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Heathrow Express: how to get a free upgrade to first class [2024]
Jun 02, 2023, 03:40 PMUnfortunately the First Class on the 'new' trains used by Heathrow Express is a massive step down from that on the recently replaced 'old' trains which had 1 + 1 seating and an amazing layout. It is no longer worth even the Standard Class fare. Stick to the Lizzie. RC
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Airlines could soon allow 5G phone calls during flights
Nov 25, 2022, 07:06 PMNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.RC
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Virgin Australia offers Qantas Gold, Platinum status match
Sep 20, 2022, 03:16 PME-mail chain from (recently much delayed) colleagues:Qantas have finally tipped me over the edge. Got to the airport early with the hope of getting an early flight. There are seats available but as I am on a (very expensive) ‘red e deal’ I can’t swap. I offered to pay the diffe...
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Singapore Airlines launches 'Impossible Meat' satay for vegetarians
Oct 03, 2020, 12:22 AMThat is fantastic. As a satay loving Veggie, I look forward to that. Full marks SQ.
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Former PM's private details exposed after sharing baggage tag online
Sep 18, 2020, 06:06 PMHow do I set my preferences to avoid 3C and 3D when flying Qantas domestic? RC
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Using credit/debit cards on the Tube in London, instead of Oyster card
Jan 08, 2020, 07:34 PMGreetings StewardNurse, the replies you have had already have nailed it I think. My only additional contribution would be to make sure you use the same credit card for all your journeys. The system doesn't simply charge for each journey you make, it will make sure you get the best deal for all th...
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Zurich Hotels
Jun 16, 2019, 09:24 PMThe Krone Unterstrass (as recommended above) is my favourite hotel in Zurich. It's easy to get too (as is everywhere in Zurich) by public transport. From the main station catch tram 11 or 14 (Bahnhofquai platforms, far platform for both) to Kronenstrasse (the stop is outside the hotel) - very fr...
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36 hours in Munich - suggestions?
Feb 22, 2019, 03:30 PMBuy a day ticket (easy to do from the machines - there's an English menu), then you can wander at your leisure on the tram, buses, underground, etc. And it's dead cheap.https://www.mvv-muenchen.de/en/tickets-and-fares/tickets-daytickets/single-day-ticket/index.html