The forgotten aviation casualties of the pandemic – UK Air Traffic Control, will it survive?
As regular readers may know, I used to work as an air traffic controller and many of my friends still do. It has regularly been in the news about how…
NEWS: South Africa to reopen – in 2021! and UK may allow travel from July 2020
South Africa to reopen – in 2021! I have generally been surprised that countries have been reopening to tourists as quickly as they have. Even Australia who many thought could…
OFFER & REVIEW: TLFL reader 50% discount RHA Audio products & review of audio transmitter & earbuds
One of the best things about travel is the anticipation and despite the UK government’s quarantine coming in on 8 June, overall travel is looking much more positive. I fully…
NEWS: Flying in a pandemic – Qatar’s new onboard business class service – what is it really like?
Qatar’s new onboard service in photos In this article, I was talking about the changes in Qatar’s onboard service. This involves full PPE with hazmat suits and changes to the…
NEWS & OFFERS: Australia sets out timetable to allow international travellers, BA suspends Leeds flights & Fairmont buy one get one free
Australia sets out timetable to allow international travellers Many travellers are waiting with bated breath to see when Australia opens its borders. December and Christmas time onwards is usually peak…
NEWS: As airlines reveal the “new norm” – is it worth paying for business or first class?
Firstly, for those bored enough to want some more reading material, here is my latest Forbes article. Airlines Behaving Badly – Which Airlines Deserve Our Loyalty? There is a saying…
NEWS: Get BA refunds in Avios, Virgin delays flights restarting & France’s tit for tat quarantine – is it just the start?
Get refunds from British Airways in Avios Whilst it is not yet in writing on the BA website as an option, you can now take a refund as Avios instead…
ITC Grand Central Mumbai review – a Luxury Collection Hotel by Marriott
Today’s review of the ITC Grand Central in Mumbai is provided by Luke King of the blog Take Off With Guru, which focusses on luxury travel experiences for the Indian…
NEWS: Qatar status match reopened UNTIL TONIGHT, BA Paypal refund issues, BA drops Charleston and Heathrow thermal imaging trial
Qatar status match reopened – get a year of oneworld status with lounge access Earlier in the week, I wrote about a very generous status match from Qatar, but everyone…
NEWS: Transport select committee open letter to public & MPs back BA staff facing job losses
Huw Merriman, the Chair of the Transport Select Committee has written a letter to the general public and in particular, those that have written to him and other MPs about…
