Economy Class & Beyond

British Airways confirm first A380 routes

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British Airways have confirmed the routes the first A380's will be rostered on. London Heathrow - Los Angeles - Commences 15th October 2013 London Heathrow - Hong Kong - Commences 15th November 2013 Exact schedules are on BritishAirways.com as the timings and flight numbers do vary.   Tickets for both routes are on sale today. Whilst these will be the first regular … [Read more...]

British Airways and Cathay Pacific expand codeshares

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In the wake of the Joint Business Agreement split-up by Qantas and BA, Qantas has gone off with new partner Emirates, whilst British Airways has decided it seems to spend time with Cathay Pacific. As a result, the following routes from/to Hong Kong will have BA flight codes added, and operated by Cathay Pacific. Hong Kong <> Brisbane Hong Kong – Brisbane – Cairns … [Read more...]

50% Avios on Avios eStore Purchases in certain shops

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It seems to be that time of the year again for Avios/BA Avios eStore purchases where they're running a promotion on the UK eStore, with 50% extra Avios on the following: 50% extra Avios at the following stores until 25 January: Adidas - 4 Avios/£1 Apple Store  -2 Avios/£1 Austin Reed - 4 Avios/£1 Boden 4 - Avios/£1 Cath Kidston 4 - Avios/£1 Charles Tyrwhitt  - … [Read more...]

Airplane Art Extra – British Airways Airbus A318

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It's New Years Day, I'm still feeling sore from a long night behind a camera eyepeice, and therefore it's time for some more Airplane Art. Today, it's something a bit special - a British Airways Airbus A318 touching down at London City Airport - taking on the water at the Royal Albert Dock. With thanks to London City Airport, The London City Airport Fire Brigade. … [Read more...]

LAST CHANCE: BMI Diamond Club to Avios Conversion Deadline is TODAY

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For those of you outside the UK (and not in Australia or New Zealand) TODAY is the final chance to convert your BMI Diamond Club Miles to Avios. If you fail to do so today, your bmi Diamond Club miles will be zeroed off. Additionally this is the last day to apply for your Diamond Club to BA Executive Club Tier match. You've got till 23:59GMT/ZULU TODAY to do it. Also … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – British Airways Boeing 747-400

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane art. This week, it's a British Airways Boeing 747-400 at Hong Kong International Airport awaiting departure to London: The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios: Avois? Oh YEAH!

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Avios? Oh Yes... Oh Yes... OH YEAH! Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich Dayrooms”, Senator Lounge LX1952 … [Read more...]

For the LOVE of Avios! Zurich Rush, LX424 Zurich to Birmingham

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Hong Kong 3: For the LOVE of Avios! With Swiss and British Airways Rushing around Zurich, and LX424 Zürich Airport - Birmingham Airport Sections: Memo to Self: Stop looking at Booking Engines Late at Night Leaving Birmingham, Servisair Lounge, To Zürich with Swiss and OLT Express on LX425 Zürich Night Stop – “Zürich … [Read more...]