The BBC is reporting this morning that the independent commission in to UK airports is likely to recommend an extra runway at Heathrow.
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Environmental groups in the UK propose new ‘frequent flyer’ tax.
A new proposal looks to solve the lack of capacity in aviation in the south of England by increasing taxes on a sliding scale based on the number of trips taken.
Double Heathrow Rewards when you dine – 4 to 31 May
The rules are below, and there is no need to register. Double points when you dine Double points when you spend £15 or more at airside catering oulets at Heathrow. Offer excludes Eurest outlets. Offer valid from 4 May 2015 to 31 May 2015 inclusive. Extra points will be awarded on transaction value only, member…
AA’s 777-300 – my favourite way to cross the atlantic
A trip from London to JFK, despite a poor start at Heathrow turned in to a great experience. The new seat on the 777-300 aircraft, coupled with some decent food, has made AA’s service (on this plane only) my favourite way to get to New York.
Travelling through Heathrow Terminal 2 and Star Alliance Gold? Some offers….
These offers are valid until 31st May and require you to present your Star Alliance Gold Card. The most attractive offer is the one on the Heathrow Express says: Heathrow Express Offers Star Alliance Gold Holders a free upgrade to Business First Class on trains to and/or from London Paddington and Heathrow Airport T2.…
Heathrow Terminal moves – Summer 2015
In the continuing attempt to empty T1 of flights pending redevelopment, BA shunts its last remaining flights to T5 and displaces some shorthaul to T3 over the summer. Other airlines move to be closer to partners. With TAM merged with LAN it makes sense for it to go to T3 as it is in OneWorld…
Plaza Premium Lounge at Heathrow Terminal 2 offer
Plaza Premium Lounge is offering Heathrow Rewards members a complete lounge experience at Terminal 2 with a complimentary 1 hour use of the Arrivals Lounge, when purchasing 2 hours at the Departures Lounge. This exclusive offer is available for just £35. To take advantage of this exclusive offer, simply book a Terminal 2 Departure Lounge…
The homeless at Heathrow
The Daily Mail has an interesting story about a couple who are living at Heathrow’s Terminal 2 5 days a week having lost their home after a number of mistaken decisions and bad luck. The 62 and 71 year old spend 2 nights per week at a local B&B to enable them to wash their…
UK Amex Foursquare Airport offers
Amex has launched new offers in the UK where you can earn a statement credit with a number of retailers when you spend at the UK’s airport. To secure the credits you must link your Amex account with Foursquare. Do the link here. They all expire on 31 January. The current offers require lower spends…
Holiday Inn, Heathrow
There are a number of Holiday Inn properties around Heathrow Airport. The one I usually use is properly called the Holiday Inn Heathrow and their web site is here. I stay as they have nicer rooms than the nearby Ariel, although the transport is more problematic if you plan to use the local buses within…
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