August 2008

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Emirates allows you to shower at 43,000 feet

Considering that at one time, you could find a piano bar in a 747, a shower on an airplane while in the air at 43,000 isn’t that far of a reach. but I wonder what happens if you hit a rough patch of air in the shower? Drop down seat in the shower? Waterproof seat belts? Speculate all you want after watching this video of the new Emirates A380 with shower spa. Other features include a fully stocked bar, and apparently, a rubber duck is included.

Shower Spa Video.

Emirates

Emirates

Written by tb_neg on August 8th, 2008 with no comments.
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Delta will add Wi-Fi to all domestic planes

Good news for those of you who want the latest Turbulence Forecast. Delta Airlines will offer Wi-Fi on all domestic flights, starting with the MD-80/MD-90 fleet first and throughout the whole fleet in 2009, for between $9.95 and $12.95 per flight, depending on length.

Press Release.

Delta

Delta

Written by tb_neg on August 5th, 2008 with 1 comment.
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Number three for Qantas

Beleaguered Qantas has had yet another incident, bringing it up to number three in a very short time period. This time around, hydraulic fluid began leaking from a wing control mechanism.

Edmonton Sun Article.

Qantas

Qantas

Written by tb_neg on August 4th, 2008 with no comments.
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