As we build up to London 2012, the Olympic Torch Relay passed near where I live. Well, down the bottom of the road where I live. And there was a change over point.. here! And then came the outriders... Then the first part of the convoy with the torchbearers and torches. The next torchbearer would be Joan Lewis - mother of British … [Read more...]
Flying during the Olympic Games? BA has a bonus Avios offer
Even though British Airways has said "Don't Fly" in their latest advert to the British public during the London 2012 Olympic Games, they have a nice offer going on if you have to get on a plane. If you are: A United Kingdom BA Executive Club Member (so no EuroCheats or other members) Flying from the UK during the London 2012 Olympic Games between 27th July – 12th … [Read more...]
UK Border: Heathrow will be ready for Olympics… Honest!
Officials have been on the PR offensive this morning, promising that entry into London Heathrow will be ready for the increase in demand in the run up and aftermath of the London 2012 Olympics. Marc Owen, Heathrow director of the UK Border Force has stated that "Hundreds of extra fully trained border staff will be brought in". In regards to border security, he also … [Read more...]
Airplane Art Extra – British Airways A319 – FireFly
9 days of work and repainting... all for a flame. The Olympic Flame arrives in the United Kingdom as of a very short while ago. And British Airways Flight 2012 flown by FireFly (G-EUPC) - arrived at RNAS Culdrose, with the flame aboard. Images - BBC News via BBC iPlayer. And she's looking pretty, doing her job. The UK Olympic Torch Relay will … [Read more...]
Surprise: Hotel rates on the up for London in August 2012…
In a piece of news from the BBC and Hotels.com that should surprise... well - no one,, a survey on hotel rooms prices in London for August 2012 has been released. And sadly, it is a case of "Rip off Britain" with hoteliers cashing in with a 102% rise on last years rates. Hotels.com state the average price of a hotel room in London will be £213 a night. This compares … [Read more...]
