InterContinental to add 9 properties in the UK
12 properties are joining the Intercontinental group – London, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Commentary | News | Travel
Fall asleep on a plane? You might get an TSA air marshal following you.
The Boston Post has launched an expose of the TSA Quiet Skies programme, which deploys Federal Air Marshals to follow passengers who have been identified as suspicious. Including US Citizens.
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The Times reports that UK about to restrict Baby powder, coffee and cosmetics from planes
Is the UK set to join the US in limiting the volume of powders permitted on the plane?
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BA/IB ‘Combine Avios’ down – cock-up or conspiracy ?
Just as the Iberia 90,000 bonus miles post, Combine my Avios goes down. Cock-up or Conspiracy?
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My 90,000 avios posted – defying the cynics
My Avios posted from the recent Iberia promo – 90,000 all in
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Commentary | Deals | Travel
Double Avios on shopping until 8 July
British Airways’ shopping portal, Gate365, is offering a Double Avios promotion until 8 July, allowing members to earn double points on purchases from a wide range of retailers. This is an opportunity to enhance Avios collections with notable earn rates from popular stores like John Lewis, Apple, and M&S.
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Andaz stays count double for World of Hyatt status, 1 July – 31 August
Hyatt is offering a limited-time promotion for Andaz properties, allowing stays from July 1 to August 31 to count double towards World of Hyatt status. Members can earn extra qualifying nights, enhancing their tier qualifications and benefits. Participation requires a valid World of Hyatt membership.
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As train fiasco continues, Thameslink and Great Northern let you sit in First Class at peak times only
National Rail has instructed Thameslink and Great Northern to declassify First Class seating during peak weekday hours due to ongoing service issues. Passengers with standard class tickets can now occupy First Class seats from 06:30 to 09:30 and 16:00 to 19:15 until July 15, when an interim timetable will be introduced.
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Amidst London train fiasco, flexibility on ticket usage to Gatwick
Recent disruptions on London’s commuter lines have led to a temporary timetable aimed at alleviating service issues. Passengers traveling to Gatwick can now utilize cheaper tickets on the faster Gatwick Express service, offering more flexibility during this challenging period. Important restrictions still apply, particularly for Oyster users and first-class tickets.
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Add your TSA Known Traveller to your BA Bookings
At last, BA is in PreCheck
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Uber in London, changes waiting times….and costs
Uber reduces free wait times and cancellation times, and increases cancellation fees.
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BA proactively cancelling flights for tomorrow
BA is acting to try and harden its operations for tomorrow – when snow is forecast.
