Entries by Paul

Calling all BA On Business members!

Provided your company is a member of British Airways’ On Business program, then you are eligible for both, reduced price long-haul travel, and a one-way upgrade to First Class…what more could you ask for! On Business members gain access to Business Bespoke fares which are both refundable and changeable in World Tarveller, World Traveller Plus, […]

Important update: new e-visa requirement for Turkey.

The decision by the Turkish authorities to remove their “visa on arrival” service means that from 10 April 2014 everyone must obtain an e-visa; it’s a straight forward process and will remove the need to queue. However, it is essential all travellers to Turkey are aware of the requirement. Clearly this is particularly important for […]

British Airways Club World to First Upgrade Promotion Is Back!

Britsh Airways has once again launched its popular Club World to First upgrade offer. Customers can book a reduced cost semi-flexible fare in booking classes R, D & C from today until 27 January 2014. Outbound travel can take place up to 21 March 2014 and inbound travel must be completed by 11 April 2014. […]

Dense fog disrupts flights at Delhi airport.

Local reports indicated that more than 150 domestic and international flights to and from New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport(DEL) have been delayed, diverted or cancelled amidst dense fog in the Indian capital for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, 17 December. The reduced visibility also affected land travel, with dozens of trains to and […]

Mist & Fog Forecast To Continue.

Mist and fog is again forecast to affect parts of the UK tomorrow (Thursday 12 December). Please either check with your airline, via their website, or call our out-of-hours team on +44 20 3130 9767. Our office opens at 0830 tomorrow, please call us for further assistance.

Stansted Airport Closed To Arriving Flights.

Flights have been barred from landing at Stansted Airport this morning (Tuesday 10th December), after equipment was damaged by an incoming aircraft. The Gulfstream G550 jet damaged part of the Essex airport’s instrument landing system (ILS) but landed safely. Air accident investigators are investigating the “incident”, which happened earlier. The airport said departing flights had […]

United Arab Emirates – Important Medication Reminder.

Some prescribed and over the counter medicines that are available in the UK are considered controlled substances in the UAE and can’t be brought into the country without prior permission from the UAE Ministry of Health. If  you arrive in the UAE without this permission and the required documentation, the medication will not be allowed […]

KLM cancels 84 Flights At Schiphol.

Late last night KLM Royal Dutch Airlines said it would cancel 84 flights to and from Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport for today, Thursday 5th December, after forecasters sounded a “code orange” extreme weather warning for the next 24 hours. The Netherlands is preparing for heavy storms with surging tides and winds predicted to gust up to 130 […]

Important India Visa Update.

With immediate effect, all India visa applications must now be submitted with a new Letter of Authorisation, which must be completed and enclosed with all other paperwork. Yet more paperwork and bureaucracy! Please contact us and we will email you the form in question.

Important – British Airways Baggage Issue 21st Nov.

Please see the message below from British Airways received one hour ago. At 06:15 this morning the baggage system at London Heathrow (LHR) suffered a failure resulting in flights departing with no baggage and those customers with bags to check-in were not accepted to travel. The baggage system is now back up and running and all […]