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Selected links to blog postings that are controversial, amusing or just 'plane' interesting!
NOTE: By providing a link to the sites below, AviationRecord is neither endorsing the opinions of columnists or validating stories or information featuring on these sites. We merely highlight them in the interests of encouraging debate or entertainment.
GUT REELING: A Ryanair passenger eats a Euro 10,000 lottery ticket.
Qantas' A380 brings LAX to a standstill: A surprising account of how Los Angeles International Airport struggles to cope with the coming and going of Qantas' superjumbo... it even interferes with the airport's communications systems...
Shamed: the world's worst airports for flight delays - Forbes lists the world's worst airports for delayed flights - European airports feature most prominently, but Beijing ranks the worst
NY plane crash: Don't study the safety card - An intriguing column about today's Hudson River Airbus crash, which looks at how the flight crew delayed the plane's sinking, helping ensure all on board survived. Includes a dramatic photo of passengers lining the wings awaiting rescue.
Kids CAN behave in flight: Badly behaved kids on airplanes are one of the biggest gripes of frequent flyers. SmarterTravel.com has created a guide for minders of how to keep flying kids under control.
Going the extra inch: Marc Newson explains the challenges of designing the interior of Qantas' new Airbus A380.
Right airline, wrong destination: A cautionary tale of how a family bound for Lanzarote ended up in Turkey after a check-in counter mix-up and a lack of communication pre-takeoff...
SIZE MATTERS: A well-written feature from Australia on what to do when you don't get along with the person next to you on a long-haul flight.
AEROFLOP: A passenger films a 'spirited' safety demonstration by an Aeroflot stewardess.
DATE A HOSTIE... or a pilot... yes, a dating site hooking up air crew - or those "fascinated by the lifestyle".
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| Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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Fly a jet - on the ground, of course
By Honey @ 11:37 AM :: 84 Views ::
0 Comments ::  :: Travel
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For A$250 an hour, anyone in Brisbane can fly a Boeing 737 without any qualifications at all.
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| Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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New A330s aid Hawaiian's Asia push
By Honey @ 11:33 AM :: 82 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Airline News, Aircraft News, North America
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With an eye on accelerating its plan to expand service in Asia and other markets, Hawaiian Airlines has confirmed the purchase of an additional Airbus A330-200 scheduled for delivery in the second quarter of 2011.
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Australia targets Malaysian holidaymakers
By Honey @ 11:17 AM :: 72 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Australia, Malaysia, Travel
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Tourism Australia, in partnership with Malaysia Airlines, has launched an ‘Only in Oz Holidays’ campaign.
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| Thursday, 11 March 2010 |
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Boeing delivers new 777s to Egyptair
By Honey @ 10:54 AM :: 170 Views ::
0 Comments ::  :: Airline News, Aircraft News, Japan, UAE/Gulf, North America
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Egyptair has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft heralding a new addition to its passenger airline fleet.
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| Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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Etihad, ANA codeshare begins
By Honey @ 4:55 PM :: 141 Views ::
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Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways and Japan's ANA have commenced code-sharing.
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| Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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Singapore Airlines rolls out new A330 fleet
By Honey @ 4:47 PM :: 165 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Singapore
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Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A330-300 aircraft, featuring the Airline’s latest product and service offerings, will soon operate on selected routes serving the Middle East, West Asia and North Asia.
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| Wednesday, 10 March 2010 |
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Emirates adds Senegal to network
By Honey @ 4:35 PM :: 121 Views ::
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Emirates will launch direct services to Dakar, Senegal, later this year - its 106th gloal destination.
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| Monday, 8 March 2010 |
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Ayers Rock from Sydney - direct
By Honey @ 3:45 PM :: 227 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Australia
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Competition is coming to the lucrative tourist route between Australia's largest city and Ayers Rock, one of the nation's biggest tourist attractions.
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| Monday, 8 March 2010 |
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Malaysia makes Paris a daily destination
By Honey @ 2:22 PM :: 178 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Airline News, EU/CIS, Malaysia
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Malaysia Airlines will be offering an additional two non-stop daily flights each week from Kuala Lumpur to Paris, starting March 28 - making the service daily.
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| Monday, 8 March 2010 |
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Direct flights launched from Queensland to ski slopes
By Honey @ 9:08 AM :: 273 Views ::
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Queensland surf bunnies can become ski bunnies in one easy flight this winter.
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| Friday, 5 March 2010 |
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New generation ATR takes flight
By Honey @ 2:11 PM :: 149 Views ::
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A new regional turboprop aircraft from French plane maker ATR has taken its maiden flight.
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| Thursday, 4 March 2010 |
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Qantas reorganises central Queensland services
By Honey @ 3:54 PM :: 404 Views ::
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QantasLink will increase services to Mackay and Rockhampton in Central Queensland from April 6.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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'Chill out' in Hawaii - Hawaiian launches fare promo
By Honey @ 4:52 PM :: 424 Views ::
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Hawaiian Airlines has released a limited term promotional fare enabling Australian travellers to escape the coming winter and 'chill out' in tropical Hawaii.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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Football fans can fly with the team to South Africa
By Honey @ 2:58 PM :: 314 Views ::
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Qantas says football fans can book seats on the flight taking the Qantas Socceroos team to this year's FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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LAN Airlines slowly resumes Santiago services
By Honey @ 2:04 PM :: 290 Views ::
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LAN Airlines says it will resume restricted domestic and international flight operations at Santiago airport from Wednesday.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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Former senior Qantas exec to head Virgin Blue
By Honey @ 11:44 AM :: 399 Views ::
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Australia's second largest - and currently most profitable - airline has named a former senior Qantas executive to take over from outgoing CEO Brett Godfrey.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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AirAsia launches new sale promotion
By Honey @ 10:51 AM :: 989 Views ::
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AirAsia’s Big Sale is back with flights starting from A$4* from Kuala Lumpur.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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New Qantas A330-200 enters service
By Honey @ 10:49 AM :: 408 Views ::
0 Comments :: :: Aircraft News, Australia
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Qantas’ second new A330-200 aircraft on Monday operated its first commercial service between Sydney and Melbourne as QF415.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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Viva Macau axes checked bag fee
By Honey @ 10:45 AM :: 382 Views ::
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Viva Macau Airlines will waive bag-check fees for all flights across its entire network from this week.
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| Tuesday, 2 March 2010 |
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Jetstar launches JetPlus service on long-haul flights
By Honey @ 10:41 AM :: 541 Views ::
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Australia’s budget airline Jetstar is to launch JetPlus - a new fare system combining fare flexibility with a meal and drinks package, entertainment and amenities on long haul international flights.
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