Whether you’re flying from New York to Sydney or Auckland to London, breaking up your long flights on a stopover can be an ideal way to make the journey much more enjoyable. But you don’t have to spend time amongst the concrete jungle. Here are our top 7 best beach stopovers when travelling long haul: […]
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Dec
Dec
A layover in LAX can be a drag especially if you’ve got more than 5 hours between flights, which is why a quick trip to the beach after you’ve dropped off your connecting luggage can be a welcome relief from the sights and sounds of a busy airport terminal. Here we discover the closest beaches […]
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Apr
Apr
I noticed the other day when I was searching for a flight to New York that there was a stop in Shannon when you fly with BA from London City Airport. I wanted to find out why this was but it then led me to my next question. Why do planes make stops? Planes make […]
05
Apr
Apr
Flight delays. We’ve all suffered from them and we’ve all been offered very little in return for the inconvenience, but the airline doesn’t want delays either. The better the on time performance, the more efficient the aircraft are and the more profit airlines will make on a flight. It also means passengers don’t miss onward […]
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Apr
Apr
Even if you’re on a short stopover, Tokyo’s airports cater well for non-Japanese speakers. But when I first travelled through Tokyo, one thing that worried me was whether Narita airport had English signs. Fear not… Both Tokyo Narita and Haneda airports do have English signs. You’ll find that signs are in Japanese, English, Chinese and […]
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Apr
Apr
So you’ve only got one night in Abu Dhabi. Where do you stay, what do you do and where do you go? Here’s our complete guide. So where should you stay? The best place to stay in Abu Dhabi for one night is on Yas Island. If you’ve only got a short time, Yas Island […]