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 passengers can cancel their flights, change their dates or destination and even cash in their ticket for points. This is…
With long haul off the agenda for most of us for a while (apart from the Caribbean or the Maldives if you don’t mind quarantine), I decided to hold a tasting of some of the best champagnes served in First class. This was the closest Jersey Girl and I were…
One of the most common complaints I see in the comments here and in my Facebook groups is customers trying to get hold of BA, Virgin Atlantic, and other airlines. Here are some tips to help you get in contact. One universal tip is that if you happen to be…
BA first Gatwick long haul schedules confirmed and Bermuda open Yesterday I wrote about BA’s plans to move all its short haul services from Gatwick to Heathrow until September as well as cancel some long haul routes. Today, British Airways has confirmed its schedule for long haul flights from Gatwick…
American Airlines to move into T5 American Airlines were rumoured to be moving into Heathrow’s T5 even before the reshuffle of airlines at Heathrow first started. It then went very quiet for a while. It has now been announced that AA will move into the same terminal as British…
USA airlines may put you on no-fly list The world of post COVID-19 travel is a tricky one for everyone and airlines face a new challenge. Pretty much every airline either now requires or “asks” you to wear a mask. What happens if passengers refuse though? It’s a tricky legal…
Masks mandatory at Heathrow and other safety measures Heathrow has made quite a few changes which I thought were worth covering as it looks like we may be able to fly again at some point this summer. All flights now depart from Terminals only 2 and 5. Click here for…
AA/BA and Star Alliance to USA W Coast from £978 A few weeks ago I wrote about some of the best offers I have seen for many years to the US. These have now reappeared from Sofia. Sofia has the advantage of currently having direct flights from London that earn…
EU plans for travel restarting Yesterday the EU Travel Commissioner, Adina Vălean, published a copy of her speech about the state of transport in the EU and how they plan to restart the transport industry again. The speech was given at the European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (TRAN)….
Virgin’s flight school If you are wondering how to keep the kids entertained, or even yourself, Virgin have launched a series of ‘Flight school’ videos on Instagram. Today features Henry, who designs the interiors of the aircraft. The videos go live around 1 pm each day. The final session is…
