• I don't want to repeat points already made but I will add the following. The HEX hasn't been as good since the 'old' trains were scrapped. The current rolling stock is far inferior. HEX on-board staff are always top notch. Never seen a member of staff on an Elizabeth Line service. More thought ne...

  • Eurostar to join SkyTeam this year

    Jan 10, 2026, 03:34 AM

    I am curious - isn't there a conflict given Virgin Atlantic is a SkyTeam member and Virgin Trains has recently announced plans to compete with Eurostar? RC

  • Trains are just hell now and, even in the quiet zone (if there is one), there are people just like JTG who think a 'quick call' is okay. Please, please, please ban speakers (not just calls) full stop. RC

  • Review: Qantas A220 economy class

    Nov 14, 2025, 06:04 PM

    BYO entertainment. A book? RC

  • Libertyscott, I couldn't agree more. All I want on a long flight is some peace and quiet with the occasional interruption to be fed. That's why I'm happy to pay through the nose to sit at the front. RC

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  • Greetings 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...

  • Zurich Hotels

    Jun 16, 2019, 09:24 PM

    The 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...

  • 36 hours in Munich - suggestions?

    Feb 22, 2019, 03:30 PM

    Buy 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

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