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I’m surprised this one hasn’t had a mention. The image of people on the wing, with luggage, is especially insightful. https://avherald.com/h?article=52537102&opt=0 The lack of an off wing slide is interesting, and I wonder if that’s yet another Boeing exemption. The equivalent Airbus has them.

A story doing the rounds that two of the QF330s are now permanently grounded, having run out of 'cycles'. If so, that represents the most hideous failure of management, from the board on down. And of course, it will only get worse. Failure to order new aircraft in a timely manner is not...

Korea has lost another aircraft, though thankfully all got off safely. Looking at the video, it would appear that a fire has started towards the rear of the cabin, during pushback. Looks to have been a reasonably ordered evacuation, though still some people carrying bags. But, the fire has...

Has anyone ever received a spurious check in notice? Got a message from Virgin today, inviting me to check in for my flight to Melbourne. Only problem is that I'm not flying anywhere any time soon.

On of the best of the aviation youtubers turns his attention to Alan Joyce, and his “legacy”.

Looking at booking a business class trip to Italy next year, and I'm surprised that the ME brigade are appreciably more expensive than I can get with SQ. Is this normal? The prices I'm seeing almost make my old employer viable.

Rex cancelled a sector of a two sector flight, without offering any alternative. At the time, when speaking to the agent, the due refund was in the order of $300. A month down the road, with no refund in sight, I waited out hour it took to get somebody on the phone. And now they've decided to...

I was looking at some options to get to Rome (or somewhere in the area). So, I selected Sydney to Rome, and wanted PE. Sector to Dubai was no problem, but beyond that, no PE was available, so it offered economy only. What I was surprised by was the apparent lack of any simple way of choosing...

Decided to upgrade the sound system in the media room, from an older Sonos system to the current offering. Plugged in, everything saw everything else. All good. That left me with an older Sonos soundbar to do something with, so I decided to pair it with the TV in another room. This bar uses an...

Seriously, why are share buy backs even legal? They're simply a rort for the execs to increase their bonus, whilst doing nothing for the company.

A few days ago, a 777 that was overflying Russia on the way to the USA was forced to divert to an airport within Russia. The recovery aircraft has been allowed to depart Russia, direct to the USA, but I wonder how AI will go about getting their aircraft back. Pretty much any parts they may need...

This is something that may be of use to some people: https://simpliflyapp.com

A bit later in the year, we're looking at going from the Sunshine Coast to Cairns. It's less than convenient with QF and co, and I see that Bonza have a direct service that suits. Whilst part of me is reluctant, in particular with regard to the aircraft, the other part that likes convenient and...

https://www.flightradar24.com/blog/qatar-airways-flight-787-loses-height-after-take-off/ Historically, this sort of thing is often on the first paragraph of the accident report.

It’s easy to see that they haven’t caught up with the idea of servicing the country. Not the distant country, just areas a little outside a major city. I’m in the Barossa at the moment, and we’re relishing our 1 meg/sec 4g speeds. There’s better service in the middle of nowhere. I was wondering...

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-24/korean-air-flight-blocks-philippines-airport-runway/101570712

As a long time QF employee, I've read the call centre threads with increasing horror. I cannot imagine many better ways of getting rid of passengers, than the treatment that seems to be meted out not only as a matter of course, but apparently as the selected level of service. QF aren't the only...

I've got a bunch of SQ points that I can't see being used any time soon. Is there any way of gifting them to a friend who lives in Singapore? Not family, just someone who has more chance to use them than me.

Sadly we don't have much travel or aviation news these days.... And, for those who are nervous about flying anyway, here's some amazing video of a Delta 777 after an engine decided to have a holiday.

If you’re planning on building your own 747-400, here’s some parts to get started with. https://airlineartifacts.com/collections/goodbye-qantas-747-400-vh-oeb-memorabilia?page=1 AUD, landed in Oz.