If you can plan your rail travels in advance, you might want to get on the latest government’s annual rail sale. You'll be able to purchase advance train tickets for half price between 14 to 20 January 2025 for travel between 17 January and 31 March 2025. This will be for selected advance and off-peak fares. Most rail operators are taking part in this offer in the … [Read more...]

If your travels involve travelling to or through the United Kingdom, you will need to plan one extra step ahead. The country has extended the rollout of its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) programme. Now Live for non-EU visitors - Image, https://apply-for-an-eta.homeoffice.gov.uk/apply/electronic-travel-authorisation/easier-on-the-app The UK ETA is very much like … [Read more...]

For those of us who use Adobe Photography products, it's time to get your planning hats on, as the company is planning to jack up its prices. Price rises ahoy - Image, Adobe.  Adobe is putting up the prices "to better reflect the value that the apps deliver". It seems the move is to push people onto annual plans, rather than monthly plans. For Photography and Imaging … [Read more...]

It seems KLM is again pushing hard to be the regional airline that connects the UK to Amsterdam, and the world with them planning to launch a service to Exeter in the South West of England. It is the first time Exeter Airport has served Amsterdam in almost five years, and it is also a first for KLM from the Devon airport as it seeks to expand its UK regional … [Read more...]

IAG's "low-cost long haul" carrier LEVEL has taken a big step forward - with the airline obtaining its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). The LEVEL brand initially started operating flights under Iberia (and for a period Openskies). It's been seven years since LEVEL Started flying and it seems that the brand wants to develop its Barcelona network, whilst being more … [Read more...]

In a bit of unwanted news, ATR Aircraft has chosen to halt the development of the ATR742-600S. The ATR42-600S – Rendering, ATR Aircraft.  The move comes after a market review, along with continuing and lingering issues with the supply chain. The ATR42-600S would have enabled STOL operations (Short Take-Off and Landings) of with runways from 800 metres or more, with … [Read more...]

Time for another Snapshot, this time focusing on a "new to me" property - the Holiday Inn/Staybridge Suites in Rosemont, near Chicago O'Hare International Airport. I’m sure you know how I do this travel writing thing by now. But for those reading this for the first time, I have two major travel writing styles: Trip Reports—These are full, deep-dive reports … [Read more...]

After a public contest and a panel of judges, we finally have a new Belgian Icon for Brussels Airlines. And if you've been to Brussels, you'll recognise it instantly. It's The Atomium. Thomas Faes with his winning design - Image, Brussels Airlines. The Atomium is a landmark in Brussles. It  was selected to become part of Brussels Airlines "Belgian Icon" series. It … [Read more...]

Sometimes, Simple isn't Needed Taking the Long Way (and back) to Singapore For the last time this trip report, let's wrap things up, and draw some conclusions - if any from this trip.  … [Read more...]

In a completely expected announcement, with Air Passenger Duty (APD) on the rise, Ryanair is preparing to axe some flights to and from the United Kingdom. The airline condemned the move of the Air Passenger Duty rises - which will add an additional £1 to a domestic flight and £2 to a flight operating inside Ryanairs range. Thus Ryanair is considering cuts in flights … [Read more...]