BAA – the operators of Heathrow, London’s largest and busiest airport has confirmed to one of our papers that the TSA asked permission to come to Heathrow for the Olympics to ‘help US passengers’. They appear to be here from next week until after the Paralympics end – so about 8 weeks in total. A…
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Yearly Archives for 2012.
Enough to make you cry – B-747 breakup
The BBC has a short news item likely to make grown men (and women) cry. It shows what happens to the carcase of a B-747 when everything has been stripped out. Que a large pile of twisted metal You can watch the short video here
Air France offers Platinum Flying Blue ‘La Premiere’ Services for 40,000 miles (or EUR300)
Air France wrote to it’s Platinum members yesterday with a special offer. I guess ‘Special’ doesn’t translate all that well. Offer Applies to Air France Terminal 2 at CDG Provides welcome, fast track and lounge access Only available if you are in Business Class on a plane without First Must book 24 hours in advance…
Living in an Olympic City – part 5 – Security
The past few days have been a little more troubled than most expected. With less than two weeks (called a Fortnight in the UK) to go to the Opening Ceremony, the newspapers and House of Commons has been awash with complaints about the arrangements for the Security of the Games. It appears that the Government…
Main Road to Heathrow – RE-OPENS
The BBC is reporting that the M4 elevated section which had been closed because of a ‘crack’ has re-opened this morning. Much relief amongst the Olympic Organisers I am sure.
Living in an Olympic City – part 4 – Main road to/from Heathrow to stay closed
Last weekend I wrote about a problem with the main road to and from Heathrow, from Central London. The problem, news reports tell us, is that there is a crack in the metal holding up the flyover. It was supposed to re-open today. However, BBC news is reporting here: The Highways Agency has said it…
Good value Business Class fares from Dublin to US
It seems that a number of airlines are matching some very good fares published by Air France and Delta from Dublin to the USA. They seem to run out on 2 September. Prices may be a little more than shown, but the weak Euro helps, I got a trip to SFO for about £1204 incl…
Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow – Park and Fly offer!
A few weeks ago I wrote a review of the Radisson Blu Edwardian, Heathrow. I see now they are doing a special offer for people wishing to Park and Fly over the summer. You’ve paid enough to leave the country, so leaving your car shouldn’t cost the earth too. We’ve created a set of convenient…
BA award ticket on ex-bmi flights confusion
I needed to get to Dublin later in August and decided to use some Avios. Although a terribly short flight I decided to treat myself to Club, if only to see what it was like. Having selected the flights, booking, paying the fee and choosing my seats I received confirmation by email of my ticket…
Earn BAA Worldpoints on Heathrow Express – TRIPLE points to start
BAA Worldpoints can now be earned on Heathrow Express tickets. Worldpoints have been able to be used to obtain tickets and upgrades for some time, but this is the first time they have been earning. Online booking only Must order and travel by 31 August 2012 T&C’s for the offer: Of course WorldPoints can be…
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