Well Ryanair is expanding it's airline operations, and is going to base five aircraft at Barcelona El Prat with the launch 20 routes from September.Routes going to open up to 7 flights a week to:Brussels CharleroiDublinMilan BergamoParis Beauvais CiampinoWith lower frequencies it'll operate aircraft from:CagliariDusseldorf Weeze Edinburgh Oslo Rygge Venice TrevisoAnd on … [Read more...]
It seems Ryanair will tart with anyone….
One of the things that you're drilled into that you've got to keep within your 10kg hand luggage allowance before you start paying hand over fist for choosing Ryanair.Well to help you, they've worked with Samsonite to create... a compliant bag.To quote:To encourage more passengers to switch to carry-on bags Ryanair and Samsonite have designed a quality, durable, lightweight … [Read more...]
Ryanair and ODM: We made a mistake.
Really? I mean Really? O'Leary and Ryanair admit to a mistake?Apparently so!In a climbdown over yesterdays position to limit the liablity to the cost of the ticket, Ryanair will now cover all "reasonable" expenses.In the usual tirade, The Odious Little Man described EU261 (the rules for passenger care) as flawedIn quotes..."The events of the last seven days, under which … [Read more...]
Liability Limitation – The Ryanair and TUI way.
Did you even need to guess? Of course it's our favourite LCC... Ryanair!Ryanair is proposing to limit its liability during the Volcano Ash incident to the price of the ticket paid, and no more.However EC261 politely reminds that they are liable for "reasonable" costs in terms of food and accommodationTo quote the ODM:"There's no legislation designed that says any airline … [Read more...]
So what next for BA and Unite?
Advert in Metro - 31/03/10 One word. NEGOTIATE. Whilst the trust is at an all time low between the two sides, with talk of the next round of strikes, this is the time for both sides to get together and sort it - before BA's competitors come in to eat up the remaining customers.BMI has made a jump on BA's customers, offering Gold and Silver status matches "there and then" for … [Read more...]
Off to Strike again…
It's coming up to the second BA Strike, so here's a breakdown of what is expected to be hit. LCYExpected to operate as normal. LGWExpected to operate as normal.LHRLong Haul: 70%Short Haul: 55%There will be infill from 3rd party carriers (Ryanair to name one others to follow) Good luck if you're travelling this weekend. … [Read more...]
So who has been helping BA out? Step forward… umm.. Ryanair???
Sometimes airlines do see eye-to-eye.To bring in capacity over the weekend since the first BA strike, British Airways turned to Ryanair of all companies to provide capacity. And for once they were happy to help out! Over the strike period, 24 flights a day (72 in total) were operated by Ryanair from London Gatwick.The Odious Little Man, normally quick to snipe at anyone … [Read more...]
BA Strike: It’s on
I've held back from posting this until pretty much the last minute in case the strike was called off.Alas, all the negotiation has been for nothing, and the BA/Unite strike is going ahead.You can keep abreast of cancelations and all the shenanigans at http://www.britishairways.com/travel/strike-ballot/public/en_gb?refevent=HOME_URGENT_CENTRE BA Expect to run a 60% service, with … [Read more...]
The winter of discontent continues – Aer Lingus delays profit announcement on staff rejecting cost cutting
It seems that EI is in a spot of reconsideration at the moment as its crew have voted against a cost cutting proposals.With the rejection of the cuts, EI will post a trading update instead of profits publishedTo quote EI..."Following the outcome of recent staff ballots it is necessary to revise the provision for restructuring costs and amend the preliminary results … [Read more...]
Lufthansa: Pay by PayPal or it’s an extra £4…
One of the things that REALLY do annoy me is credit card fees when you book flights. What was a fee for processing a card is rapidly turning into a profit centre. Today's example of this is Lufthansa's £50 single UK-Germany fare. Here's how it's built up: Ok - apart from the fuel surcharge rip off and the fact I want to go to Frankfurt - not somewhere in … [Read more...]
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