As Easter time draws closer, people are thinking about ways to go and see loved ones for the four day weekend in the UK (yes, we get Good Friday and the Monday after Easter off. It's rather civilised). Virgin Trains and London Midland - two of the operators affected by engineering work. Image, Economy Class and Beyond. However, it seems that Network Rail is making sure … [Read more...]
Travelling to/from Kings Cross today (27th December)? It’s not a good idea…
National Rail services from London Kings Cross station are severely disrupted, with no services due to operate as engineering works are overrunning. Part of the great Kings Cross trainshed - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The services out of the East Coast Main Line terminal include routes operated by: East Coast First Hull Trains Grand Central Great … [Read more...]
FAA updates Tel Aviv guidance, suspensions extended
The US Federal Aviation Administration has updated its guidance over flying into Tel Aviv Airport, with the body forbidding US airlines from serving the airport on the grounds of safety. The guidance states: Today the FAA issued another Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) informing U.S. airlines that yesterday’s NOTAM flight remains in effect for Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport … [Read more...]
Easter travel madness on the rails expected
For those of you who are coming to the United Kingdom over Easter, or for those of us who live here, there's some important news that came out about works that are expected on the British Railway network over the Easter period (29th March - 1st April). Firstly for those of you coming into the United Kingdom and into London: Heathrow Express and Heathrow Connect are subject to … [Read more...]
Iberia strike: Round 2 in progress
For those of you who are flying into Spain or with Iberia will note there a strike again this week. The strike will run from March 4th to 8th March. Iberia has posted lists of cancellations at Iberia.com, but here are the list of cancellations that have been posted already: List of Iberia flights cancelled on March 5th List of Iberia flights cancelled on March … [Read more...]
Weather conditions deterorating further in UK
Weather conditions in the United Kingdom have deteriorated further during the day, with snow drifting. The view from my office. Yes. I'm about the last person left atm. Some airport are hit badly (for example, Birmingham Airport is closed until 18:00) whilst a lot are reporting delays. Check the airport you're flying out of - twitter links … [Read more...]
Skyways Express/City Airline files for bankruptcy
Earlier this month, Cimber Sterling fell for bankruptcy after funding was pulled by Mansvell Enterprises. Today, the owner of Skyways Express and City Airline (also Mansvell Enterprises) have pulled the plug on these airlines. All flights operated by Skyways Express and City Airline are cancelled. Or to put it blunt: "The owners of the company have decided not to fund … [Read more...]
Berlin-Brandenburg Airport is now delayed….
It seems plans to open Berlin Brandenburg Airport have gone into the air, with the start date of 3rd June 2012 cancelled and a new start date will be set for some point "after the summer holidays" For Lufthansa and Air Berlin, this is a major setback, with both carriers promoting the new BER airport heavily. Both carrier have planned a major resource attack at the new Berlin … [Read more...]
BMI Baby to close shop – First Belfast, then everywhere else…
It seems I spoke a bit too soon when I wrote about the competitors gunning for BMI Baby. Today, IAG has made its decision over baby, and it is very bad news indeed for the 470 staff members who work for BMI Baby, as well as anyone who has tickets booked with the following happening: Routes operating to and from Belfast City Airport will close down on from 11th June All … [Read more...]
Cimber Sterling falls to the wayside
Well another airline has bitten the dust. This time it's Cimber Sterling that has fallen to the wayside. Their normal website (http://www.cimber.com/) has been replaced with a simple text announcement: Rough translation according to Google Translate: Cimber Sterling bankrupt - all flights are provisionally canceled The Board of Cimber Sterling has decided to ask the … [Read more...]
