Another day, another set of account out. This time, it's the Lufthansa group posting another loss of of €104m for the first half of 2010, an improvement of the loss made last year. Of course, it's time to trot out the reasons why, and in no particular order:Pilots strikesCosts of integrating BMICosts of integrating Austrian "That" Volcanic ash cloud causing EU Airspace to … [Read more...]

Well Farnborough is over for another 2 years (as next year, we're back to Paris), so lets look at the which carriers have decided to splurge some pennies at equipment makers.Okay? We can have airplanes!China's Okay Airways has ordered 10 Boeing 737-800s which will be delivered from 2014. Previously just a lessee, this will be the first purchase directly from Boeing.This will … [Read more...]

As information is slowly filling in month by month about the changes to Diamond Club and how it will or will not be merging into Miles and More, GhettoIFE.com will be keeping a very close eye on events (as a reporter, analyst and customer).NOTE as of 9th February, there will be no movement into Miles and More during 2011. See most recent post Most Recent Post:The Long Road to … [Read more...]

Cofunsion still reigns regarding the migration of Diamond Club to Miles and More. BMI have popped a little statement on FaceBook, but for clarity, here it is in word and form:We have communicated all of the comments on this thread internally and would like to thank everyone who has taken part so far. Your comments are all being taken on board internally and are highly valued. … [Read more...]

In another sign of the oncoming storm, BMI is bumping up its loyalty bonuses upwards for segments flown with Lufthansa. Whilst the current Gold Loyalty bonus is 35% for BMI flights and 25% for everyone else, this is now extended to Lufthansa as well. Why other Lufthansa Group airlines have not been extended this privilege, who knows. But if you find a Lufthansa Regional or … [Read more...]

Well it seems Austrian are treading in Lufthansa's footsteps with the installation of slimline seats, in the blind direction of increasing seat capactiy on their planes.The change to the fleet will be made at the same time as Lufthansa reconfigures their planes, and will be reconfigured for the European fleet.The quote that Austrian are throwing around is:"The most important … [Read more...]

For those few people who actually fly BMI, courtesy of www.vouchercodes.co.uk, there's a lovely 10% code of 10FLYBMI. Unlike previous codes, this is valid on the whole network. However as usual, you've 1) got to be quick to book it as it expires on the 01/08/10  and 2) find somewhere you want to go that BMI operate to (which is a challenge in itself) Now there are a bunch … [Read more...]

Well a little PDF of the presentation given by Wolfgang Prock-Schauer - the Chief Executive Officer of bmi, and whilst it takes a little reading, I draw your attention toThe good news to take away is that Lufthansa will be keeping BMI more or less in its current form, however for frequent flyers, the news is not so great with on throwaway line in the presentation.I … [Read more...]

It seems everyones favourite Star Alliance member (not not BMI for once), is once again offering status for anyone who wants it.US Airways is offering in conjunction with Budget a 90 trial of Silver Preferred Status, on condition that your first buy a non refundable ticket for travel within the USA from them. To maintain Star Silver, you'll need to fly 10 US Airways segments or … [Read more...]