Eithad Airways is planning to introduce live TV on its widebody jets, with the following channels being streamed in the first phase going live on the 1st November: BBC World News BBC Arabic euronews Sport 24 In the second wave during November, the following channels will join CNBC NHK World Premium (Japan) CNN Sky News Arabia will follow in the coming … [Read more...]
Wonder what happens when a plane is sent off for an overhaul?
Well for those with an engineering interest, British Airways opened its doors to the BBC to film an episode of "Engineering Giants" where a BA 747-400 - G-CIVX is sent for a full strip-down, test, repair and rebuild the plane. The intro goes a bit like this: Engineer turned comedian Tom Wrigglesworth and Rob Bell, rising star of mechanical engineering, climb on board … [Read more...]
Once again – BBC and Odius Little Man Lock horns
It's turning into straight BBC vs O'Liar fight now, thanks to the growing spat. For those in the UK - watch http://news.bbc.co.uk/panorama/hi/front_page/newsid_8285000/8285260.stm. Of course, there's arguments of editorial bias, and downright arguments - FT Alphaville posted a wonderful transcript of the letter which Ryanair posted themselves (PDF)... One page this … [Read more...]
Auntie goes after the Odious Little Man… and makes a nice music video…
If there's one thing you can trust the BBC to do - and it's "Watchdog" programme - it's to go after companies. Especially if Anne Robinson (of The Weakest Link) is at the helm. This week it's the turn of the aviation industry's scum - Ryanair. It's of course, an attack on Ryanair's so called cheap fares policy, and the idea of removing check-in desks and replacing … [Read more...]
Passenger saves 8 hour delay – world continues to rotate.
Well it must be heading towards silly season for the press as this gem surfaced on the BBC News site today. Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8136193.stm It always good to see 1) people with the correct credentials able to do the work, 2) right person in the right place and 3) the agreements work. But even in these hard times, have a few … [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...]
