I think the success will depend on the rolling stock.  Old tracks can be noisy and make an uncomfortable night sleep.  Modern quiet carriages on well maintained baby-smooth high-speed tracks would be a winner.

I’d add that chests of drawers and wardrobes are pretty useless for a short trip as it’s easy to forget items are there.  I prefer hotels with room for two open suitcases (aka a bench) with a curtain / door in front to hide it from view.  Plus a rail for hanging up one or tw...

KL was a great connection, sorry to see it go.

It’s good to see BA atleast keep the corridor open, many were worried BA15 would be dropped permanently.  I guess the Qatar joint venture helped it get back in the skies.

Great that we’re starting to get some details.  I think this is totally fair, after at risks have had a jab, perhaps they can offer access to a paid route to ensure travellers can have a no hassle vaccination 4 weeks before travel)