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BREAKING: More good news for Virgin Flying Club members with Virgin Red – no expiry dates & double points!

After a very shaky start with customers during the early stages of the pandemic, Virgin are definitely working very hard to win back loyalty from their customers. Not long ago…

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NEWS: Will there be a shortage of testing for travel? IATA calls for global testing & Lufthansa plans to offer rapid testing to Premium passengers

Will there be a shortage of COVID testing for travel? Yesterday I broke the news that one of the main UK labs for private COVID testing will not be offering…

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Can I cancel my hotel booking for a refund? Will they extend my status – what the major hotel chains are offering

As a follow on from our recent update on airline policies regarding changes, cancellations and loyalty programs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, here is a rundown on a few major…

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NEWS: Clarification on BA status extension, Will government block private tests for travel? & Airbus reveals zero emission aircraft

Airbus reveals zero-emission aircraft Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. These concepts each represent a different approach to…

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With Your British Airways Status Secure, What Should You Be Doing Now?

Back in June – when most of us were still in lockdown – British Airways Executive Club extended everybody’s elite status by 12 months. Michele wrote a useful FAQ post,…

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NEWS: BA – more details on new First class, Lufthansa may have new business on A350 & Gatwick new disinfection for security

Lufthansa may have new business class on A350 While Lufthansa has an excellent first product, their business class is very dated and in the current era, not great for privacy…

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Can I get a refund on my flight? All the latest airline changes, cancellation policies & status extensions

As Covid-19 continues to wreak havoc across the world, many airlines have opted to tempt nervous travellers back in with flexible booking options, and have expanded their policies on how…

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NEWS: Travel corridor changes, BA no short haul at Gatwick until Spring 2021? & more Qatar routes

Travel corridor additions & removals This week’s announcement from Grant Shapps had a few surprises. Denmark which has been in the red zone for a while (above 20 per 100,000…

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NEWS: Doha’s new sleep pods, & Hawaii likely to delay reopening?

Doha’s new sleep pods Once we are back flying with Qatar again long-haul, there is a handy new development at Doha Hamad airport. One of the issues of a long…

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NEWS: BA won’t fire to re-hire as it nears Union agreement, new BA route & Virgin refund promise

BA won’t “fire to re-hire” any more staff as it nears agreement – Alex Cruz faces Parliamentary committee Alex Cruz, BA’s CEO appeared before the Transport Select Committee today following…

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BREAKING: More good news for Virgin Flying Club members with Virgin Red – no expiry dates & double points!

NEWS: Will there be a shortage of testing for travel? IATA calls for global testing & Lufthansa plans to offer rapid testing to Premium passengers

Can I cancel my hotel booking for a refund? Will they extend my status – what the major hotel chains are offering

NEWS: Clarification on BA status extension, Will government block private tests for travel? & Airbus reveals zero emission aircraft

With Your British Airways Status Secure, What Should You Be Doing Now?

NEWS: BA – more details on new First class, Lufthansa may have new business on A350 & Gatwick new disinfection for security

Can I get a refund on my flight? All the latest airline changes, cancellation policies & status extensions

NEWS: Travel corridor changes, BA no short haul at Gatwick until Spring 2021? & more Qatar routes

NEWS: Doha’s new sleep pods, & Hawaii likely to delay reopening?

NEWS: BA won’t fire to re-hire as it nears Union agreement, new BA route & Virgin refund promise

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