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BA news: New seats on short haul, Club Europe changes, Long haul BOB?

New seats ordered for BA short haul aircraft British Airways and Iberia have ordered new lightweight short haul seats from Recaro Aircraft Seating, the market leader for economy class seats. The seats will…

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Reader question: long haul business class seats on short haul routes

If you would like to ask a question to be featured on the blog, please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected] or click on the contact us…

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Royal Garden Hotel Kensington London review

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London hotels

Royal Garden Hotel, London Kensington review – a 5* hotel for £123?

When I was attending the Loyalty 2017 awards in London (article here), I stayed at the 5* Royal Garden Hotel in Kensington. Given that it was hosting the conference, I was…

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Qatar

Qatar business class to Auckland for £1125 review – longest commercial flight in the world

A reader, M, contacted me asking if I would like to have a review of his recent Qatar Ex-EU trip to Auckland. He had managed to get the flight for an…

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Get Avios in store with Debenhams & BA introduce self serve boarding gates

Get Avios in-store You may not be aware, but in addition to earning Avios through credit cards and flights, you can also earn them in High Street shops. As this…

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General

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix holiday from £1099 – is it a good deal?

Secret Escapes have another Grand Prix deal, this time to Abu Dhabi in November 2017. The sale runs until Monday 10th April 2017. For those unfamiliar with Secret Escapes, it is…

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British Airways

BA reveal future plans for BA and Club World at the ‘Investing 4 you’ event

Yesterday BA held a press conference with a few Gold Guest List members invited along too, which was a nice touch. The press conference involved starting at the new Gatwick lounges…

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BA First Wing revealed at T5 Heathrow – Roving Reporter puts it to the test

My Roving Reporter (RR) dutifully tested out the new BA First Wing at Heathrow yesterday, on the first day it opened fully to passengers. The official press launch is today.…

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Heathrow and Gatwick

What are the best Heathrow parking options + review of T5 POD parking

This article will focus on the most convenient options, rather than the cheaper off site parking. Short and weekend breaks If you are staying away over a weekend, there are…

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