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Business Traveller offers tried-and-tested tips on getting more for your money. This month: communication
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Stats presented in illuminating ways. This month: BRIC flights from Europe
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Tired of flying? Let the train take the strain. Alex McWhirter suggests ten trips linking major cities
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SAA rosters new A330-200 on London-Cape Town route
06/10/11 | Comment
VS use the A340-600 on this route...travelled with them earlier this year several times, and when they re-commence in November same aircraft type.
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Malaysia Airlines unveils new A330-300
31/08/11 | Comment
The last "Faded" interiors experience of the KUL-AMS 747's was quite enough for me. Both were shabby, pale yellow faded interiors, a by-gone era on display. One had such technical problems, that ALL lights and power went off including...
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Etihad and Virgin Blue forge partnership
27/08/10 | Comment
I presume with the Virgin group now global, that Etihad's agreement is with the whole Virgin group in terms of FF program? So VS premium card holders will benefit as Velocity members, with the Etihad reciprocal perks? BT can you...
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THAI Airways rejigs Australian frequencies
08/06/10 | Comment
I took the overnight TG flight BKK to Sydney Mid April, A346 aircraft. First has only 2 /8, & business class was about 20% full, with the 2nd C cabin completely empty! The impact of The Emirate Airlines (Etihad, Emirates, Qatar), has taken...
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Easyjet to fly the Pope to the UK?
03/02/10 | Comment
Next time I am at Westminster cathedral, I shall look out for the collection plate that is coloured Orange. If he does take Ryanair, I will put in an extra 50p for the in-flight holy water cubicle!
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New Ryanair lounge for Stansted
29/01/10 | Comment
Toilets are still chargeable. Turnstile entry. Low Cost -50p to stand. Full service- £1. Buy a book of 5, get one turn-stile Loo access free, and enter in the draw for a full half litre of Old Spice!
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MAS' A380s will offer premium economy
24/01/10 | Comment
Very Interesting move by Malaysian. Air Asia has taken much of their domestic & regional business, & the route KUL- STN offers a fair of about £500 one way for a "Premium" seat. BT reported that these are on an old Canadia Air Aircraft A340 so...
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SIA upgrades Singapore-Sydney flights
04/01/10 | Comment
Alex, An excellent on the ball article many thanks. As you have clearly seen on the Forum, many posts re the confusion, & really is great for BT to advocate & obtain a clear response. Only today i looked for slights down to Sydney, & found...
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KLM unveils Economy Comfort Zone
12/12/09 | Comment
Thanks Andrew, a very constructive point. Loyal as i am to KLM, especially running one of the best EU services, I wouldn't choose them long haul with the extra seat across on their 777 fleet a little time ago. I see that the AF premium...
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KLM unveils Economy Comfort Zone
08/12/09 | Comment
But it seems you cant book these in advance...? No access to such seats at the KLM UK site to try to book today... Buying a fare with the hope that you could Check -in for one of these seats is not very reliable. I wouldn't buy a fare with KLM...
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