Well, what a year 2020 has been. Probably the worst year for travel since the second world war. In this article we will look at how 2020 has panned out for myself and the TLFL team and what we are hoping to do in 2021. Tomorrow I will look back…
Today is a selection of a few different videos, but first a special mention for all the Air Traffic Control staff who read the blog. I worked in Air Traffic Control for 23 years and it is tough as an Air Traffic Controller or Air Traffic Control Assistant or Engineer…
Turning left for less will be taking a break over Christmas for a few days from today. We will, as usual, be publishing our selection of the best Christmas aviation-themed videos over the next few days. TLFL will be back on 27 December with a fantastic competition to win status….
Delta’s quarantine exempt flight On Tuesday, Delta operated their first ever ‘COVID-tested flight’, meaning passengers with essential travel needs could travel from Atlanta to Amsterdam without needing to quarantine upon arrival. The airline has guaranteed that all passengers and crew are negative for the virus by ensuring all undergo pre-flight…
Cathay Pacific to offer free COVID-19 travel insurance with any flights booked Cathay Pacific have announced that, like Emirates, they will be providing free COVID-19 travel insurance to all travellers, as of the 7th December. In a bid to reinstate consumer confidence, the Hong-Kong based airline are footing the bill…
Most Luxurious Hotels in Dubai One of the most luxurious cities in the world is bound to have some of the most expensive and opulent hotels on the planet. When you arrive to Dubai you can arrive in style with a variety of luxury hotels in Dubai for all types…
Dubai The City of Gold Want to experience luxury, a bustling city, and decadent culture? Look no further than Dubai. Often hailed as the most luxurious destination in the world, Dubai is the second largest state in the United Arab Emirates. While it may not be the largest…
Terminal 4 at Heathrow will remain closed as passenger numbers take a dive Passenger numbers at Heathrow fell by 88 per cent in November, as travel restrictions and a second lockdown took a significant toll. Through the month, only 747,000 travellers passed through the airport. Based on calculations and subsequent…
As COVID-19 shows no signs of disappearing, many airports and cities across the globe have introduced pre-testing for the virus as a means of opening up travel safely. The introduction of rapid testing, with some results coming back within 12 minutes, has inspired many airports have set up their own,…
If you have another keen traveller in your life or perhaps want to get some suggestions for your own Christmas wish list, here are some of my favourite presents around this year for travellers. For aviation geeks Tags/key rings made from a B747 or other aircraft The latest craze for…
