Episodios

  • October 3rd - Flight cancellations – what is the best way to deal with them?
    Oct 3 2025

    That's the discussion I've been having with my excellent colleague, global travel editor Annabel Grossman. In September we both had flight cancellations, and without a buffer that can trigger stress and disappointment. It's worth politely and respectfully pushing back to ask for better replacement flights. Best of all, have your flight cancelled on your homebound leg, with a day available.


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    8 m
  • October 2nd - The insider's guide to "status matching" with travel loyalty schemes
    Oct 2 2025

    Rob Burgess, founder of the frequent flyer website Head for Points, explains how to benefit from this quirk: could status with one airline earn you the equivalent of British Airways Silver with the help of a $199 payment?


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    8 m
  • October 1st - Is the Airbus A321 XLR the biggest gamechanger in aviation?
    Oct 1 2025

    That's the belief of Rhys Jones of the frequent-flyer website Head for Points, who explains why the economics of the extra long range narrow-bodied twin jet makes it the perfect plane for many unserved routes. But watch out for meal times ...


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    7 m
  • September 30th - Play, a low-cost Icelandic airline, has shut down
    Sep 30 2025

    The carrier is telling passengers: “All flights have been cancelled.” Around 500 staff have lost their jobs. It follows former Icelandic carriers Primera Air and Wow Air into aviation oblivion; those airlines failed in 2018 and 2019 respectively. Last summer I talked to the chief executive, Einar Örn Ólafsson, who set out his vision. Sadly, it was not to be.


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    7 m
  • September 29th - Entry-exit system: 'We're ready, so bring it on'
    Sep 29 2025

    That's the message from Yann Leriche, chief executive of Getlink – the company that runs Eurotunnel and LeShuttle car-carrying operation between Folkestone and Calais. He's been talking me through the planning and the experience once the EU's digital border scheme begins.


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    7 m
  • September 26th - Meet Linger, the company that wants to organise the ultimate career break for you
    Sep 26 2025

    Steve Wilson, founder of Linger, tells me that many legal and financial services firms are happy for their top people to take sabbatical – a break to help them re-energise – and he and his team can deliver life-changing experiences.


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    8 m
  • September 25th - All change for British travellers to Europe from 12 October
    Sep 25 2025

    Hi from London St Pancras International – most beautiful railway station in the world, and also the hub for Eurostar. I am talking to Simon Lejeune, Chief Safety and Stations Officer for the cross-Channel rail firm, about the big changes the impending entry-exit system will bring.


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  • September 24th - Gatwick – what will expansion mean, and when will passengers get to benefit?
    Sep 24 2025

    My guest is Stewart Wingate, Vinci Airports Managing Director for United Kingdom, overseeing future development and strategic direction of London Gatwick, Edinburgh Airport and Belfast International.


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    4 m