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News: Luxair adds Manchester flights, Marriott opens a Four Points hotel in Edinburgh

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News in brief:

Luxair launching a new route to Manchester

Following the recent launch of its London City to Antwerp route, reviewed here, Luxair is turning to Manchester.

From 1st April 2024, it will offer three flights per week between Manchester and Luxembourg. Services will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

The route will use a Dash 8 aircraft as pictured above.

Luxair uses Lufthansa’s Miles & More programme as its frequent flyer scheme.

You can check fares and flight times on the Luxair website here.

Luxair launches Manchester to Luxembourg flights

Marriott opens a Four Points hotel in Edinburgh

For some reason Marriott didn’t publicise this three weeks ago when it actually happened, but the company has opened a mid-market Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Edinburgh.

This is a conversion of the former Apex Haymarket hotel.

This is only the second Four Points hotel in the UK. It is virtually a boutique with just 69 rooms. The restaurant, Almafino, is Italian themed with ‘a centrepiece pizza oven’ and replaces the previous ‘Metro West End’ restaurant from the Apex days.

The location seems promising, by Haymarket railway station. Midweek rates in the coming weeks are £175 – £200 per night.

You can find out more on the hotel website here.

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Comments (40)

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  • Blair Waldorf Salad says:
    31 Aug31 August 03:54

    I saw the headline and thought it said Priority Pass FESS up. I was readying some popcorn.

  • Olly says:
    31 Aug31 August 04:33

    Is this also the case for LoungeKey?

    • Rob says:
      31 Aug31 August 07:31

      Suspect so but no email.

    • Numpty says:
      31 Aug31 August 15:33

      In other countries HSBC has moved from Loungekey to Dragon Pass, wonder if any such plans for UK?

      • Tariq says:
        31 Aug31 August 17:16

        Yes, email just in from HSBC.

        “We’re happy to let you know that we’re changing the airport lounge access benefit provided with your Premier World Elite Credit Card. This will change from LoungeKey to Priority Pass™ membership from 1 October 2023.

        You and any additional cardholders will still be able to access lounges free of charge. Guest fees will be charged at £24 per guest, per visit. This will be applied to your Premier World Elite Card.

        If you choose to pre-book, there will be an additional fee from £6 per person to secure your booking.“

  • Stuart says:
    31 Aug31 August 06:53

    Wonder what experience people have had this summer with Priority Pass. NCL lounge is always ‘full’, with massive chunks of it blocked off for travel companies that offered free lounge access when you book with them

    • James C says:
      31 Aug31 August 08:08

      Although once you’re in its been fascinating for those who enjoy observing human behaviour…

    • Tankmc says:
      31 Aug31 August 08:45

      I have PP with my credit card and travel frequently, I have never had any success in the UK, or Europe for that matter, using it,

      • Peter K says:
        31 Aug31 August 09:54

        That’s unlucky. I’ve had the opposite situation. I’ve never had it rejected, though in reportedly hard to get in places I suck it up and pay cash in advance to guarantee access (or I’m flying club).

  • Luke says:
    31 Aug31 August 07:34

    Is Priority Pass still a thing?!

    • James C says:
      31 Aug31 August 08:11

      Yes but it neither offers you ‘priority’ or a ‘pass’ into many UK lounges post covid…

    • Lady London says:
      31 Aug31 August 14:41

      At least still as much of a thing as “the Executive Club” of British Airways.

  • ankomonkey says:
    31 Aug31 August 07:55

    £24 is getting into the territory of poor value to me based on the UK lounge offerings with Priority Pass.

  • Tankmc says:
    31 Aug31 August 08:43

    Priority pass needs to just go. It is now bordering on false advertising with the lack of lounge availability. First, you need to find a lounge who accepts it, Then, most of the time it’s “full”. Then on the rare occasion you strike gold… the people on the desk are snotty and rude to PP holders
    and look at you like you just let off a bad small 😂

  • jjoohhnn says:
    31 Aug31 August 09:17

    Have seen rumours that BA is in talks with Jet2 about selling them the LGW shorthaul business..

    • Andrew. says:
      31 Aug31 August 09:34

      Haven’t BA subsequently denied it?

      • jjoohhnn says:
        31 Aug31 August 09:56

        They did it seems.. they denied they were selling to Jet2.. Maybe they are planning to buy Jet2 instead?!

        • Rob says:
          31 Aug31 August 11:13

          IAG has always said it wanted to do something like this. Snag is that Jet2, more than most, has a specific staff culture which IAG would trash.

          • Richie says:
            31 Aug31 August 13:04

            Would TUPE law stop any ‘trashing’ by IAG?

          • Rob says:
            31 Aug31 August 13:16

            Short term yes, but salaries for new recruits will be cut to Euroflyer levels and rosters will presumably be trashed to Euroflyer levels. Expect the extensive and decent Jet2 paid catering to go. Expect extra seats rammed into the aircraft etc.

            People genuinely like Jet2. It’s a weird concept for regular BA flyers to comprehend, but they do.

          • The Savage Squirrel says:
            31 Aug31 August 13:28

            Exactly this. My first thought on reading that comment was: noooooo. Don’t let IAG buy it and mess it up.

    • Lady London says:
      31 Aug31 August 14:43

      Like Jet2 would want to go up against Easyjet in their LGW stronghold? Pull the other one ….

    • Jack says:
      31 Aug31 August 18:21

      a complete made up myth that will not ever happen. Euroflyer is doing well and would not be expanding if it was not with more planes and new routes

  • David S says:
    31 Aug31 August 09:43

    My OH has a PP but when her Amex Gold membership year rolled over she received no communication from anyone about passes for the new year. Do you get a new physical card each year of do the four passes automatically get loaded to the existing card. Thx

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