After much negotiation, British Airways and Iberia have agreed in principle to tie the knot - forging the 3rd largest airline in the world. After 16 months of discussion, the company will merge as an umbrella company (400 aircraft, 200 destinations). However in fiscal might, it will be smaller than Lufthansa or AirFrance-KLM. Willie Walsh will head the new company with … [Read more...]
The Friday News Roundup
It's Friday, so it's time to have a quick wibble around the web to find out who's doing what. JAL - Seems like *everyone* is interested in them JAL has a few suitors after it now - Delta and American as reported before and now Air France has tipped it's hat into the ring. BBC News, Flight, CrankyFlyer American Airlines - One Beeillon Dollars! With no apology to … [Read more...]
Credit Cards and Miles – The view from the UK
Whilst there are bountiful offers in the USA for Credit Cards and Current Accounts that give you 25,000 miles on signup, the picture is a little different over here, as in most current accounts tend to be service driven, with the user paying for extra services to be bundled into the account. However, there is a veritable feast of miles for grabs out there in case you're on … [Read more...]
The Friday News Roundup
It's Friday again, so it must be time for me to look at the news for the week: Ryanair takes its balls away... Ryanair pulls aircraft and services from Manchester - Analysis on here on why O'Liar is talking once again out of his back side. BBC News, GhettoIFE.com Korean Air - Profit! Korean Air posted a net income of 78.5b won ( or about $62.4 million) for Q2/2009 … [Read more...]
Brown goes Red… does it REALLY matter?
Our beloved Prime Minister, Gordon Brown (MP for Kirkcaldy & Cowdenbeath) has decided that a new contract to save the taxpayers money is needed, and is ditching the British Airways contract for a Virgin Atlantic contract. Whilst Virgin might crow until the cows come home about this, lets take a little step back Idle planes don't earn money - therefore slicing 30% off … [Read more...]
The News: A New base, Cuts, Profits causing trouble…
Continental: Joins Star Alliance 27th October (Official) Continental have confirmed they are to leave SkyTeam on the 24th October and formally join Star Alliance on the 27th October. Expect trouble if things go wrong - and knowing how other airlines have handled integrations before - trouble isn't fare off. (Continental) Ryanair Opens a new base a Jimmy Savile … [Read more...]
Branson Makes Noise. Rest of the World Rolls eyes
Time to talk about Tricky Dicky Branson and Virgin Atlantic. Today's subject is: BA and AA - Don't merge! Some readers might be concerned... why am I going after Branson as opposed to O'Leary. Alas, Mr Branson likes to make a lot of noise, and time and again - fails to deliver. - "I'll sponsor the London Eye" - that died a quiet Death - "I'll change the Railways" - Oh … [Read more...]
Jumping up on Status – FREE STUFF AHEAD!
Hat tip to Lucky at One Mile at a Time - But it's that time of the year - Free beanies for those who want them!!!! Free Star Alliance Silver for 90 Days with US Airways Ok it is US Airways, but hear me out, but if you want Star Alliance Silver on the cheap, and a way to avoid luggage fees and have the remote possibility of upgrades for 90 days, US Airways is waiving the … [Read more...]
Airplane p0rn -Virgin Atlantic A340
Time for some Airplane p0rn - this time - a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A340 on the ground, awaiting taxi onto one of the runways at Heathrow. … [Read more...]
IFE News – It’s been busy…
Ok- a quick roundup in the world of In Flight Entertainment (yes - on topic for this blog for once!) US Airways signs with GoGo for Wireless connectivity - Leapfrogs United. Yes - my favourite airline has leapfrogged United and has decided to plump for GoGo wireless, and will be installing it in A321 aircraft. With a 50 aircraft deployed currently and an additional 15, … [Read more...]
