We all know that impact of travelling by air over short distances is never a good thing - so it is good to see Delta Air Lines join the Air+Rail Agreement with Thalys to provide onwards connectivity from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.   Speeding through to The Netherlands and Belgium with Air+Rail and Thalys  The agreement will allow … [Read more...]

In a surprise to no one, Vodafone UK is set to re-introduce roaming fees when travelling to the European Union. The move follows competitor network EE who have also reintroduced roaming charges. The changes will go into effect from January 2022. Vodafone's press release is one of the biggest bits of spin on the planet I've seen (and trust me -I see plenty most days … [Read more...]

It seems that from October 2021 onwards, dropping off people outside one of Heathrow's four terminals will result in an extra £5. From October, it'll cost you £5 to be dropped outside a terminal - like Terminal 3 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  The £5 charge will apply for vehicles dropping off passengers at its terminal … [Read more...]

Air Canada has announced a sheet-load of routes it is intending to restart. Let us dive in and see where the red Maple Leaf can take you Air Canada Boeing 787-9 over the Rockies - Image, Air Canada. The airline plans to resume 17 routes and 11 destinations across the world from its hubs. The airline is resuming its service between Calgary and Frankfurt, as of 1st August … [Read more...]

With the Green and Amber list changes being a thing, Virgin Atlantic is preparing for a major push for the Caribbean, with the airline scaling up services.  Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 at London Heathrow - Image, Economy Class and Beyond.  Virgin Atlantic is increasing the number of flights to the Caribbean by nearly 300% after a surge in demand following the … [Read more...]

It seems that travel rules are loosening step by step in England, with an announcement in parliament by Transport Minister Grant Shapps changing the rules for persons arriving from Amber List Countries. Soon. Fully vaccinated UK residents arriving in England from amber travel list destinations will no longer have to quarantine from 19 July. They will, however, still … [Read more...]

Apparently, there's a European football thing (soccer) going on at the moment, which fills me with... zero interest.  However, Qatar Airways (a sponsor of UEFA Euro 2020) is offering a discount of 15% on its flights, when you book direct and use code UEFA. Again, the magic code is UEFA You can book with this code between 24 June 2021 – 23 July 2021 for … [Read more...]

Swiss International Air Lines has unveiled its new Premium Economy product, which will be flying in 2022. Let us dive in.  SWISS Premium Economy - Flying from April 2022. Interesting to note there is very little separation between Premium and normal Economy class passengers... Image, SWISS. Initially, the Premium Economy seating will be installed on the airlines … [Read more...]

We are sticking with Air France, with a curious offer if you are based out of the country - with the airline offering Discount Passes - which the airline has claimed to improve. The airline offers three passes: the Youth pass for 12–24-year-olds the Senior pass for +65-year-olds the Weekend pass renamed the Weekend + pass for all … [Read more...]

With this pandemic, flying has been the least of some peoples concerns - however, with that, there is a risk that your status in your frequent flyer programme might change. Finnair is seeking to reassure its customers, with the airline extending both tier points and award points validity. Finnair Airbus A350-900 approaching the gate at London Heathrow - Image, Economy … [Read more...]