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Brian and team, who work for a digital marketing agency run this Digital Crosstalk blog.
Occasionally we might blog about companies and people we work with but for the most part we'll simply be blogging about stories and events which we find interesting.

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1st
MAR

Stewardesses in plane punchup cause flight cancellation

Posted by Brian | Filed under air

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A war of words between two airline stewardesses resulted in the cancellation of a flight, just moments before it was due to take off.

The flight was due to take off from Rochester, New York bound for Atlanta when the two crew members became embroiled in a spat which resulted in the captain aborting the flight and ordering passengers to disembark the plane.

One passenger claimed punches were thrown in the incident which is believed to have arisen as the plane was returning to its gate after a passenger on board the plane fell ill.

Pinnacle Airlines, the flight operator refuted claims of physical contact between the two, and stated that the disagreement was purely verbal.

Both stewardesses have been removed from duty pending an airline investigation and the flight was cancelled. Alternative travel plans were made for passengers reports the Telegraph.

Tags: Airline, Atlanta, Aviation, flight attendant, New York, Pinnacle Airlines, Rochester New York, Transportation

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18th
FEB

Which is the best airport in the world?

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Incheon International Airport, Seoul has been named the best airport in the world for the fifth year in succession. The airport once again came out on top during the 2009 Airport Service Quality survey, conducted by the Airports International Council (AIC).

Based on passenger feedback garnered from regular monthly questionnaires, data was collected from 118 airports spread across 45 countries and Asian airports dominated the top ten, with Singapore’s Changi Airport filling the runner-up spot.

Hong Kong, Beijing and India’s Hyderabad Rajiv Ghandi International Airport completed the top five.

Tags: airport, Aviation, Beijing, Business, Hong Kong, Incheon International Airport, Singapore Changi Airport, Transportation and Logistics

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22nd
JAN

Cardiff airport reveal £5m redevelopment plan

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Cardiff Airport has revealed a £5m plan to redevelop its terminal building. The redesign forms part of the airport’s wider £15m investment strategy and work on the project could begin later in the year.

The BBC report that plans have been drawn up to extend the front of the terminal building, as well as link arrival and departure halls and provide new catering and retail services for passengers.

The approach area to the front of the terminal building will also be redeveloped and landscaped, while the security control point to access the departure lounge will be moved from its current location.

Managing director Patrick Duffy said he wanted to “present a modern statement for the region” and boost business.

Tags: air, airport, Aviation, cardiff

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14th
JAN

Germanwings announce new base and routes

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Germanwings, the low-cost German airline, has announced it will establish a base at Hanover airport from April and will operate routes to 15 cities including London, Rome, Barcelona and Milan.

Businesstraveller.com has details on each of the fifteen cities and flight routes that Germanwings will service when the new routes come into operation.

Germanwings’ Hanover-London route will see the airline service London Stanstead, which will pitch the airline into direct competition with rivals Air Berlin which offers the same flight frequency as that which will be offered by Germanwings – twice daily.

To celebrate the launch of its new hub, Germanwings is offering 50,000 flights for the new routes at €19.99, including taxes and charges. For more information, terms and conditions visit germanwings.com.