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BREAKING: Travel corridors ditched, BA’s dry January, & Shapps says what we were all thinking

British Airways dry January – the “Detox Festival” Yesterday I wrote that BA had stopped serving alcohol in their UK lounges due to a change in the rules. This appears…

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BREAKING: The ultimate aviation geek suitcase from BA with BOAC branding and B747 fragment – BID NOW!

To mark the retirement of its 747 fleet, British Airways and luxury travel brand Globe-Trotter have teamed up to create a limited-edition range of handmade carry-on suitcases that celebrate the…

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NEWS: Hilton status match 2021 gives status for 2 years, Marriott 50% off status & new double points/stays promotions

So with hotel chains vying for your business, you may be wondering which direction to turn. If you already have status in one and think you are likely to manage…

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NEWS: EHIC European Health insurance card replaced by a free GHIC, a global health insurance card – FAQs

GHIC replaces EHIC Until we left the EU, one of the great things about travelling to Europe was the fact that you could apply for an EHIC card which gave…

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NEWS: UK arrivals COVID Testing from Friday 15 Jan, FAQs and more details of requirements and exemptions

UK Testing regime to come in from Friday 15 Jan but still lacking details After months of dithering, at a time when we can’t really travel anyway, the government last…

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NEWS: Virgin looking for cash injection & route cuts, Dubai loses travel corridor, Israel hoping to reopen to tourists

Virgin Atlantic looking for cash injection & route cuts and cancellations Virgin has announced its cuts for lockdown with the airline has temporarily cancelling its Manchester-Barbados route, with passengers moved…

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NEWS: Virgin Atlantic status match offer for BA Executive Club, even for Bronze – is it worth it?

Virgin Atlantic is bringing back its popular status match scheme for 2021. I did this a few years ago, even though I knew I would be unlikely to fly very…

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NEWS: British Airways confirms food & drink changes & partners with Tom Kerridge for BOB pre-order

Much as I have criticized British Airways for being cheap on its food and drink offerings, they are now beginning to turn a corner and the latest announcement is very…

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NEWS: Singapore Airlines begin trials for ‘digital health passports’ & some test to release removed as more countries banned from UK

Singapore Airlines begin trials for ‘digital health passports’ Singapore Airlines have announced they have begun trials for a new digital health verification process – the first in the world to…

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NEWS & OFFERS: Hilton Gold competition, Extra discounts in BA sale, Emirates new A380 for London, & an aspirational LA Hilton property

Firstly, congratulations to Joe B who won the TLFL competition to get Hilton Gold membership, let’s hope he soon gets a chance to enjoy the benefits! Extra discounts in…

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BREAKING: Travel corridors ditched, BA’s dry January, & Shapps says what we were all thinking

BREAKING: The ultimate aviation geek suitcase from BA with BOAC branding and B747 fragment – BID NOW!

NEWS: Hilton status match 2021 gives status for 2 years, Marriott 50% off status & new double points/stays promotions

NEWS: EHIC European Health insurance card replaced by a free GHIC, a global health insurance card – FAQs

NEWS: UK arrivals COVID Testing from Friday 15 Jan, FAQs and more details of requirements and exemptions

NEWS: Virgin looking for cash injection & route cuts, Dubai loses travel corridor, Israel hoping to reopen to tourists

NEWS: Virgin Atlantic status match offer for BA Executive Club, even for Bronze – is it worth it?

NEWS: British Airways confirms food & drink changes & partners with Tom Kerridge for BOB pre-order

NEWS: Singapore Airlines begin trials for ‘digital health passports’ & some test to release removed as more countries banned from UK

NEWS & OFFERS: Hilton Gold competition, Extra discounts in BA sale, Emirates new A380 for London, & an aspirational LA Hilton property

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