It’s been another week in the land of COVID. So it must be time for Last Week at Economy Class and Beyond.
There’s been a bit of snow in Birmingham.
It’s been a busy week in the real world as usual, as normal work has consumed most of my waking moments – and thus minimal time behind the keyboard sadly.
Travel Corridors
UK Travel Corridors Suspended, Negative COVID-19 test required to enter – Welcome to the winter of our discontent.
Wear a Mask
Lufthansa Group tightens its face covering policy – No more fabric face coverings on Lufthansa Group airlines
Routes and Networks
- Qatar Airways boosts its US network – welcome back Atlanta – Qatar Airways goes to 12 US destinations, bumps up frequencies
Avios Loyalty
It’s been an intresting week for those who want to earn Avios when shopping – with a change of loyalty programme in play.
- Avios to partner with Nectar – The new Avios earning partner is Nectar (Sainbury’s, Argos and many others)
- Tesco Clubcard to Avios points conversion ends 18th January! – No more converting Clubcard points into Avios
The Business of Aviation
IAG negotiates 50% off for Air Europa – Nice to get a discount when you can get it.
Pretty Pictures
British Airways Cityflyer Embraer E190 at London City Airport
Next Week
Allegedly, I’m out of the office next week (although I’m open to bets how many times my phone will go off, how many times I’m being called in and so on… this is what life is at the moment). During the times I have free, I might have time to do some writing, as well as keep an eye on the madness that is UK Government policy.
Until then, stay warm, wear a mask when out and about and be safe.
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