Travel expert Simon Calder issues Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways latest 'development' update

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/travel-expert-simon-calder-issues-36805198

@bkuhn I'll also point out that #VirginAtlantic is part of SkyTeam these days, so @karen could give it a shot for going to London. It's pretty fun and affordable. The planes are super-new and spacious, even in economy class.

That might resolve the conflict for both of you. 😉

Gat On A Sat 3 7th February 2026.

G-VIBE, Boeing 747-219B, Virgin Atlantic, being towed to it's stand at London Gatwick, 1999 or 2000.

#London #Gatwick #LGW #EGKK #Boeing #B747 #VirginAtlantic #GatOnASat
#AvGeek #aviation #planespotting #photography

'I'm a flight attendant and you don't need to dress smart or buy gifts to get an upgrade'

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.mirror.co.uk/travel/flight-attendant-hack-free-upgrade-36581572

I lived in Mexico in 1999. 27 years later, I was humbled by what I found

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/20/lived-mexico-1999-27-years-later-humbled-found-26329273/

Flight attendant’s honest tip will give you ‘genuine chance’ of being upgraded

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2026/01/18/flight-attendants-honest-tip-will-give-genuine-chance-upgraded-26368618/