WHERE should you go on your next European adventure? We love a hidden gem and, with the help of research from HomeToGo, we’ve dug up spots loved by locals but not yet discovered by Brit tourists. 6 The picturesque town of Asturias in northern SpainCredit: Alamy Sophie Swietochowski shares her pick of holiday hideaways from … Read more
Air New Zealand is now the safest airline in the world, according to analysis by a leading aviation group. Australian-based company AirlineRatings.com publishes its list of the world’s safest airlines annually. The site assesses the flight records of 385 carriers, as well as account audits from aviation governing bodies, crash and serious incident records, safety initiatives, pilot … Read more
A British Airways pilot was reportedly kidnapped while shopping during a stopover in Johannesburg, South Africa. The incident took place in the Melrose Arch complex. The pilot was reportedly tortured for hours for money before he was finally let go, according to local media reports. The man, a first officer with the airline, was approached … Read more
It seems Johannesburg is not a great place for British Airways. Another of the airline’s overnighting crew members has become the victim of crime. Several British Airways crew members staying over between flights have in recent times been subjected to crime in Johannesburg. ALSO READ: Johannesburg: Why are some traffic lights never out? CREW INCIDENT … Read more
MANY people will be thinking about their next trip abroad now that we’re in the early days of 2024. Anyone dreaming of jetting off for a few days in the sun needs to be aware of a major change to the rules surrounding your hand luggage. 2 Airlines have restrictions on the weight and size … Read more
BRITISH Airways has been rocked by a second steward death over the Christmas break after a 52-year-old worker died in a hotel room during a stopover. The BA steward was found dead on December 23 after failing to report for duty. 1 Two BA stewards died unexpectedly while working over the Christmas breakCredit: Getty His … Read more
A FORMER British Airways worker has broken her silence over a horror Hogmanay crash that killed three of her pals and left her in a coma. Lauren Feeney, 29, was given just 0.5 per cent chance of survival after the motor she was a passenger in collided with a 32-tonne truck near Heathrow Airport on … Read more
British Airways is reportedly launching a new route between the UK and a popular European city in Turkey from next year. Holidaymakers can gear up for British Airways flights from London Heathrow Terminal Five to the Turkish city of Izmir, starting next summer, reported The Sun. The English carrier has planned to operate one weekly … Read more
BRITISH Airways is launching a new route between the UK and Turkey, with flights for next summer. Brit holidaymakers can already start looking forward to next summer, with an extra flight announced to an up-and-coming destination in Turkey. 2 British Airways will be launching a new flight between London Heathrow Terminal Five to Izmir in … Read more
By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor Published: 13:41 GMT, 17 December 2023 | Updated: 13:41 GMT, 17 December 2023 One of the greatest thrills when travelling is undoubtedly booking economy on a plane – and having a spare seat next to you. This turns a cattle-class seat into a budget business-class berth, with the option … Read more
