It's Saturday again, so please stow your luggage above your seats, place your seats in the upright position and ensure your tray table is stowed as we go to this week's safety video. This week, it's LOT Polish Airlines showing off safety with a very touch inspired safety video Another safety video next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either … [Read more...]
Eithad sniffs around LOT… Etihad continuing it’s “Equity Partner” Strategy
Aviation Week notes that Eithad is in advanced talks with the Polish government over an equity investment in LOT Polish Airlines. The discussions that are under way could help unload a part of LOT from the Polish government, reducing the burden of cost. There are multiple scenarios of how much of LOT could be unloaded - but to comply with EU Rules, it must not be a … [Read more...]
787 update: United Airlines 787 take to the air, LOT expecting 5 aircraft by August
A few 787 updates today that are short bit. United Airlines fly the 787 commerically for the first time since grounding. United took two of its 787 aircraft back into the air today with flight UA1 between Houston Intercontinental and Chicago O'Hare (departing 11:00/arriving 13:20 local) - whilst a 2nd 787 flight took off as UA80 from Houston Intercontinental to Newark … [Read more...]
787 Update: Groundings continue, ANA extended its grounding further, LOT pushes it further
UPDATED The 787 groundings continue, with ANA extending its grounding of the aircraft further. Currently, the following airlines have grounded their fleets until at least the minimum dates: All Nippon Airlines - 31st May 2013 Air India - 31st March 2013 Ethiopian Airlines - 31st March 2013 Japan Airlines - 31st March 2013 LAN Chile - 31st March 2013 LOT - … [Read more...]
ALL operators ground Boeing 787 Dreamliners *UPDATED*
In a cascade effect, more Civil Aviation agencies and airlines are pulling their Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleets Known grounding so far (Latest ones at the bottom): All Nippon Airlines (17 aircraft) Japan Airlines (7 aircraft) United Airlines (6 aircraft) LAN Airlines (3 Aircraft) LOT Polish Airlines (2 aircraft) Qatar Airways (5 Aircraft Air India (6 … [Read more...]
Boeing delivers its first 787 to LOT
As Boeing 787s are making their way out to airlines at a reasonable rate, the first European Airlines to receive one has now been delivered to LOT Polish Airlines. LOT Polish Airlines 787 - Image: The Boeing Company. LOT are pretty excited about the 787, with Marcin Pirog, chief executive officer of LOT stating: "This is a historic moment for LOT" "I am convinced … [Read more...]
