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Another Lufthansa Strike ahead – Munich targeted

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If the term "here we go again" is one to go by, Lufthansa pilots are once again going out on strike today between 09:00 and 17:00 Central European Time. Lufthansa Airbus A321 Retrojet - Image GhettoIFE Vereinigung Cockpit is calling the strike, which is still protesting at plans to change the Lufthansa retirement scheme and pay. This time, Lufthansa's Munich hub is the … [Read more...]

Lufthansa strike today (5th September 2014)

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It's time for another strike today, as Vereinigung Cockpit is going after the Lufthansa, with another strike announced for today (5th September 2014). Lufthansa Airbus A321 Retrojet - Image GhettoIFE The full list of cancellations can be found at http://www.lufthansa.com/online/portal/lh/de/flight_services/cancelled_flights?nodeid=1410039030&l=en&cid=18002, with 211 … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Lufthansa Boeing 747-400

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It's Sunday again - and after muggins having spent most of the day doing car shopping (which is another subject for another day) - it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, taxing out of San Francisco International Airport for the long trip back to Frankfurt, is a Lufthansa Boeing 747-400 looking resplendent in the summer sun. The image is clickable if you want … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to send a 747-8i to Tokyo Haneda

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Coming into Tokyo in the air, you have two realistic options: Fly into Narita and enjoy the 50 minute ride into town with either the Narita Express or Keisei Skyliner . Fly into Haneda, hoping the timings work out, but enjoy a short monorail to Hamamatsuchō and the Yamanote line,  or train ride Shinagawa, and Yamanote to Central Tokyo (taking 20-30 minutes). From my … [Read more...]

US FAA Suspends flights to Tel Aviv, other carriers follow

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It seems the current conflict between Israel and Palestine is beginning to impact airlines, after a rocket landing near 1 mile away from Ben Gurion Airport. The US Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Notice To Airmen (NOTAM) stating prohibiting landing at Tel Aviv for 24 hours stating: "U.S. airlines that they are prohibited from flying to or from Israel's Ben Gurion … [Read more...]

Lufthansa to send a 747-8 to New York-JFK

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Lufthansa is modifying its services between Frankfurt and New York-JFK, with the introduction of a Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental on the route Lufthansa Boeing 747-8i at the Lufthansa Technik hanger at Frankfurt-am-Main Airport. Image, GhettoIFE The German flag carrier currently operates two flights a day between Frankfurt and New York, with one service being operated by an … [Read more...]

Video Saturday – Approaching into San Francisco, The Cockpit View

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It's Saturday again, and it's time to put your seatback in the upright position, ensure you luggage is in the overhead bin and your tray table is stowed as we go to this week's video. This week, for those of us who have flown aboard A380s (or with some airlines, Boeing 777s and A330s) one of the more interesting flying sights is the pilot's view when coming into land. On some … [Read more...]

Lufthansa trials “Print at Home” Luggage tagging

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Following Iberia's lead, Lufthansa is to set about trialling a new "Print at Home" Luggage tagging service. The service - known as "Home Tag" will be rolled out initially on the Frankfurt to Tokyo route. The idea is you check in at home, then print your luggage tag too (for both outbound and inbound segments if you choose). You then take your prints to the airport, fold it in … [Read more...]

A heavy Lufthansa landing…

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There are some who say "any landing you walk away from is a good one". I suppose these Lufthansa pilots landing this Airbus A340-600 would be saying that after this landing at Tokyo Narita Airport in heavy crosswinds... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UK5Nm_rKu50 That has got to smart. The plane - D-AIHR - rolled safely to the gate with all passengers and crew safe. … [Read more...]