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November 2026

Airlines
AirHelp vs Compensair vs claiming EU flight compensation yourself
You can claim EU flight compensation from the airline yourself at no company fee. AirHelp and Compensair take a share if they win. Official fee pages, updated in November 2026, are compared here.
Nov 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Lounges
How Holiday Extras lounge passes and parking work at UK airports
Holiday Extras sells prepaid lounge visits and parking at UK airports as a booking agent. Live prices change, sample quotes on the sales page should not be treated as current, and lounge changes close 24 hours out.
Nov 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Airlines
A 3-year breach at Amadeus hit Thai, Cathay, JAL and SIA bookings. Some passport numbers were exposed
About 250,000 booking records were accessed between August 2023 and September 2026. Airlines say card data was safe. Here is what was exposed and what to do.
Nov 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Aircraft
The jet built for Qantas' 22-hour flights just flew 24 hours nonstop and set a world record
Airbus says its A350-1000ULR flew 12,503 nautical miles from Melbourne to Toulouse, a record for a commercial airliner. Qantas plans Sydney-London flights in 2027.
Nov 10, 2026By Patrick Karsh
Loyalty programs
BA is cutting Club World bonus tier points by up to 60%. Book before Nov. 25 to lock in the old rates
Extra tier points on Club World, First and some partner fares fall for flights from April 2027 booked from Nov. 25, as Silver and Gold targets rise.
Nov 9, 2026By Patrick Karsh

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