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Etihad adds more seats from Abu Dhabi to Manchester

27/12/2013 by Kevincm

Etihad is slowly modifying its network so it shifts the right aircraft to meet the capacity requirements. As such it is boosting its services from Abu Dhabi to Manchester, with a switch out of an Airbus A330-200 to a Boeing 777-300ER. The timetable remains the same, with a double daily service, one operating with an Airbus A330 still: EY015 DEPART AUH 02:30 ARRIVE MAN 07:25 … [Read more...]

Nude-o-scopes to go at Manchester Airport – “Privacy Friendly” scanners to turn up

17/09/2012 by Kevincm

Backscatter x-ray scanners.. Nude-o-scopes...  You either don't understand what the fuss is about, or you avoid them at every turn possible. The body scanners that are being used currently at Manchester Airport are due to be scrapped from October. It seems that these devices were on a 3 year trial and the European Commission has failed to make a decision about them - … [Read more...]

Manchester Airport adds more costs – This time it’s a fee to use the Trolleys

16/02/2012 by Kevincm

It seems the way airports try and get you for every penny is getting silly now. And we turn to the UK's 4th busiest airport - Manchester Airport (MAN)  - is going to go for your wallet, with the imposition of a fee for trolleys. The airport will charge £1 or €2 to use a trolley - on a non refundable basis. Manchester Airport Group will  happily take your cash or in some … [Read more...]

United to launch Manchester (UK) route

08/11/2011 by Kevincm

United is beavering away, and has announced the launch of a Manchester <> Washington Dulles Route Subject to approval, the following flights will operate: DEPART MAN 12:00  ARRIVE IAD 15:00 DEPART IAD 22:15 ARRIVE MAN 10:20+1 Operates Daily Commencement: May 2012 (Subject to approval) Equipment Booked: CO 757-200 You'll note the equipment used - a Continental … [Read more...]

Airplane p0rn – BMI A330 at Manchester

17/01/2010 by Kevincm

It's Sunday again, so it's time for some more airplane p0rn.  This time another one from the archive, and one that will pass into history soon with a BMI Airbus A330-200 taxing for a Barbados departure from Manchester Airport. The A330 fleet was shifting in its entirety to London, where one will remain to serve the Saudi routes, and the remaining two will be returned to … [Read more...]

Ryanair partially pulls out of MAN…

17/08/2009 by Kevincm

However, it isn't the end of the world. Job losses: If there is one thing O'Leary loves, its hyping numbers - in this case the job losses shouldn't be that many (and if anything - it's mostly ground handling crews so they should get redeployed by the handling company) Services: Well well well. Lets look at these hotspots and work out what's happening Barcelona (Girona), … [Read more...]

Welcome!

20/05/2009 by Kevincm

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...]

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