The Flight Detective, Author at TravelUpdate

Here’s a video on what is happening at Berlin’s closed Tegel Airport

Posted by The Flight Detective | Oct 1, 2023 | Airlines, Videos | 6

Berlin once had three major airports, which were Tempelhof, Schönefeld and Tegel Airport. It was...

Have you ever had another airline’s branded items on your flight?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 30, 2023 | Airlines | 8

Corporations are naturally quite protective of their brand and logo. After all, it is the major...

Do you know what happened to the five unsold Concordes?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 21, 2023 | Airlines | 2

When you look at the twentieth century from a technological point of view, it truly is amazing....

Want to be a pilot and not pay anything for it? British Airways is now taking applications!

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 20, 2023 | Airlines | 0

It is the dream of many a young girl or boy to become a pilot. I certainly wanted to be one when I...

Here’s how to find your Aer Lingus fare class for Avios earning before you book

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 19, 2023 | Airlines, Loyalty Programs, Travel Tips | 0

You would be forgiven for thinking the only way to find your Aer Lingus fare class is by checking...

Have you discovered a brand via an airline and bought their products?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 18, 2023 | Airlines | 12

When I am flying, I tend to pay attention to what is going on around me. Since I started...

Flying Aer Lingus Business Class to Dublin? Use their arrivals lounge for a shower!

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 17, 2023 | Airlines, Lounge Reviews, Travel Tips | 4

One of my favourite things to do after a long-haul flight is to have a shower in an airport...

Qatar Airways are selling Avios in the Privilege Club with a 50% Bonus

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 7, 2023 | Airlines, Loyalty Programs | 2

Qatar Airways are currently selling Avios in their Privilege Club frequent flyer programme. There...

Review: Finnair Airbus A350 business class from Helsinki to London

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 4, 2023 | Airlines, Flight Reviews, Reviews and Reports | 2

I decided to fly Finnair’s A350 business class in the hope of getting their new AirLounge...

What was a United DC-8 flight like back in 1959?

Posted by The Flight Detective | Sep 3, 2023 | Airlines | 8

You could find a United DC-8 in the skies for over 30 years. As the launch customer, they took...