NEWCASTLE - 8

[VentureGo]

Via LHR & GTW!!!

GTW is Holesov Airport Czech Republic - LGW (Gatwick) is not served by BA from NCL so I think LHR is only option for Ash666 to use avios to fly from NCL and transit via another airport.
I thought codeshare flights could be booked eg Aer Lingus via Dublin, Vuelling via Barcelona etc.., but this doesn't seem possible through BA Exec. site, nor via Avios (Airmiles old site, where BE/BA codeshare amongst others used to be bookable)

[ash666]

Oops, blame google search!

It is 1000X more convenient to have just 1 flight. For short haul having to transit means it's barely worth it.

[tigertanaka]

I have redeemed avios on BA from NCL 3 times in the past year (LHR, DXB and HKG). If you can spend £10k on an Amex card in a 12 month period, get a BA Premium Plus card and get a free companion ticket.

For me, BA is far better than KL who give pathetic miles for short haul economy flights (even with a 100% bonus as a platinum).

[ash666]

KL and AF are both part of the Flying Blue club but AF gives a lot more air miles for the same journey.

[HH6702]

Anything new from easyjet then??

[BFS BHD]

Think easyJet normally release new route after releasing the other routes. So will likely be an announcement in the next few weeks for new route.

[Una Due Tfc]

Originally Posted by VentureGo

GTW is Holesov Airport Czech Republic - LGW (Gatwick) is not served by BA from NCL so I think LHR is only option for Ash666 to use avios to fly from NCL and transit via another airport.
I thought codeshare flights could be booked eg Aer Lingus via Dublin, Vuelling via Barcelona etc.., but this doesn't seem possible through BA Exec. site, nor via Avios (Airmiles old site, where BE/BA codeshare amongst others used to be bookable)

Before the IAG takeover you could use Avios on EI (and United airmiles too), but you had to ring up BA and nag them. It was a lot cheaper apparently as EI didn't have a fuel surcharge. Not sure if either is still the case but might be worth giving BA a call all the same.

[tigertanaka]

Yes you can use avios for flights on Aer Lingus but you need to call BA. I guess this might change soon with Aer Lingus introducing Avios as their mileage currency.

[ash666]

Thanks for the info

[CabinCrewe]

cant you do it through Avios website rather than having to phone?

[Una Due Tfc]

Originally Posted by CabinCrewe

cant you do it through Avios website rather than having to phone?

I have no idea, all I know is there's no fuel surcharge and business class on everything except SFO is considerably less than BA, especially BOS and JFK apparently.

[Jamesair]

This mornings UA074 not expected till 1350, that's quite a delay.

[Travel Agent]

Looks like it took off then returned to EWR

[ash666]

Just looking at the weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow.
How capable is NCL of dealing with fog?

[Chesty Morgan]

Very, it just sits there.

[AerRyan]

Cat II ILS, 300m RVR required, deals fairly well.

[ash666]

Thanks, fingers crossed.

[AerRyan]

Originally Posted by Travel Agent

Looks like it took off then returned to EWR

On approach to NCL now.

[Chesty Morgan]

Cat III actually and depending on aircraft you only need 50m RVR.

[ash666]

I assume there must be different regulations for take-off and landing??