Kingfisher Airlines prides itself as the "King of Good Times", full of glamour and model quality cabin crew. A British trio took things too literally and decide to have a "bang" from Bangalore.

Sarah Hannon. Image copyright The Sun.

As per The Sun newspaper, model and cover-girl Sarah Hannon and her boyfriend Daniel Melia boarded IT001 from Bangalore to London Heathrow. Through the flight Sarah Hannon indulged in quite a few drinks (hey Kingfisher is also India's largest alcoholic beverages company), and fell asleep in a drunken stupor.

Daniel Melia got the itch for fellow passenger Clare Irby and decided to “get on well” underneath a blanket with her but was stopped by one of the Kingfisher cabin crew.

Obviously there must have been a commotion since Sarah Hannon woke up, caught her boyfriend romping in a "sky-high" sex act, and flew in to a rage. She had to be calmed down by the crew at 30,000ft.

Armed cops boarded Kingfisher Airlines Flight IT001 on its arrival at London's Heathrow airport, and arrested the trio.

Mr Melia, 36, and Ms Irby, 29, were arrested for alleged gross indecency while Sarah Hannon, 35, was held for being drunk on an aircraft. All three were released on bail.

None of the three had any comment.

Qatar Airways has won the annual SkyTrax airline award for the best Economy Class in the world, which means a lot in these tough economic times when passengers are increasingly moving to the back of the plane from the front.


Qatar Airways recently revamped its Economy Class meal service using a more environment friendly, upmarket, appetising and stylish way.

Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar clearly has his priorities well targeted, summing up his airline's approach

“Most airlines invest heavily in developing their premium cabins and, while we continue to do this, Qatar Airways strives to innovate in Economy Class ensuring our high standards are maintained and passenger expectations are exceeded worldwide.”

Etihad Airways won the prize for the best Business Class, narrowly beating Singapore Airlines, who won the prize for best First Class. Virgin Atlantic won the prize for best Premium Economy Class, a high in demand travel class nowadays

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates won the top five spots for "Airline of the Year 2009" respectively.

View the full results here.

Most travellers to Bengaluru International Airport are aware of the 80 km/h (50 mph) speed limit on the highway and the two "Police Interceptor" vehicles to catch speeders and video capture them in the act.

These anonymous photographs shows a police Jeep speeding, but being let off, while a private citizen who was also speeding was hauled up at the same time.

It appears that some speeders are more equal than others.

Police Jeep registration KA-02-G-991 travelling at over 100km/h on the highway approaching Air Force Station Yelahanka. Observe the lack of an English number plate as specified by the RTO.


The Jeep approaches the "Interceptor" at over 100km/h. In the adjacent lane a Maruti Baleno is also speeding.



The traffic constable hauls up the Maruti Baleno for speeding making the car pull over. The police Jeep brakes as the constable moves to haul it in as well.


The inspector manning the "interceptor" realises that a senior officer is in the Jeep, salutes and lets the Jeep proceed.



The police Jeep speeds away with a puff of exhaust smoke while the private citizen is hauled in.


I have tremendous respect for the traffic police, and wish the rest of Bangaloreans also do. But when the police indulge in such blatant "selective enforcement" it lowers their prestige, their respect, and most important, their moral authority.

These photographs by someone (not me) who was travelling from the airport to the city.

Liz Matzelle captured this two minute video of a Cessna 152 registration N4937P trying to land on the super long runway at Paine field, home of Boeing. The antics of the pilot are hilarious.

Thanks to Liz.

Air France KLM and GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., which comprises the GOL and VARIG brands, have signed a commercial cooperation agreement which will enable the 15 million customers who are members of AIR FRANCE and KLM’s “Flying Blue” and GOL’s 6 million “Smiles” frequent flyer programmes to have access to new Frequent Flyers benefits and destinations.

Beginning May 1, Flying Blue members can earn Miles on all GOL and Varig flights and Smiles cardholders can earn Miles on Air France and KLM’s networks. From July 1, all Flying Blue and Smiles members be able to use their miles as award tickets on all three airlines (Air France, KLM, GOL/Varig). Also from May 1 to July 31 2009, Flying Blue cardholders will earn double miles on all GOL/VARIG flights and Smiles members will earn double miles when travelling on Air France and KLM flights.

The agreement has provisioned for code-sharing. By mid 2009, Air France will be adding its code to GOL flights between Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and thirteen major Brazilian cities: Belem, Brasilia, Belo Horizonte, Campinas, Curitiba, Florianopolis, Fortaleza, Iguassu Falls, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Salvador and Vitoria. More cities could be added later. A similar agreement is being prepared between KLM and GOL.

Hello Bangalore Aviation supporters, it is Friday, and trivia time again. This week's question:

Which was the last flight of Concorde ?

You will have to take a giant leap backwards to find the answer, but it is right here on Bangalore Aviation.

Remember to check back on Monday for the answer.