It’s been 3 months since my last flight and my feet were getting very itchy. Luckily lockdown is coming to an end in most of Europe with governments reopening their countries for tourism and normal traffic in stages. After these long weeks of uncertainty, we all need a break, and I’m sure that lots of…
Huge airlines, small tricks, a big problem. Don’t let the airlines bamboozle you out of your money back for a canceled flight. Even during a pandemic, refunds are a basic right for all passengers. Who is affected by this problem? The aviation industry literally came to a halt in March this year and has not…
2020 – A record year for canceled flights 2020 will be forever remembered as the year of Coronavirus, or more specifically COVID-19. The epidemic, which originated in China, since has spread all around the world and officially claimed over 400,000 lives between March and May 2020. To combat the disease, countries all over the world…
Consumers win the refund battle today as the European Commission takes a clear stance on airline refunds siding with the passengers. Despite a major push from airline lobbyists and various EU member states, the European Commission has reiterated the importance of consumer rights and upholding their right to cash refunds for canceled flights. Airlines had…
It’s the worst feeling in the world, searching in your pockets for your passport and it’s not there. The bottom has fallen out of your world as you rifle frantically but to no avail. Whether lost or stolen, not having your passport, national ID, driver’s license or credit cards when abroad can feel like a…
A recent study in the USA by the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center in conjunction with DietDetective.com revealed that the quality of drinking water varies wildly by airline and many provide passengers with water that is not safe to drink. The 2011 Aircraft Drinking Water Rule (ADWR) requires US airlines to provide passengers and…
There’s nothing better than coming home to your best friend in the whole world after a long day at work. Just seeing them wagging their tails or padding softly toward you puts the smile right back on our face. Dogs and cats have been part of our lives for thousands of years, dogs first for…
Milan, February 11th 2020: Air Italy becomes the latest airline to go into liquidation. A shareholder’s meeting decided to ground the ailing airline that has suffered €380 million in liabilities in the last 2 years. The company has stated that passengers with flights up to the 25th of February will be honoured with alternate flights…
Airport scanners – Big Brother or Big Mother? Security concerns have made air travel a pretty invasive affair, but the security process is actually designed to protect us, the passengers. It is critical to the safety of all who fly that hold luggage, hand luggage and each passenger’s physical person are all checked by scanners…
Storm Ciara, Sabine in the German speaking countries, has severely affected flights in many countries. Heavy rainfalls and winds of over 160kmph have cancelled and delayed flights with Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands hit hardest. Passengers flying to or from the following airports should contact their airlines immediately: Airport Cancelled Percentage Munich International (MUC) 149 29%…
