentities in those classes Commening in Early September in the First Cabin on Boeing 777 operated services between London Heathrow (LHR) and US Destinations, you'll get: - A quilted bed topper custom-designed to fit American's popular Flagship Suite, - pajamas - … [Read more...]

AA: WiFi IFE with “Bring your own device… and Credit Card”

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American Airlines has teamed up with GoGo inflight wireless IFE system called "Entertainment on Demand" It's a streaming video service, and as you've probably guessed - requires payment to use it. TV Shows are charged at $0.99 per episode and film $3.99 a pop. GoGo Wireless Services are available in-flight of flights over 90 minutes on AA for $4.95 and upwards. If you run out … [Read more...]

AA: New Order – Airbus eeks ahead of Boeing.

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Surprisingly, American's orders for new aircraft will be a "win" for Airbus over BoeingFor Boeing frames it's 200 frames, split between the current 737NG models (700/800/900ER) and the "expected evolution of the 737NG" (the frame Boeing doesn't talk about - least of all they don't know what that frame looks like yet...)First Boeing 737's NG are expected from 2013.Meanwhile, … [Read more...]