Also, In the Skies. 19 Hot Aviation Happenings in Week 50

This weekly post is my ‘round tuit’. Included are stories which caught my eye and others which I couldn’t cover in-depth during the week, but thought Flight Chic readers would want to know about.

Dismal timing for aviation strikes in the UK. (It’s beginning to look a lot like the Nightmare before Christmas.)

1. BA Flight Attendants announce strike. BA is not taking this lightly.

Strike dates announce by some British Airways cabin crew. Details here https://t.co/uBGftF7Pye pic.twitter.com/K2NsRZygj7
— Michael Kelly (@Michaelkelly707) December 16, 2016

Not siding with anyone but this sort of emotive language has no place in industrial relations. https://t.co/vRw6FMV9HY
— starflyergold (@starflyergold) December 16, 2016

First reaction to Crew voting to #Strike: British Airways are "extremely disappointed that union is creating uncertainty for our customers"
— Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir) December 14, 2016

Take a look at threats in the emails from @British_Airways to their (poverty-paid) Cabin Crew who will legally strike…#RaceToTheBottom pic.twitter.com/q64fqnay1c
— Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir) December 17, 2016

2. Virgin Atlantic flight crew also plan ‘work to contract’ action.

#Breaking: @VirginAtlantic pilots to take industrial action in row over union recognition & to work "strictly to contract" from December 23
— Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir) December 16, 2016

3. And Swissport ground handlers also announce strike action.

Swissport airport staff in pre-Christmas strike across the UK https://t.co/W78g4AaXpe
— starflyergold (@starflyergold) December 16, 2016

4. Lufthansa brings Brussels Airlines onboard.

So an acquisition but not a merger? Brussels Airlines joins Eurowings as Lufthansa takes 100% stake????: https://t.co/ri1fLsmX0G @FlightGlobal
— Edward Russell (@e_russell) December 15, 2016

5. Amazon’s First Ever Drone Delivery happened!

Congrats to #AmazonPrimeAir on their first UAS delivery! https://t.co/L9MRGiUDHV #icaoSAFETY #Aviation #Drones #AvGeek pic.twitter.com/m070GSAD7y
— ICAO (@icao) December 14, 2016

6. Delta Aeromexico JV gets go-ahead.

US has approved Delta/Aeromexico's JV with conditions outlined in November, airlines have 7 days to accept. More: https://t.co/GqvjgWnl61
— Edward Russell (@e_russell) December 14, 2016

7. Aer Lingus introduces Visual Guides for travellers with Autism.

.@AerLingus Introduces Visual Guides for Travelers With Autism https://t.co/TByTAmAK0H H/T @theAPEXassoc //What a great initiative! #PaxEx
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) December 14, 2016

8. United partners with Banana Republic.

Banana Republic and United Airlines Gave Passengers a Big Surprise https://t.co/EGsisXouEz via @UsWeekly HT @theAPEXassoc
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) December 14, 2016

9. Lounges for Economy passengers

Beyond Basic: Lounges for Economy Travelers https://t.co/yA7lWvx3NB via @theAPEXassoc //❤️ take on lounge services for Eco PAX! #travel
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) December 14, 2016

10. No more lounges on some SAS Premium routes.

That's just pathetic @SAS Why would anyone in their right mind book business from DUB without any perks? ???? https://t.co/fnuN0ada9W
— starflyergold (@starflyergold) December 17, 2016

11. Norwegian moves to the South Pole.

Wow – @Fly_Norwegian will start operations to fly domestic routes in…Argentina. (Yes, you read that properly). #aviation ✈️???????????????? pic.twitter.com/3vMRpqglNm
— Alex Macheras (@AlexInAir) December 17, 2016

12. Panasonic gets onboard with Boliviana, Southwest, and Turkish Airlines.

Boliviana de Aviación brings the best Hollywood blockbusters to its passengers https://t.co/mgddJdovqM #wirelessife #ifec #PaxEx
— Panasonic Avionics (@PanasonicAero) December 15, 2016

Excited to partner with @SouthwestAir for #inflightWiFi and live TV! Read more here: https://t.co/ldJdgaQQCx #PaxEx #Southwest pic.twitter.com/529ak4fUmH
— Panasonic Avionics (@PanasonicAero) December 13, 2016

#TurkishAirlines selects Panasonic's #IFE and #connectivity for its new fleet of 167 narrow body aircraft https://t.co/3e88mMNdTZ pic.twitter.com/CkXGS71kMi
— Panasonic Avionics (@PanasonicAero) December 16, 2016

13. How connected aircraft can help aviation meet environmental sustainability targets.

Today on UP: #ConnectedAircraft can help airlines meet the industry's sustainability targets: https://t.co/ACQPMURe8n #PanasonicBlog #IATA pic.twitter.com/mJixomw7x0
— Panasonic Avionics (@PanasonicAero) December 14, 2016

