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BA to start London City to Berlin, and from Stansted – just a little!

March 12, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a sign on a covered walkway

British Airways is going to try flying to Berlin from London City Airport AND Stansted Airport, from mid-June 16. Let’s see how that goes. It’s been tried before and ultimately pulled.

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Posted in Berlin, British Airways, British Airways

Review: The Pier First Class Lounge, Hong Kong

March 11, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 3 Comments

a sign in a building

The redesigned ‘The Pier’ First Class lounge at HKG is a new concept in airport lounges with high quality design and execution. Worth a visit if you can.

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Posted in Cathay, Hong Kong, Uncategorized

On 8 March BA is changing its fare structure – it could be great or awful

February 26, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a row of seats with towels on them

On the 8 March BA is introducing a simple new fare structure – three types of fare – but there is a good deal hidden in there – but there also might be a sting in the tail.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

It’s time to vote in the Freddie awards, but I’m changing my vote after a decade

February 26, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

a glass door to a building

Hyatt has shown so little love for its frequent guests this year that they’ve lost my vote in the Freddies.

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Posted in Freddie Awards, Hyatt

BA launches an iPad app, and it’s a winner

February 24, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 4 Comments

a screenshot of a search bar

BA has launched an app designed for iPad and it’s pretty smart.

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Posted in British Airways, British Airways

Hyatt Place Heathrow, taking reservations from 1 August 2016

February 14, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a building with many windows

The Hyatt Place Heathrow opens on 1 August 2016 and they are taking bookings.

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Posted in Heathrow, Hyatt Place

Don’t be fooled by the Avios offer for the Heathrow Express

February 14, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a room with a screen and a toilet

Whilst you can earn Avios on the Heathrow Express, you need to buy a pretty expensive ticket.

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Posted in Avios, Heathrow Express

Free Heathrow Express upgrades for Star Alliance Golds – from 15 Feb

February 11, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

a screenshot of a black background

Star Alliance Gold members can get a free upgrade on the Heathrow Express from next Monday. It requires a full fare ticket which is a lot more expensive than the advance purchase tickets sold on the Heathrow Express.

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Posted in Heathrow Express, Star Alliance

UK Amex Platinum – hotel partner changes – Out: Accor / In: Hilton, Melia and Shangri-La

February 9, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty

a close-up of a credit card

All change at the UK Amex hotel benefit office – out with Accor, and in with Hilton, Shangri-La and Melia Hotels. Read about their status matches here.

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Posted in Accor, Amex, Melia Hotels, Shangri-La Hotels

La Compagnie offering £850 roundtrips to Newark from Luton

February 8, 2016 by MilesFromBlighty 1 Comment

a plane on the tarmac

La Compagnie, the French based all-business airline is again offering great deals from London (Luton) to Newark airport. Book quickly for a good experience.

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Posted in La Compagnie

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