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London’s Heathrow Express to be axed?
May 13, 2026, 06:32 PMI 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...
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Eurostar to join SkyTeam this year
Jan 10, 2026, 03:34 AMI 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
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Opinion: Why airlines must ban inflight video calls
Nov 29, 2025, 04:08 AMTrains 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
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Review: Qantas A220 economy class
Nov 14, 2025, 06:04 PMBYO entertainment. A book? RC
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This suite design brings a first class twist to business class
Nov 08, 2025, 05:27 AMLibertyscott, 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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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