14. AeroMobile partners with Airtel Ghana.

AeroMobile Announces In-Flight Roaming Partnership With Ghana-Based Cellular Network https://t.co/XpgaRp8llP H/T @theAPEXassoc
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) December 14, 2016

15. European Aviation Network takes shape.

Take a look behind the scenes of the #EuropeanAviationNetwork. How does the #EAN ground #network deliver high-speed Internet in planes? pic.twitter.com/hfRxIQYrs7
— DeutscheTelekomGroup (@Telekom_group) December 14, 2016

16. Ryanair explores tech to boost sales of in-flight meals.

Ryanair partners with Retail inMotion to launch meal pre-order IT solution https://t.co/yIa0oSjqqt via @FutureTravelX
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) December 13, 2016

17. We’re all carrying baggage. Some snazzier than others.

"The 1970s called & they want their ideas back”: @lazydaycool explores the baggage of baggage for @theapexassoc. https://t.co/ZYPNvu0qx3 pic.twitter.com/O3SRgEChSV
— jordan yerman (@jordanyerman) December 12, 2016

Eva Air & Rimowa's #luggage e-tags save time and speed up check-in: https://t.co/Keo4q8xvQg pic.twitter.com/vAxZA6xSvL
— APEX (@theAPEXassoc) December 12, 2016

9 packing hacks that will lighten your suitcase: https://t.co/7ANJW7nGaG pic.twitter.com/eSTQi1bsuc
— Travel + Leisure (@TravelLeisure) December 17, 2016

18. Mood lighting in focus

How Airplane Lights are Designed to Affect Your Mood https://t.co/wLuYz1pue9 via @TravelLeisure
— FlightChic | ✈️???? (@designerjet) December 13, 2016

19. It’s going to be a harried week, but it doesn’t need to be horrible. Just keep your cool and Holly On!

Flying for the holidays? Be prepared and check https://t.co/ltA3DmcHcd for the latest information on flight delays #traveltuesday pic.twitter.com/S2bLjAXfs5
— The FAA (@FAANews) December 13, 2016

A pilot in Germany just got into nice Christmas mood https://t.co/GY5Qoj1BmA #MerryChristmas pic.twitter.com/pCLe3DeQKy
— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) December 12, 2016

Here's what Santa's home at the North Pole is like pic.twitter.com/UXpMa5rlpF
— Mashable (@mashable) December 17, 2016

Also, In the Skies. 19 Hot Aviation Happenings in Week 50

This weekly post is my ‘round tuit’. Included are stories which caught my eye and others which I couldn’t cover in-depth during the week, but thought Flight Chic readers would want to know about.

1. BA Flight Attendants announce strike. BA is not taking this lightly.

2. Virgin Atlantic flight crew also plan ‘work to contract’ action.

3. And Swissport ground handlers also announce strike action.

4. Lufthansa brings Brussels Airlines onboard.

5. Amazon’s First Ever Drone Delivery happened!

6. Delta Aeromexico JV gets go-ahead.

7. Aer Lingus introduces Visual Guides for travellers with Autism.

8. United partners with Banana Republic.

9. Lounges for Economy passengers

10. No more lounges on some SAS Premium routes.

11. Norwegian moves to the South Pole.

12. Panasonic gets onboard with Boliviana, Southwest, and Turkish Airlines.

13. How connected aircraft can help aviation meet environmental sustainability targets.

14. AeroMobile partners with Airtel Ghana.

15. European Aviation Network takes shape.

16. Ryanair explores tech to boost sales of in-flight meals.

17. We’re all carrying baggage. Some snazzier than others.

18. Mood lighting in focus

19. It’s going to be a harried week, but it doesn’t need to be horrible. Just keep your cool and Holly On!

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This weekly post is my ‘round tuit’. Included are stories which caught my eye and others which I couldn’t cover in-depth during the week, but thought Flight Chic readers would want to know about.

1. BA Flight Attendants announce strike. BA is not taking this lightly.

2. Virgin Atlantic flight crew also plan ‘work to contract’ action.

3. And Swissport ground handlers also announce strike action.

4. Lufthansa brings Brussels Airlines onboard.

5. Amazon’s First Ever Drone Delivery happened!

6. Delta Aeromexico JV gets go-ahead.

7. Aer Lingus introduces Visual Guides for travellers with Autism.

8. United partners with Banana Republic.

9. Lounges for Economy passengers

10. No more lounges on some SAS Premium routes.

11. Norwegian moves to the South Pole.

12. Panasonic gets onboard with Boliviana, Southwest, and Turkish Airlines.

13. How connected aircraft can help aviation meet environmental sustainability targets.

14. AeroMobile partners with Airtel Ghana.

15. European Aviation Network takes shape.

16. Ryanair explores tech to boost sales of in-flight meals.

17. We’re all carrying baggage. Some snazzier than others.

18. Mood lighting in focus

19. It’s going to be a harried week, but it doesn’t need to be horrible. Just keep your cool and Holly On!

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