Heathrow Express has had a reputation for being expensive since it launched. A few years ago, the service tried to rid itself of this image by launching £5.50 one-way advance tickets. These were a .....

Heathrow Express has had a reputation for being expensive since it launched. A few years ago, the service .....

28 Nov 202328 November 2023 by Rob Burgess • 66 comments

There is a phrase in the PR world – ‘when you’re apologising, you’re losing’. You are more likely to know ‘when you’re in a hole, stop digging’. These .....

There is a phrase in the PR world – ‘when you’re apologising, you’re losing’. .....

10 Dec 202410 December 2024 by Rob Burgess • 245 comments

Emirates has announced the resumption of flights from Edinburgh. The first flight will be on 4th November. The existing Emirates services from Glasgow will continue. The airline will be competing with .....

Emirates has announced the resumption of flights from Edinburgh. The first flight will be on 4th November. The .....

7 May 20247 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 58 comments

The Aspire lounge at Cork Airport is to close at the end of June. This is not yet reflected on the Priority Pass website but if you attempt to book entry for cash on the Aspire website you will see .....

The Aspire lounge at Cork Airport is to close at the end of June. This is not yet reflected on the Priority .....

12 Apr 202512 April 2025 by Rob Burgess • 22 comments

This is my review of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, part of The Set Collection. You may remember that Rhys reviewed Hotel Cafe Royal in London a couple of months ago. This is part of The Set Collection, .....

This is my review of the Hotel Lutetia in Paris, part of The Set Collection. You may remember that Rhys .....

14 Jan 202414 January 2024 by Rob Burgess • 25 comments

If you told people that, for a handful of months before the pandemic, Manchester Airport operated a private terminal where you could escape the crowds and be chauffeur driven to your aircraft, I doubt .....

If you told people that, for a handful of months before the pandemic, Manchester Airport operated a private .....

10 May 202410 May 2024 by Rob Burgess • 93 comments

Available at a handful of British Airways lounges worldwide, pre-flight dining offers an upgraded lounge dining concept with table service. It is typically found at airports where the majority of .....

Available at a handful of British Airways lounges worldwide, pre-flight dining offers an upgraded lounge .....

16 May 202416 May 2024 by Rhys Jones • 48 comments

This is our review of The Hoxton Southwark hotel in London. One of the trendiest hotel brands to emerge in London over the past two decades, The Hoxton is going global with new openings almost every .....

This is our review of The Hoxton Southwark hotel in London. One of the trendiest hotel brands to emerge in .....

17 Aug 202417 August 2024 by Rhys Jones • 35 comments

2022 and 2023 have seen a huge number of new aircraft cabins launched. It started with Finnair in early 2022 with its revolutionary ‘no-recline’ seat. Iberia followed, as did Air France, .....

2022 and 2023 have seen a huge number of new aircraft cabins launched. It started with Finnair in early 2022 .....

10 Oct 202310 October 2023 by Rhys Jones • 51 comments

ITA Airways, the new Italian flag carrier, is launching direct flights between London City Airport and Rome whilst also expanding its Milan service. London City – Rome will be a brand new route .....

ITA Airways, the new Italian flag carrier, is launching direct flights between London City Airport and Rome .....

15 Dec 202315 December 2023 by Rhys Jones • 19 comments

Following a successful trial at the major London airports over the spring, the Government has opened up all eGates to 10 and 11 year olds. The change kicked in from yesterday so if you are currently .....

Following a successful trial at the major London airports over the spring, the Government has opened up all .....

25 Jul 202325 July 2023 by Rob Burgess • 53 comments

As anyone who has ever taken a train will know, wi-fi and mobile reception is notoriously bad across the UK railways. Every time I jump on a train to leave London I spend more time with no connection .....

As anyone who has ever taken a train will know, wi-fi and mobile reception is notoriously bad across the UK .....

21 May 202521 May 2025 by Rhys Jones • 71 comments

This is our review of business class on Iberia’s new Airbus A321XLR. Iberia is the latest airline to introduce long haul services with single-aisle aircraft thanks to the new Airbus A321XLR. .....

This is our review of business class on Iberia’s new Airbus A321XLR. Iberia is the latest airline to .....

21 Jan 202521 January 2025 by Rhys Jones • 74 comments

As there are six separate Avios loyalty schemes – British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer Lingus AerClub, Vueling Club, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Finnair Plus – which each .....

As there are six separate Avios loyalty schemes – British Airways Executive Club, Iberia Plus, Aer .....

28 Jan 202528 January 2025 by Rob Burgess • 18 comments