It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more airplane art. This week, we have a Virgin America Airbus A320 taxing at Chicago O'Hare International Airport during sunset on a dusky autumn evening. Virgin America operate 43 Airbus A320 aircraft in their fleet, using them on services within the United States and to Mexico with their mood-light interiors that seem … [Read more...]
Virgin America goes for the long haul boredom with BLAH Airlines
In the age where's it's ANYTHING to get attention, Virgin America has released this gem. A 6 hour simulation of a flight with BLAH Airlines, flying flight 101 from Newark to San Francisco. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsMZRl71Zo4 I honestly, don't know who they could be referring to as BLAH Airlines ;) They've also got a website - BLAH Airlines. As well as a … [Read more...]
Virgin America gets its gates at Dallas Love Field
Virgin America can finally breathe a sigh of relief, as they finally get the gates they been desiring at Dallas Love Field Airport. Virgin America Airbus A319 taxing at Dallas Fort Worth - Image GhettoIFE The airline will sub-lease two gates from American Airlines (which the airline is forced to give up due to the AA/US merger), allowing Virgin America to commence operations … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Virgin America Airbus A319
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some Airplane art. This week, it's a rare sight at Dallas Fort Worth - other airlines other than American Airlines - with a Virgin America Airbus A319 pushing back (named The 1 year old Virgin), with a US Airways Airbus A319 at the gate The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for … [Read more...]
American, United and US Airways (and Alaska) join the party on Personal Electronic Devices
After the early start by both JetBlue and Delta, three other major US Airlines have joined the party on the Gate-to-Gate use of Personal Electronic Devices American Airlines will allow on all mainline flights, with American Eagle flights operated by SkyWest Airlines, ExpressJet Airlines, Republic Airline or Chautauqua Airlines to follow. United is allowing devices to be … [Read more...]
Safety Video Saturday – Virgin America Dancing….
It's Saturday again, so it's time to stow your luggage in the overhead bins, place your tray in the upright position and turn off your personal electronic devices (or if your airline has been cleared by the FAA to use electronic devices in all phases of flight, put them down for a minute) This week, it's Virgin America with their new dancing safety video: Another … [Read more...]
Three Virgins get together and link programmes…..
The three big Virgin Airlines have finally seen a bit of sense, and fully linked their Frequent Flyer Programmes together. This includes: Virgin Atlantic Airways (Flying Club) Virgin America (Elevate ) Virgin Australia (Velocity) This means if you're a member of one of the above programmes, you can earn and redeem miles - and more importantly earn status points … [Read more...]
Airplane Repaint Saturday – Virgin America
It's back after a short hiatus, and it's time for Airplane Repaint Saturday! This week, it's a Virgin America A320 going into the paint shop for the first time to get its lick of paint. There will be more Repaints/Painting of aircraft next week, as GhettoIFE looks at all the different paint jobs around..... … [Read more...]
VA: Virgin America CEO on life 4 years later…
As Virgin America goes into it's 5th year of operation, the CEO - David Cush - has been interviewed about the airline and life in Silcon Valley, San Francisco and why the CEO lives in the 2nd row of economy. It's at http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_18717348?nclick_check=1 and whilst not the best of interview (with an emphasis by the reporter to Green technoligies), it … [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...]