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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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UAE/Gulf
| 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, 24 February 2010 |
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Qatar launches Bangalore flights
By Honey @ 7:18 AM :: 453 Views ::
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Qatar Airways has begun its 2010 global expansion program with the launch of scheduled flights to the southern Indian city of Bengaluru (Bangalore).
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| Friday, 5 February 2010 |
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Four new routes for Qatar Airways
By Honey @ 4:07 PM :: 921 Views ::
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Qatar Airways has unveiled the launch dates of four new routes - to Ankara, Barcelona, Copenhagen and Tokyo.
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| Wednesday, 6 January 2010 |
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Emirates to link Spain
By Honey @ 12:39 PM :: 868 Views ::
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Emirates is to start flights to Madrid, providing the only scheduled passenger service between Dubai and Spain.
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| Thursday, 24 December 2009 |
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Qatar Airways expands international network
By Honey @ 12:15 PM :: 718 Views ::
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Qatar Airways plans to expand internationally next year by launching flights from its Doha hub to Tokyo, Bengaluru and Ankara.
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| Thursday, 17 December 2009 |
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ANA, Etihad seek code-share approval
By Honey @ 9:45 PM :: 1128 Views ::
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Japan's largest domestic carrier All Nippon Airways has applied to the Japanese government for regulatory approval to enter into a code-share agreement with Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, from March 1.
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| Friday, 11 December 2009 |
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Emirates raises over US$1.13 billion for Airbus A380s
By Honey @ 3:33 PM :: 885 Views ::
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Emirates has raised over US$1.13 billion for the financing of six new Airbus A380 aircraft.
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| Monday, 9 November 2009 |
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Emirates to boost Bangkok, Sydney, Asian services
By Honey @ 8:44 AM :: 1475 Views ::
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Fast-growing Dubai-based airline Emirates is to add an extra daily service to Sydney and Bangkok - and more flights to Jakarta and Manila.
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| Friday, 18 September 2009 |
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Emirates, V Australia in trans-Tasman code-share
By Honey @ 7:46 AM :: 1842 Views ::
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V Australia and Dubai-based Emirates, have sealed a code share partnership from October 25 for trans-Tasman flights between Australia and New Zealand.
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| Wednesday, 12 August 2009 |
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Makeover for Emirates’ Christchurch service
By Honey @ 12:06 PM :: 2031 Views ::
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Emirates’ daily Dubai-Sydney-Christchurch service has been given a complete makeover, just in time to catch ski season, and with fares now starting from just $328 return including tax.
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| Friday, 31 July 2009 |
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Qatar boosts European reach
By Honey @ 11:28 AM :: 1775 Views ::
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Qatar Airways is adding "significant" capacity to key European capital cities as part of its aggressive expansion programme to improve frequencies and broaden choice.
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| Thursday, 30 July 2009 |
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Emirates launches Australian travel pass
By Honey @ 11:19 AM :: 1439 Views ::
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Emirates has unveiled a travel pass that will offer overseas visitors seamless, discounted travel to 22 additional destinations within Australia - travelling from 99 global destinations.
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| Tuesday, 21 July 2009 |
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Qatar upgrades frequent flyer website
By Honey @ 8:57 AM :: 1295 Views ::
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Qatar Airways has upgraded Qmiles.com, its Privilege Club website for frequent flyer members to offer increased benefits for the airline’s most loyal customers.
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| Thursday, 9 July 2009 |
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Turkish Airlines joins Jet Airways loyalty program
By Honey @ 10:45 AM :: 1823 Views ::
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Indian international carrier Jet Airways has entered into a frequent flyer partnership with Turkish Airlines this month.
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| Sunday, 28 June 2009 |
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Malaysia and Royal Brunei expand code-share
By Honey @ 6:29 PM :: 1880 Views ::
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Malaysia Airlines and Royal Brunei Airlines will codeshare on flights between Bandar Seri Begawan and Kota Kinabalu as well as between Bandar Seri Begawan and Kuching from July 1.
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| Thursday, 25 June 2009 |
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Emirates A380 to serve Paris
By Honey @ 11:39 AM :: 2160 Views ::
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The French capital is the latest destination to be added to the growing list of gateways served by Emirates' popular double-decker Airbus A380.
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| Thursday, 18 June 2009 |
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New rewards scheme from Qatar
By Honey @ 9:58 AM :: 1235 Views ::
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Qatar Airways is to roll out a corporate travel rewards program for small and medium-sized businesses following successful trials in the airline’s home market of Qatar.
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| Thursday, 18 June 2009 |
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Qatar confirms Australian launch plans
By Honey @ 7:28 AM :: 2505 Views ::
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Qatar Airways will begin services to Australia before Christmas.
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| Wednesday, 17 June 2009 |
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Virgin Blue and Emirates seal code-share pact
By Honey @ 11:17 AM :: 1670 Views ::
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Virgin Blue and Emirates have joined forces in a new interline agreement to provide a seamless, single ticket option for travellers flying between 13 destinations in Australia and destinations across all continents worldwide.
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| Wednesday, 17 June 2009 |
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Dubai's first low cost carrier born
By Honey @ 10:13 AM :: 1265 Views ::
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Flydubai, Dubai's first low cost airline, has conducted its first commercial flights.
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