Economy Class & Beyond

Surprise Surprise. Virgin makes a complaint over the BMI takeover by IAG

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Well, if you couldn't see this coming... you need new glasses. Virgin Group today lodged a formal complaint at the European Commission over International Consolidated Airlines Group takeover of British Midland Airways. Virgin group argues there will be a " "choice of one" on flights between Aberdeen and Edinburgh and Heathrow (ignoring the small matter of flights to other … [Read more...]

Virgin to Hire, Qantas to Fire…

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It's all kicking off with news that Virgin Atlantic will be hiring up to 500 new cabin crew to support its new Airbus A330 London fleet. The crew (dual based between Heathrow and Gatwick) will be used to support Virgin Atlantic's new routes to Cancun and Vancouver, as well boost its staffing on other long haul fleet. Which is nice. Meanwhile in a land down under, … [Read more...]

Virgin Atlantic to refresh Upper Class Product

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It seems the PR bunnies over at Virgin Atlantic are working overtime with a £100 Million investment in its Upper Class Product (Business Class Equivalent). The upgrade to take place over three years will feature: An "enhanced" seat A "futurist" bar Revised Upper Class menus Other Cabin Upgrades An updated Clubhouse at JKF - which is believed to be … [Read more...]

Aircraft Repaint Saturday – Boeing 747-400

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(Republished as something has gone a bit odd... and I'm at a loss to see what WordPress has done this time) It’s Saturday again, and it seems this series has legs on it as we continue Aircraft Repaint Saturday (currently I’ve got content to last through March – hopefully more than enough time for some new safety videos to come out… ). This week, it’s a Virgin Atlantic … [Read more...]

Bad news: LOLCats are coming to GhettoIFE

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It seems the Internet is powered and populated by Cats from what I've seen. And it seems this corner of the Interwebs will be invaded by LOLCats too. Quick primer - Take an image of a cat. Add a few funny or appropriate comments (Ideally in IMPACT font). Add childlike language. Boom. You can haz LOLCat! However, LOLCats have a lot to do with frequent flying. And over in … [Read more...]

IAG pledges to “Grab” BMI according to Bloomberg

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The ongoing saga of who is buying British Midland Airways (owner of British Midland International and BMI Baby) continues to rumble on with International Consolidated Airlines Group (owner of British Airways and Iberia) seemingly wanting BMI according to Bloomberg. IAG concedes that whilst the sales process is taking longer thanks to Virgin Atlantic Airways putting it's … [Read more...]

UK Border Agency/Public Sector Strike 30/11 – It’s on

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Well with the Unions and Government itching for a smack-down fight, lets do a quick round of up of the facts thoughts, and damn lies Truths: Most public sector agencies will be down heavily tomorrow (30/11) due to a strike against the changes to the public sector provisions. This includes parts of Local Government, Schools, parts of the NHS, and the UK Border … [Read more...]

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