Eithad Airways is planning to introduce live TV on its widebody jets, with the following channels being streamed in the first phase going live on the 1st November: BBC World News BBC Arabic euronews Sport 24 In the second wave during November, the following channels will join CNBC NHK World Premium (Japan) CNN Sky News Arabia will follow in the coming … [Read more...]
Iberia prepares for more strike action
It seems Iberia isn't having a good time of it recently, with major changes and restructuring to help the airline survivie. This has annoyed the unions - who represent 90% of the employees who have confirmed strike action is to take place. The unions involved - UGT, CCOO, USO, SICTPLA and ASETMA – have confirmed the strikes would take place between on 14th December and … [Read more...]
Incidents, Crashes and Bird Strikes
Some more additions to this anualuas horriblas for the commercial aviation sector British Airways - Slides... Deploy! On Sunday, a BA 757 landed at BCN, and reports of smoke in the cabin appeared. Not to run any risks, the slides were deployed, and the plane evacuated safely. All passengers (176) made it safely off with only minor injuries. Continental 128 - Hits … [Read more...]
News: Meanwhile…
Airline updates: British Airways Oh BA. Dearie me :( There's not much else to say other than good luck to those involved. Alas, a smaller BA might emerge after this dip and bust is done and dusted. All we can hope is that the minimum of jobs are hit - because no matter what goes on - in each one of those companies... there are people still. Singapore Airlines … [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...]