Entries by david

French air traffic control strike

24th June – 29th June 2014 French air traffic controllers have voted to strike. There is potential for some disruption to flights crossing French airspace this week. As usual with action of this type the effect will be random – and may effect any UK airport / flight. As always we will monitor inbound flights […]

Heathrow Terminal Update

Below are the latest airline moves 24 June: US Airways will operate from Terminal 3 2 July: EVA Air, Thai, Turkish Airlines will operate from Terminal 2 4 July: Avianca will begin operating from Terminal 2 9 July: Aer Lingus will operate from Terminal 2  

Heathrow Terminal 2 – Which Airlines

London Heathrow’s new terminal 2 opens on 4th June 2014. There will be a phased switch by airlines to this new facility between the opening and October   Airline moves at a glance Airline Date Moving from and to Aegean 23 July 2014 from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2 Aer Lingus 9 July 2014 from […]

Heathrow Terminal 2 – Operating Airlines

London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 “Queens Terminal” opens on 4 June 2014. Terminal 2 will be home to 23 Star Alliance member airlines as well as Aer Lingus Virgin Little Red and Germanwings. Full details of airlines moving to terminal 2 can be found here. It is likely that there will be a “shuffle” of […]

DVLA Photo License Scam

MOTORISTS WARNED WHEN APPLYING FOR A DRIVING LICENCE ONLINE DVLA are warning motorists against using websites other than GOV.UK to apply for a driving licence. Several websites offer a check and send service for driving licence applications but these are in no way affiliated with GOV.UK and may charge up to 3 times the normal […]

Heathrow Terminal 4 Parking

Parking at London Heathrow just got more expensive!. For the past two years there have been problems in accessing and using the short stay car park at Terminal 4 at peak times – ie when most flights are scheduled to land.  BAA and Apco Parking have obviously been working hard to resolve this layout / […]

Free calls to Phillipines from UK

Vibre have introduced a “FREE CALLS TO PHILLIPINES” service. Calls can be made to regular numbers – the receipient of the call does not have to install any software. Further inforation and a “how to guide” can be found here

Beware – New penalties for uninsured motor vehicles

Under Continuous Insurance Enforcement, when a registered keeper of a vehicle appears to be uninsured, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau sends them an advisory letter that sets out the steps they need to take to comply with the law. If the keeper fails to comply, their details are transferred to the DVLA for enforcement. This means […]

Flight Updates – 27th / 28th October 2013

Severe weather is forecast for southern England and northern Europe on Sunday night and Monday. These weather conditions are likely to cause disruption to flights including cancellations. Please check the status of your flight with airports before travelling. London Heathrow London Gatwick London Stansted Southampton Road and rail networks are also expected to be disrupted, […]

Heathrow Terminal 2 – Airlines Announced

London Heathrow’s new Terminal 2 opens on 4 June 2014 – and will be known as the Queens Terminal. Many airlines will make the new terminal their home including Star Alliance Aer Lingus Virgin Atlantic Little Red Germanwings Full details of airlines that will operate can be found here. There will no doubt be a […]