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An Easter gift from UK Border Agency: Expect delays this weekend

05/04/2012 by Kevincm

It seems a lack of manpower is behind this weekend's dire warning that there could be gridlock at the UK Borders The UK Border force says it has a "very solid plan" in place and disruption would be kept to a minimum during the Easter weekend and the weekend after. The UK Border Agency is planning to recruit extra staff to help with the holiday demand. Last year, it seems … [Read more...]

Asiana says 18th April is the exit date of BMI from Star Alliance…

04/04/2012 by Kevincm

Sadly my Korean isn't that great (heck, I got by in Korea with 10 words I think), but this web page from Asiana gives a hint: http://asianaclub.flyasiana.com/Korean/Club2008/customer/Notice_View.jsp?Pkid=325 There are two dates in this: 18th April 2012 and 31st May 2012. I'd guess the 31st May may referrer to the Star Alliance Company Plus. Like it or not - the … [Read more...]

Stansted Easter Strike called off

04/04/2012 by Kevincm

Good news if you're heading off for the Easter break with Swissport and the GMB union agreeing call off the proposed Easter strike The GMB union members working for Swissport had agreed to strike due to the pay cuts proposed, however both sides have seen sense over the holiday at least. In a joint statement Swissport and the GMB and Unite unions said: "We are pleased … [Read more...]

Canada. It is a real country amazingly…

02/04/2012 by Kevincm

a woman walking in a building

... and for once... no immigration issues! There is a celestial being above. Meanwhile, I seem to be tiddly on Vodka and Coke. So this isn't probably making any sense.... to anyone. Greetings from Pearson International Airport! Next stop: London... England.... … [Read more...]

EVA Air to join Star Alliance – Hello Kitty to get a 777…

02/04/2012 by Kevincm

Eva Air has been progressing, and is now an impeding member of Star Alliance. Star Alliance is extremely happy as it expands the Far East Asia market, and will be the 8th member in the region, whilst EVA Air is happy as it allows the airline to access more facilities on the way - whilst it can cooperate further with Air China, and the cross-China/Taiwan Strait … [Read more...]

BMI on the sale to IAG: From the Horses Mouth to the Diamond Club members

30/03/2012 by Kevincm

a screenshot of a email

This came in a notch earlier from Diamond Club on the sale of BMI to IAG (British Airways): For those of you who can't see the image: We’d like to advise you that the EU Competition Authority has today approved the sale of bmi to IAG. We are very aware that Diamond Club members want to know what will happen to their accounts when bmi is acquired by British … [Read more...]

More on the slot sale due to IAG’s purchase of BMI

30/03/2012 by Kevincm

Looking at the IAG press release, more details have been made about the spits of the 14 slots that IAG have to cede for the purchase of BMI. Seven daily slot pairs to be used between Heathrow and either Edinburgh and/or Aberdeen. Five daily slot pairs to be used between Heathrow and the following destinations - Nice, Cairo, Riyadh, Moscow, Edinburgh and/or Aberdeen. Two … [Read more...]

IAG Secures EU Clearance to purchase BMI.

30/03/2012 by Kevincm

Well - it's done. International Airlines Group has secured the clearances to purchase British Midland Airways from Lufthansa According to Reuters, the 14 slots that were given up were the key to complete the purchase. The deal worth £172.5 million will give IAG through its British Airways unit the remaining slots. More importantly, more information about the slots have … [Read more...]

And another couple of UK point opportunities to do before end of Sunday

30/03/2012 by Kevincm

For those of you with Tesco Clubcard vouchers, the big conversion periods are ending. For most of you, the best value is the 250 Clubcard points = 1000 Avios (vs usual 600 Avios) offer. And if you've got multiples of £2.50 clubcard vouchers left, you've got until Sunday 31st March to convert them. If you go for the auto-opt in of Virgin to exchange your current and all … [Read more...]

Still got BMI miles? Redeem them. NOW.

29/03/2012 by Kevincm

This is probably the most silly post I write, but here's a gentle hint for those of you who have BMI left. If you've got BMI Miles, REDEEM THEM. NOW.   With things coming to an end with BMI, for some really good value redemption, get them in as soon as possible. Lets face it - the value of miles only head one way - even on a 1:1 switch to Avios, there is plenty to … [Read more...]

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