Turning Left for Less virtual reader event We had been hoping to hold a real reader event this spring, but since that now looks months away from happening, I thought it would be fun to hold a virtual event. The event will be by video link using Zoom on Friday…
One of the most frequent questions I get is about having a British Airways Holiday and whether you should pay the balance or cancel now. BA Holidays are treated slightly differently to a flight booking: If you have a hotel or car hire booking that was originally classed as non-refundable,…
Virgin to officially ask for a government bailout As we reported earlier in the week, the government declined to offer a universal bailout for airlines during the coronavirus crisis. Instead, they indicated that they would consider aid on a case by case basis when every other option had been exhausted….
How to get a cash refund from BA without calling (new) EDIT: BA have obviously spotted this post as they have now removed the link and you get directed to the voucher. Sigh! Thanks to reader Tim D for sharing this with us. BA has not been making it easy…
Most airlines have already announced the measures they are taking to extend members status or reduce the tier points needed. BA have announced that they are writing to impacted Executive Club members to let them know that BA be lowering all Tier Point thresholds by 30% for all members due…
Government refuses airline bail out It was widely expected that the government would offer airlines a handout to stop any potential bankruptcies. So it came as quite a shock to everyone when the government pretty much turned them down point-blank! Airlines are obviously important to the economy of the UK…
Hilton – it’s all good news on status! Hilton have been pretty quiet regarding status compared with other brands. Today they finally have announced a great package of extensions. Marriott recently downgraded members who did not make their status in 2019. Although there was no coronavirus then, it is still…
Qatar’s improved offerings with 10% bonus Whilst we may have all been moaning about BA’s sneaky ways of making you call for a refund, once you actually got through they have been pretty helpful. Nearly all the complaints that I have read recently have been about Qatar. The main issue…
Am I covered if I take a voucher and the airline/travel agent goes bust? With my other article about the possibility of package holiday customer being forced to take a voucher even if the flight is cancelled, this seems timely In this case, I am talking about non-package holidays, specifically…
Well, there’s the good news and then there’s the bad news. Let’s start with some good news first! All BA Amex 2-4-1 vouchers extended It appears that ALL British Airways American express companion vouchers have been officially extended finally. BA have been doing this unofficially if you called up, but…
