February 9 the Olympic winter games start in the South-Korean city of Pyeongchang. A true Asian Winter wonderland if you ask us. Britain is taking part in the Olympic Games with a large delegacy in Curling, skeleton and figure- and speed skating. If you are planning on going over for the Olympic taste of South Korea, we advise you on the best suitable flight routes.
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Every week we illustrate various subjects regarding our service, passenger rights and commercial aviation. We also provide you with tips & tricks regarding air travel.
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12-01-2018
Flying to the Olympics 2018 in Pyeongchang
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19-12-2017
Most claimed flight destinations of 2017
Christmas is a time for families to come together, share gifts, eat well and….plan their next summer holiday. Statistics have shown that one third of all summer holidays are booked in January to ensure that the preferred destination is available. Therefore the discussion for the next destination that will keep all of the members of the family happy needs to take place over the roast turkey and Christmas pudding!
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29-11-2017
How much carry-on can you bring onboard?
Flying has become cheaper over the years. With offers of low-fare journeys with budget carriers across Europe and even more recently across the Atlantic, airlines have come up with ways to increase their earnings minimizing their free services onboard your flight. You now have to pay a fair bit for a meal and a drink for example. If you want to bring carry-on luggage to prevent the high price of checked luggage, you are bound by very specific rules and limitations as airlines want to earn on you having to check your luggage. To help you out a bit, we compared the carry-on allowance on frequently used airlines for us British passengers.
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24-11-2017
Christmas at the airport, a glance at last year’s top airport decorations
It is the most wonderful time of the year. Well, it is in exactly one month from today. We spend the weeks before Christmas decorating our houses, buy presents prepare for the Christmas menu. But many of us will spend the holidays with their families making it sometimes necessary to travel the world. Every year, the airports across the globe deck out during the holiday season. Some bring out simple lights, where others create magical forests. We have lined up some of the most magical airport decorations to get in the Christmas spirit.
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17-11-2017
A two-hour delay? These are your rights!
We have often mentioned your right to compensation when your arrival delay is three hours or more. But did you know that you also have rights when your arrival delay starts at two hours? We explain.
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07-11-2017
What is de-icing?
Autumn is in full effect and before we know it, the winter season is upon us. The temperature is decreasing rapidly and we have to prepare ourselves for icy and slippery roads. It is a known fact that traffic is affected largely by weather conditions. You may think that airplanes are used to dealing with cold temperatures, but even airplanes and especially airports need to deal with the hazards of ice, snow, storm and hail.
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02-11-2017
Parking fares at UK airports explode
Parking fares at UK airports continue to rise throughout the years. Whether you are a business passenger or family of four going on holiday, parking near the airport is essential for most travelers. The difference of parking rates throughout the UK near an airport can be quite astonishing. The difference can be hundreds of pounds. EUclaim has compared the rates of 10 popular British airports.Read more
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26-10-2017
Best value travel destinations of 2018 revealed
Where to go in 2018 and get good value for your money? Lonely planet revealed its top ten best value travel destinations yesterday. Surprising destinations are included in the list such as Bolivia and Jacksonville, but also the entire UK is featured at rank seven of the list.Read more
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19-10-2017
Airlines forced to take drastic measures as Brexit looms
As negotiations have started between the UK and European Union on the upcoming Brexit, the consequences for European commercial air travel begins to sink in. Airlines across Europe that currently conduct flights from UK Airports have to take measures in order to be able to keep operating flights from and the the UK.
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25-09-2017
Thomas Cook strike lingers on for British passengers
No agreement has been reached for the pilots of Thomas Cook. Balpa, the British Airline Pilots’ Association, has announced more strike dates as they are frustrated with the management’s reluctance to meet their demands.Read more