Well, here we are again. Another change in travel rules has gone live for those of you who want to visit the United Kingdom. Let's go over time one more time - before Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson decides he wants to play tiddlywinks at Pepper Pig World again. Arrivals are about to get a whole lot more complex again. Coming to the UK? Vaccinated Travellers It … [Read more...]

Lufthansa is expanding its onboard "buy-on-board" service - "Onboard Delights" with an expanded programme on its long-haul operations.   Ein Minonetto? €6 bitte -Image, Lufthansa. The new offering will be made available from the 1st of December, initially being offered to 37 routes for passengers in Economy and Premium Economy. This will cover long-haul routes … [Read more...]

It's coming up to the Thanksgiving holiday in the USA this week - and Emirates is introducing a seasonal menu between the 24th to 26th November for those who want to enjoy turkey in the sky. The menu will be available on flights from Dubai to its US network. If you're in First or Business Class, you can enjoy a Thanksgiving roasted turkey sliced and served with … [Read more...]

The Elizabeth Line (or Crossrail as we'll refer it to in this article) is edging closer to accepting paying passengers - with the central core section moving to Trial Operation.  Almost time... - Image. Crossrail  The move is part of the commission of Crossrail to accept passengers from next year sometime. It also marks one o the final steps before passenger … [Read more...]

It’s past 11:00 in the United Kingdom, where we pause on the Sunday closest to the 11th of November to pay our respects to those we have lost in conflict- even in these dark times.It is Remembrance Sunday.  Poppy display outside Birmingham New Street  The Blind Veterans UK statue outside Manchester Piccadilly Station - the veterans wearing poppies.Today, … [Read more...]

For those of you who are married to looking at your Avios and Tier point balances, here's a quick reminder - that the British Airways Executive Club/Avios Member area will be unavailable for access between 13th November and 17th November. During this time, you’ll be unable to log in to your Executive Club account or spend your Avios online or by contacting … [Read more...]

I'm filing this route under "I didn't see that coming", Scoot (the low-cost operation of Singapore Airlines), is planning to launch a route between London Gatwick and Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, operating onwards to Singapore Changi. Scoot Boeing 787-8 at Singapore Changi - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  It will be a first for a low-cost carrier (with the route … [Read more...]

With airlines slowly going in confidence for their own going operations, Finnair is planning its Summer 2022 operations carefully, with growth in Asia, North America and Europe planned.  Finnair Airbus A350-900 Marimekko - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Finnair will open new long-haul routes to Busan in South Korea, Tokyo Haneda, Dallas in the US, and will also have … [Read more...]

The end of life for an aircraft raises the one question for any owner or lessor - how to maximise the value from it before you scrap it? Emirates has signed a contract with UAE-based Falcon Aircraft Recycling, where its first retired A380 aircraft will be upcycled and recycled.  Well, at least it's not all being coverted into keyrings - A6-EDA, the first Emirates A380 - … [Read more...]

In a move that is poorly timed with the COP26 conference in Glasgow, the UK Government has announced that Domestic Air Passenger Duty is to be reduced. The new rate will come in April 2023 for flights between airports in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak in his budget statement said: "This will help the cost of … [Read more...]