For those of you considering flying Ryanair in the future, it's worth noting that the airline will be changing both its checked and hand luggage allowances from the 15th January. Ryanair Boeing 737-800 at Dublin Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Checked luggage fees have changed, with baggage up to 20kg being accepted. Pricing starts at £25/€25 if booked online … [Read more...]

Some people love to travel light. Others need to carry the world around with them when they travel. And there's no right answer to this question - I'm both. It seems United Airlines has listened to its customers who carry baggage, and as of 8th January - is making the first two checked bags free when flying with them between North America and China/Hong Kong. United … [Read more...]

British Airways has finally announced its intentions for World Traveller (Long Haul Economy Class) catering on Long Haul routes. This will replace the much lamented ambient basket pass the airline has offered in the past two years. The new service pattern kicks in on the 17th January 2018, starting aboard BA117, and spreading through the long haul network The service … [Read more...]

One of the statuses I pay actual cash for (well, IHG Reward Points), is the Intercontinental Ambassadors programme. This is for three good reasons: The One Category Upgrade (which is 9/10 times a nicer room at least, and sometimes a suite) The Free Night voucher (which I value heavily when on holiday) The 4pm check-out (and this is probably the biggest use of it for … [Read more...]

It seems that the designers of British Airways seating are preparing to send its passengers into a fresh layer of hell - with an insider revealing a lot of the new short-haul cabin design And yes - this is the same refurbishment that I talked about in April last year (although what harm does a little extra press do eh?) A lot more details have snuck out now on … [Read more...]