Business airline Silverjet has gone into administration after financial
problems forced it to suspend all its flights, leaving passengers stranded.

The cancellations left about 7,000 UK and 2,500 non-UK customers needing to
make alternative plans at short notice.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7427056.stm

Reports suggest that American Airlines is pulling out of the
Stansted-New York route after just nine months. The carrier is
apparently withdrawing daily flights launched last October on July 2nd.

That's a bit sudden! What happens to people with tickets booked more
than a month in advance??

I think this is the third time (unlucky) that a US carrier has come
unstuck operating from Stansted, and that's not including the failed
"Business Class only" operations.

Economy airline Flyglobespan is to be prosecuted after claims it breached
strict safety rules.

The Edinburgh-based firm is accused of allowing a flight from Liverpool to New
York to take off when engine sensors were not working.

The decision to prosecute was made by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/edinburgh_and_east/7420213.stm

Hi everyone,

My first post here, I'm hoping you might be able to help me. I'm
flying on Thomas Cook TCX329k on 25th June to Rhodes from LGW, and
wondered if there was anywhere I could find a timetable that states
what aircraft type will operate it?

I know that the last few weeks from the gatwick movements site that
it's a 757-300, but I haven't been able to find a timetable stating
what it will be the rest of the year. I'd love it if it stays a 753,
the 757 is my favourite aircraft and I haven't been on the -300 yet!

Thanks in advance for any help,

Best regards,

Neil

Hi,

Looking for a flight from T5, don't care where to, to take advantage
of Tiffany's duty free store. Any ideas? I've checked BA's website
but special offers short haul (something to Edinburgh would be ideal!)
are thin on the ground.

Cheers,
Adam

The following links provide answers to the most Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQ) in the alt.travel.uk.air newsgroup.

Airline Seating Plan Index - http://www.uk-air.net/seatplan.htm
now links to the official seating plans **Thomas Cook Airlines** site.

Airline Seat Pitches - http://www.uk-air.net/seatpitch.htm
economy class seat pitch *now for 111* airlines

Buying Tickets FAQ - http://www.uk-air.net/tickets.htm

DVT FAQ - http://www.uk-air.net/dvt.htm

Fare Comparison Web Sites http://www.uk-air.net/farecomparison.htm

Flightguide FAQ - http://www.uk-air.net/flightguide.htm

Frequently Asked Questions (General) - http://www.uk-air.net/faq.htm
(added questions on Charter flights and Seat selection)

Jet Lag FAQ - http://www.uk-air.net/jetlag.htm

Passengers Rights when denied boarding due to overbooking, flights are
cancelled or tickets or baggage are lost - http://www.uk-air.net/rights.htm

Transferring Flights at Heathrow - http://www.uk-air.net/LHRTransfer.htm

Unaccompanied Minors - http://www.uk-air.net/UMsfaq.htm

What is an on topic posting in the group. -
http://www.uk-air.net/guidelines.htm

Hi

How can I get my plane type that I'm flying on also a seat plan of
that aircraft from my flight number.

Thanks

I know this is for domestic US flights but the idea might well catch on

FORT WORTH, Texas - American Airlines said Wednesday it plans to charge
passengers $15 for the first checked bag, cut domestic flights and eliminate
possibly thousands of jobs, as it grapples with record-high fuel prices.
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Chairman and Chief Executive Gerard J. Arpey didn't specify how many jobs
would be cut, but when asked whether he expected the figure to be in the
thousands he said yes. American, a unit of AMR Corp., employs about 95,000
workers.

American, the nation's largest carrier, said Wednesday the fee for the first
checked bag starts June 15 and that it would raise other fees for services
ranging from reservation help to oversized bags. The other fees will mostly
range from $5 to $50 per service, the airline said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080521/ap_on_bi_ge/american_airlines_reductions

Hi. I'm meeting someone off a UA flight next week; the flight is out
of IAD and scheduled to land at LHR at 0655.

She has checked baggage, and a US passport. Any guesses about when
she *might* be landside (I realise it's likely to be a bit random...)?

TIA

The Heathrow airport boss who oversaw the opening of Terminal 5 is to leave
his job, the airport's owner has said.

Mark Bullock had "chosen to leave" his job as the airport's managing director
because of a change to management roles, according to Spanish-owned BAA.

Last week, MPs said the T5 fiasco had "made a fool out of the country" and
called for an explanation.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/7398009.stm