I've teased enough... so it's time for a quick snapshot of so, time for a quick snapshot of the Qatar Airways A350. First Impressions: Unlike is older bigger brother (the A380), this thing strikes a mix of a sleek design... and that badass sunglasses visor it has. Nice combo... and it works. That and the curvature of the wingtip looks pretty good to me. … [Read more...]
Doha’s Hamad International Airport – opening soon
It seems new airports seems to be jinxed with problems, with Berlin Brandenburg Airport being one that springs to mind. Another airport that has managed to shrug off delays is Doha's Hamad International Airport. Hamad International Airport (previously known as New Doha International Airport) has had a string of delays, but is seemingly almost ready to receive passenger planes … [Read more...]
Qatar announces three new services – Chicago, Belgrade and Warsaw
Qatar Airways is on an expansion run with three new services up, with two European services and one service to the United States of America. The two new European services will serve Belgrade and Warsaw Belgrade will be operated 3 times weekly with a stopover in Ankara (Turkey) Warsaw will operate 4 times weekly direct to Doha These services will operated with an … [Read more...]
Farnborough Day 1 Roundup
As the first day of Farnborough 2012 draws to a close, lets take a look at what has been creating headlines today: Top of the bill goes to Steven Udvar-Hazy's Air Lease who have placed an a firm order for 60 Boeing 737 Max 8 and 15 Boeing 737 Max 9s with "reconfirmation rights" for 25 more. Expect those to be leased to airlines quickly when they arrive... Airbus … [Read more...]
BMI – New Partners Award Chart
The new award chart from BMI is out at https://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/loyalty-programmes/diamond-club/spending-miles/airline-partner-flights.aspx And it isn't pretty to say the least sadly. One way segments are allowed only on BMI fights. All other segments are return segments trip. No more cash and miles allowed except on BMI flights Single carrier itineraries … [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...]