Stratford-upon-Avon Butterfly Farm is all set to re-open its doors and welcome visitors back from 17 May in line with Stage 3 of the Government’s roadmap. Tickets must be booked in advance using the online booking system and will be available from 11 May. Stratford Butterfly Farm is a COVID-19 secure environment and has achieved Visit Britain’s ‘Good […]
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The British Have Digitized Queuing – British Airways Debuts Digital Queue App
British Airways will be trialling new intelligent queuing technology from Qmatic, that will enable customers to virtually queue at check-in by pre-booking their slot time in advance of arriving at the airport. The technology, that is optional for customers, will be trialled by British Airways for three months on selected flights departing from Heathrow Terminal […]
BRITISH AIRWAYS AIRLIFTS 27 TONNES OF URGENT MEDICAL AID FOR INDIA ON SPECIAL EMERGENCY FLIGHT, AS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS IN THE COUNTRY WORSENS
As the humanitarian crisis in India worsens, British Airways has announced it will fly a Boeing 777-200 aircraft loaded with emergency aid to Delhi this evening to support the Indian government as the country continues to battle rising Coronavirus cases with dwindling oxygen supplies. The airline commissioned a special project team to organise the flight, which is due to leave on Wednesday May 5 at 5pm (BA257F), landing […]
DAVID BRADLEY AND JOHN BARROWMAN WILL FEATURE IN PRE-RECORDED CAMEOS FOR DOCTOR WHO TIME FRACTURE
Following last week’s cast announcement, more details are today revealed about the immersive theatrical adventure Doctor Who Time Fracture. David Bradley and John Barrowman, both well loved by fans of the Doctor Who TV series, are reprising their roles as William Hartnell’s First Doctor and Captain Jack Harkness respectively in pre-recorded cameo appearances for the immersive show […]
British Airways Launches London City Flights to Jersey and Gibraltar
Thursday 8 April 2021 – British Airways has today announced the launch of two new routes to Jersey and Gibraltar from London City Airport. Operating initially over the summer period, the routes will launch on 25 June, 2021. Two flights a week will operate to Jersey and Gibraltar – on Mondays and Fridays – offering […]
British Motor Museum to run a full schedule of shows this summer!
The British Motor Museum is gearing up to run a full schedule of motoring shows and events this year. Following the Government’s road map announcement the Museum is planning to reopen on 17 May and is delighted to say that its popular show season will also return in line with all government guidelines. Over 14 […]
British Airways Lets You Take First Class Food Home Since You Can’t Fly
Travellers who are missing the skies and want to experience the culinary delights of first class dining can do so from their home thanks to a new partnership between British Airways, Feast Box and DO & CO. The airline has teamed up with its premium catering partner DO & CO, and Feast Box, a provider […]
Behind the scenes during a global pandemic – the seventh series of ‘Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’
Tonight ‘Heathrow: Britain’s Busiest Airport’ returns to our screens, against the backdrop of the global pandemic, showcasing the airport as it grapples with the biggest challenge in its history. Where previously, colleagues would have dealt with bustling departure lounges and excited travellers as they carefully managed Heathrow’s capacity constraints, this series provides a behind-the-scenes look […]
Swanage Railway Plans Post-COVID Re-opening!
Dedicated volunteers are planning for a re-opening of the Swanage Railway with Covid-safe steam trains resuming between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage on Monday, 12 April, 2021 – subject to the lifting of Government restrictions. The Swanage Railway has been awarded ‘We’re Good to Go’ certification by the Visit England tourism body for demonstrating the […]
BRITISH AIRWAYS OFFERS DISCOUNTED RAPID COVID-19 TEST KITS FOR CUSTOMERS TO TAKE WITH THEM ABROAD
To give ultimate peace of mind when planning future travel, British Airways has today announced that its customers can order discounted global antigen tests from Government-approved COVID-19 testing provider, Qured, at an exclusive price of £33. The rapid test kits are ultra-convenient and can be ordered to any UK address. Designed to be portable, customers […]