The Flight Detective, Author at TravelUpdate

Want A Meal On British Airways? Bring Your Credit Card!

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 12, 2017 | Airlines | 4

British Airways are no longer offering a complimentary meal to passengers flying Euro Traveller....

Should Obese People Be Charged For An Extra Seat?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 10, 2017 | Airlines | 22

Passengers happily ensconced in their seat are fun to watch during boarding. When an obviously...

Bonus Avios Offer For British Airways Frequent Flyers

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 9, 2017 | Loyalty Programs | 2

British Airways are offering bonus Avios points once again. All members of the Executive Club are...

Unbelievable Deals In Qatar Airways January 2017 Sale

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 8, 2017 | Airlines, Deals | 6

Qatar Airways is well known for having excellent deals from time to time on their flights. They...

What’s Upstairs Like On A British Airways A380 in Club?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 7, 2017 | Airlines, Flight Reviews | 0

Flying upstairs on an aircraft is rare enough. Most aircraft have a single level and only the...

Are These The Wackiest Airline Safety Videos Ever?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 6, 2017 | Airlines | 0

Once everyone is seated and before take-off, airlines will play their safety video. It is...

History: Automatic Landings and Shakedown Flights

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 5, 2017 | Airlines | 0

It is no secret that I am a little bit in love with the Vickers VC10. This British built aircraft...

What Surprising Delights Make A Perfect Flight?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 4, 2017 | Airlines | 6

There is no such thing as a perfect flight, or is there? Throughout my travels I have gradually...

What Is The Least You Can Pack For A Trip?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Jan 3, 2017 | Airlines, Travel Tips | 4

Perhaps I am lazy or perhaps I am addicted to comfort but schlepping around a heavy bag...

What are the secret passenger rules on flights?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Dec 30, 2016 | Airlines | 12

People who fly rarely are generally oblivious to the unwritten rules of flying. There are various...