Well it's taken long enough, but British Airways has pulled the plug on some services:Following forecasts of significant volcanic ash in Scottish airspace, British Airways has decided as a precaution that it will not operate any flights between London and Scotland on Tuesday May 24 that arrive in Scotland before 2pm or depart from Scotland before 2pm.At present all other … [Read more...]

British Airways seem to be feeling the pinch, and withdrawing Anytime Access access - where you could access a BA lounge when not flying on BA flight - from BA Executive Club Golds. This started in the 90's and has been operating for some time, but BA cites with the growth of OneWorld and other partners, it no longer needs to offer this to anyone. Therefore as of 17th June … [Read more...]

Qantas seem to be busy tinkering with it's frequent flyer programme, and has annoucned a bunch of changes to it.Lets go through them on by one: Increased Cabin bonuses  From 17 May 2011, Cabin bonuses are up 10% to 25% in Premium Economy, from 25% to 50% in Business and from 50% to 100% in First when flying Qantas with a QF number on the ticketcode. A new … [Read more...]

Believe it or not, we can all go back to some sense of normality with the announcement from Unite that the Strike Action is over as an agreement has been reached in the Cabin Crew DisputeWhilst the agreement has to put to the ballot by the union, things are looking hopeful. AND THANK THE MAKER FOR THAT.Unite spins this as:"We always said that this dispute could only be settled … [Read more...]

It seems that International Airlines Group (The combined British Airways/Iberia entity) is sniffing around carriers at the moment. And its nose is leading towards TAP Portugal according to The Sunday Times. The Sunday Times cites informal talks have been held. As a state owned enterprise, The Portuguese government is being forced to sell various national companies as part of … [Read more...]

British Airways is pushing ahead with a service expansion on it's London to Rio route, taking it from 3 times a week to 6 times a week commencing in OctoberServices will therefore operate every day except Monday when the new timetable in the autumn is introduced.   The timings of the service will remain departing LHR at 1215 arriving GIG at 2155.So for those of you … [Read more...]

Dear British Airways.Thank you for the replacement bag that Frankfurt Airport managed to mess up for me. Whilst it may had taken 8 weeks, a few emails, a letter and a phone call to get to this point, at least you did the right thing. From this:To thisThank You British Airways for taking care of the luggage in your care, and taking up your responsibility when it went wrong. … [Read more...]

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated it's advice for people in or considering heading to Bahrain. We advise against all travel to Bahrain until further notice. As of 14:00 Bahrain time on 17 March we continue to recommend that those without a pressing reason to remain should leave. Our assessment remains that, as on 16 March, travel on the main routes on the island … [Read more...]