Just this week the Gatwick Express service from London has announced that due to engineering works it will be closed for much of the period from Christmas to New Year. In the UK trains do not typically run on the 25th or 26th December, but this year the only option on the 26th to and…
United 1K – done!
I am pleased to have completed my 1K status for this year with United. Despite a week of delays, missed connections and a diversion to Harrisburg (more about this later), United has finally credited the last flight that I need to cross 1K for 2014. Of course, being outside the UK I won’t be impacted…
UK’s Independent newspaper reports ‘gayness’ tests in Gulf Area
6 countries make up the Gulf Co-operation states – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and and Oman – and according to a report in the UK’s Independent newspaper expats who are found to be gay at the screening stations will be refused entry. Due to be decided on 11 November, details of the tests…
So, is it ever alright to use Skype in the lounge?
Travelling yesterday from Heathrow to Chicago and on to Seattle, I got to the airport around 5.30am and headed to the Star Alliance Lounge at Heathrow. Taking a seat in the corner of the lounge I ‘enjoyed’ the conversations of a gentlemen on Skype on his PC. First to his office and then to his…
Eurostar announces direct service from London to Amsterdam, from 2016
In December 2016 (!) you will be able to travel from London to Amsterdam non-stop. The Press Release indicates that the service will run from London to Brussels, Antwerp, Rotterdam, Schipol and then Amsterdam Central. The journey time is estimated at 4 hours. As I live close to the departure point for the Eurostar in…
Privium price increases from 1 October 2013
As of 1 October, the price of Privium Plus and Partner memberships will be adjusted for inflation. Plus membership: € 205 Basic membership: € 121 Partner membership: € 75 My review of the Privium Lounge from last year is here. http://milesfromblighty.smugmug.com/Other/AMS-MAY-2013/29227801_px7HsL#!i=2490887215&k=bJ8j9h8&lb=1&s=A
Earn an extra 1,000 Avios in EMEA for weekend stays (per night) with Hilton
BA are running an offer with Hilton to earn 1,000 extra Avios per weekend night stayed at the hotel chain, if you pre-register. The web site is here – register before you stay. Terms are: Bonus Mileage (Fixed Miles Members only): Earn 500 Avios per stay during the Promotional Period. In addition, earn 1,000 bonus Avios…
UK launches Registered Traveller programme – yes, you can join the EU/EEA queue!
With the removal of IRIS earlier this month, the UK Borders Agency has launched it’s Trusted Traveller programme. Only valid for non-EU/EEA passengers, it will enable you, once approved, to join the EU/EEA queue and you will not be required to compete a landing card. It appears that the trial is aimed at passengers who…
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport – 3rd Stay! Wow!
I posted yesterday about my recent stay at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport, but I wanted to update you on a stay later the same week. After the stay that I posted about I was back at the hotel but could not secure an outside room. As I mentioned yesterday the inside rooms always…
Hyatt Regency, San Francisco Airport – REVIEW
Over the years I have stayed at this property many times. It is the only Hyatt at the airport, and indeed of the major United Hubs on the West Coast, SFO was the only one with a Hyatt near by (until the Hyatt Place at LAX opened, of course). The property is located near the…
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