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What’s the Weather Like, Again?

By Dave | Published: January 9, 2010
So we’re sitting here in our own little cold snap in the southern United States.  This next week brings our vacation to (what else?) Old Blighty.  And while every time we check the departure status of our plane, it looks like its still on, news sources tell us that it is hit-or-miss at best when [...]
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British Airays Iberia Merger Meets Resistance

By Dave | Published: November 13, 2009
The Guardian is reporting that Unite, the union B.A. is in negotiations with over cabin crew contracts, is also raising its eyebrows about the two airlines’ potential merger to form Europe’s third largest carrier.  Given BA’s pre-merger plans to cut back on jobs and salaries of its cabin crew, this merger is bound to be [...]
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Welcome Aboard, Nancy

By Dave | Published: November 12, 2009
I want to give a quick shout-out to our newest contributor (and my sister-in-law) Nancy Dunne.  We’ll learn more about her as she shares her creativity, wit, and insight about living as an expat in Britain.  Welcome aboard!
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Briefly: BA – Iberia Link Appears Likely

By Dave | Published: November 11, 2009
Sky News is reporting this evening that British Airways and Iberia are nearing a merging.  BA’s financial woes have been well documented.  Ever since the business traveler market never rebounded to pre-9/11 numbers, the UK’s flag carrier has sought out a new normal.  In series of events that appear more frantic than planned, BA has [...]
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