IAG's Spanish arm - Iberia - is looking like once again, it is going out on strike. This time, it's four days over two weeks - and below are the dates: 17th February 2012 - List of What's cancelled 20th February 2012 - List of What's cancelled 24th February 2012 29th February 2012 Iberia has been working on a replacement timetable for the first two strike dates, … [Read more...]
Iberia pilots to walk out – again. New Strike dates announced
Once again, Iberia and SELPA are at it like cat and mouse, this time with ground staff and cabin crew joining in too The pilots are walking out over the creation of Iberia Express on the following dates: 25th January 2012 27th January 2012 30th January 2012 Meanwhile the ground workers have voted for action to support demands for the extension of their job … [Read more...]
Iberia pilots to walk out again…
If you've flying Iberia next week, I'd consider having some alternative plans in your pocket as SELPA - the Spanish Pilots Union are going out on strike. Again. The pilots who have been out on strike during the festive period (18th December and 29th December 2011) caused about a 1/3rd of all Iberia flights being cancelled. What's more annoying for travellers is the next … [Read more...]
BA/IB/IAG: Avios – Winners and losers.
Now the dust is settling with the Avios introduction, like any changes there will be winners and losers. Lets look in some minor details at the losers first: LOSERS The Chase Credit Card Users/ and those who want to redeem single partner awards: Well I had to pick on this vocal minority first. For these people, they are going to be hit hard. Unused to paying taxes like … [Read more...]
BA/IB/IAG: Welcome to Avios.
No, it's not a diet aid or something mad, but the new name for for BA Miles, Airmiles UK and a few other things as well. So Avois points will become the base currency for all loyalty and reward programmes of International Airlines Group (IAG). As well as spending them on Flights, you'll be able to spend them on hotels and car hire. Points at this juncture are NOT being … [Read more...]
BA and Iberia to tie the knot
After much negotiation, British Airways and Iberia have agreed in principle to tie the knot - forging the 3rd largest airline in the world. After 16 months of discussion, the company will merge as an umbrella company (400 aircraft, 200 destinations). However in fiscal might, it will be smaller than Lufthansa or AirFrance-KLM. Willie Walsh will head the new company with … [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...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 5
- 6
- 7