It's Tuesday, and it's time for some Extra Airplane Art. Today, it's a green Airbus A380... with a Thai Airways International tail on it. Image - Airbus S.A.R.L. This is the first Airbus A380 for Thai Airways, who are due to take delivery in the 3rd Quarter of 2012. Thai Airways are due a total 9 frames from Airbus. The first aircraft for Thai was ferried from Toulouse … [Read more...]
Ex Spanair Gold/Silver customers get some love… but no miles…
If you were a a member of Spanair's Frequent flyer programme, and were Gold or Silver, there is some good news. Some Star Alliance Carriers will now match your status. BUT... and here's the big BUT - No miles transferred. In other words, all your earned Spainair miles have gone in smoke. Star Alliance will be contacting you, but if you've heard nothing by February 23rd... … [Read more...]
TG/TT: No ThaiTiger
Last year, Thai Airways and Tiger Airlines signed an agreement to start up a joint venture Low Cost Carrier. However, after meeting after meeting with the government, regulatory approval has not been forthcoming. With the agreement expiring at the end of September, and it not being renewed as there is little to not action to push this forward, both sides are preparing … [Read more...]
