The Flight Detective, Author at TravelUpdate

Review: British Airways Club Europe from Dublin to London City

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jun 6, 2023 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 0

London City Airport is always a delight to fly into. You are much closer to central London when...

Does anyone remember Belgium’s airline Sabena?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jun 4, 2023 | Airlines | 8

Sabena was once the flag carrier of Belgium and it had a very long and storied history. Founded on...

Do you find it difficult to sleep on international flights?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jun 3, 2023 | Airlines | 0

Getting to sleep on a long international flight can be a bit of a challenge. You would think a...

Nice! Dublin Airport to start offering hot food in lounges

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jun 2, 2023 | Airlines, Airport Lounge | 2

Let’s face it, the food offering in an airport lounge is an important part of the...

Want to know the real reason airlines need to weigh you?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jun 1, 2023 | Airlines | 0

There has been a lot of discussion around the fact Air New Zealand are weighing passengers and...

Why did they decide to use a mobile lounge at Washington Dulles?

Posted by The Flight Detective | May 31, 2023 | Airlines | 14

The mobile lounge at Washington Dulles is an interesting thing. I first came across them in the...

Here’s a video of a new Airbus A320neo being painted for Aer Lingus

Posted by The Flight Detective | May 29, 2023 | Airlines | 0

When an aircraft is manufactured, it needs to be painted in an airline’s colours prior to...

Does anyone remember the original Boeing 747 jumbo jet?

Posted by The Flight Detective | May 28, 2023 | Airlines | 6

The Boeing 747, which was nicknamed the jumbo jet, first flew on 9 February 1969. This long range...

How does the British Airways free same day flight change work?

Posted by The Flight Detective | May 27, 2023 | Airlines, Travel Tips | 2

Passengers on European flights with British Airways can avail of a free same day flight change if...

Here’s how to use Avios points for a cheap weekend getaway

Posted by The Flight Detective | May 26, 2023 | Airlines, Loyalty Programs, Travel Tips | 0

Collecting frequent flyer points is a nice little hobby for some. The end game for most people is...