British Airways has, quietly, imposed a 45 day booking deadline for Avios tickets to India. This is not something that British Airways usually does (unlike Aer Lingus which has varying restrictions) and given the increased number of flights to India in recent months it seems an odd set of routes to block. It seems to […]
Seasoned flight attendants are remarkably quick at identifying passengers who are new to long-haul flying, often forming their impressions within seconds of boarding. While they greet travelers with the warm, polished hospitality they are known for, they also quietly assess a range of factors that matter to safety and service. From identifying passengers who could […]
News in brief: Get a bonus or discount when you buy Marriott points Marriott Bonvoy has launched its latest bonus if you buy their hotel points. You can check your bonus via this page of the website but you should be offered 40%. You may see a different offer due to targetting. Marriott is trialling something […]
The Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card lets you earn miles with 37 different frequent flyer schemes if you convert the Bonvoy points. This is a benefit which no other UK credit card can match. For 23 of these airline schemes, the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card is the ONLY way of earning their miles via a UK […]
Marriott is currently running a bonus points offer for four London hotels – County Hall (image below), Kensington, Regent’s Park and Maida Vale. The landing page says that you can get up to 15,000 points per night. This only applies to suites, but standard rooms come with a generous 10,000 points per night. The offer […]
American plane maker Boeing has celebrated its latest production milestone, with the debut of itsBoeing 777-8F rolling out from the hangar. This will now see the aircraft transition to pre-flight preparations, which will see the engines being integrated, ground testing, and eventually test flights.
This is our guide to picking the best seat on the British Airways Boeing 787-9 aircraft. With BA nearing the end of its Club Suite refurbishment program at Heathrow we thought we should update our guides to the best seats on British Airways long haul aircraft. We are now using more detailed seat plans from […]
Flying in business class is primarily about the seat. The class is meant to offer both a more comfortable experience and the ability to be more productive, since business class is traditionally meant to be targeted at business travelers. Today, this means direct aisle access for privacy, a sliding door in many cases, and a […]
The trade war between the United States and China has opened up a new front in commercial aviation, and a handful of problems have come along with it. The possibility that politics, not maintenance alone, could determine whether some Boeing aircraft keep flying is not a new threat, but certainly a relevant issue now. After […]
American Express is currently running a new bumper sign-up offer for The Platinum Card. The standard bonus of 50,000 Membership Rewards points, which converts to 50,000 Avios, was already good. Apply now, however, and you will receive a sign-up bonus of 75,000 Membership Rewards points, which converts to 75,000 Avios, and £250 to spend at […]