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...]

It is a new delivery for Helvetic Airways, as they take their first Embraer E195-E2. This is the first of four aircraft for the airline that will be delivered from Embraer’s facility in São José dos Campos, with the three further E195-E2s delivered by the end of next month, July 2021. The E195-E2 is the largest variant of the Embraer E2 E-Jet … [Read more...]

Come one, come all to the great Avios sale! British Airways after putting Avios points on sale - with some new twists… British Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner - Image, Economy Class and Beyond As part of the promotion, British Airways are offering up to 50% bonuses on purchases of Avios. You'll note the term up to. We'll they've got a little canny this time to … [Read more...]

Lufthansa Group are adding holiday destinations for Summer 2022, with plans for  Eurowings Discover to take to the air. Eurowings Discover Airbus A330 - Image, Lufthansa Group Both Frankfurt and Munich will gain extra routes. Breaking the offering down, here are the new routes from both Munich and Frankfurt: Munich Punta Cana (Dominican Republic), twice a … [Read more...]

For a lot of people who have headed to the airport today - it's an important day, as England moves from out of Stage 2 restrictions and into Stage 3. What can you do in Stage 3? International Leisure Travel re-opens, with Green, Amber and Red Lists.  For those who need to get away for a break, the time is now - depending on if a country will let you in.  The … [Read more...]

BA CityFlyer - the London City Airport based arm of British Airways is adding two new routes to Guernsey. British Airways CityFlyer Embraer E190 at London City Airport - Image, Economy Class and Beyond The airline will launch two new routes from London City Airport to Guernsey and Guernsey to Edinburgh, operating twice a week from 25 June 2021. The route will operate … [Read more...]