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@ajt124 @SimonCalder That’s what is required. I’ve been in and out about six times in a month and only last time hard. 23 pax missed flight.. If they can separate the two Qs, those registered can use the eGate. People in the Q got it into their heads that those registered were Q jumping and blocked

@Tex2000es @SimonCalder When we landed at Malaga the other month, a very on the ball member of staff, was shouting 'if you have already registered, go straight to the e-gates', that certainly helped the queue to go down 👍.

Greece drops biometric demand for UK tourists. But Brussels insists the entry-exit system “is working very well in the overwhelming majority of member states”. Suspending checks for a few hours is acceptable; scrapping the measures all summer long is not. independent.co.uk/travel/news-an…

@SimonCalder 2/2 Came from Marseilles last night. Long wait but gate open super early to allow for it. New biometric machines are there under sellophane, so looks like they’re about to start.

@British_Airways Brilliant flight this morning BA491 Gib - LHR. Superb crew!!!! Shout out to Demir. So good to see a team enjoy their job

@FearcyzD Much as I love Madonna, they were actually invented for Kate Bush in 1980.

My music teacher told us these headset microphones are called Madonna Mics. It’s insane how influential you have to be for a whole piece of stage equipment be named after you.

@British_Airways At A6 LHR. Instead of using the PA system, we are being bawled at to ‘have your passports open!!’ Group numbers being called by shouting. BA standard???

@British_Airways Are there problems with the app today? I can’t check in for my flight. Tried logging off and on then it locks

@SimonCalder Maybe start with Thailand or Japan…but then go to the Philippines. Largely unspoilt, welcoming people, extraordinary beaches and scenery. The country has suddenly started to develop: Manila has blossomed in the last few years.

An intriguing question I have just received. For someone who has never been to Asia, which is the ideal country to start in? So many to choose from. I will shortlist four for your consideration – leaving out Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Indonesia, Korea ...

@SimonCalder I had 3 flights cancelled 2025 with BA. Generally poor communication: once I was notified by msg. Twice told on arrival. Worst was LCY where they rebooked me to another destination; stated that ground crew ‘don’t work for BA’ so any request to change had to be done by phone.

Cancel culture – airlines. I've had two long-haul trips in a row cancelled: BA London-Singapore, Jetstar from there to Melbourne. So which airlines look after you when they cancel, and which leave you to fend for yourself? Here's my Cancellation Challenge🔽independent.co.uk/travel/news-an…

@SouthernRailUK Thank you

@Tex2000es Hi there, I can see that this service was cancelled due to the ongoing challenges around crew availability. Our apologies for any inconvenience. ^Amy

@SouthernRailUK What’s the reason for the Portsmouth Harbour train which left LVC at 19:05 being cancelled halfway? Onboard crew don’t know

@SouthernRailUK Sorry, yes. Victoria

@Tex2000es Good evening, LVC is a station code for Liverpool Central which we don't run services to/from. Is it possible you mean a different station? ^Kirsty

@Nigel_Farage For the first time ever I am considering Reform. I don’t feel the system works for those who work hard anymore. We need a complete system change. This man talks sense

My New Year message.

@PicturesFoIder Some people are saying here that US restaurants should pay their team members a better wage. So why take it out on the employees? If you travel, it is the right thing to follow local customs, or don’t visit. I tip far more in the US than in Europe because that’s the way it is

@Keir_Starmer I voted Labour. I live in London. To see you have awarded a knighthood to the failed mayor of my city is an insult. Andy Burnham has made a success of his mayoralty of Manchester yet gets nothing. Until this, I was withholding judgment on your time in office so far.

Every day, ordinary people do extraordinary things for their communities. They represent the best of us and the core value of service, which is at the centre of my government. The New Years Honours List celebrates them. I thank the recipients for their incredible contribution.

@British_Airways Just received this. Plane sitting in front of us at gate. Now told no plane as it’s coming from Amsterdam, after told this was our plane and get ready to board. Have they swapped planes? Be honest!!! Email was five minutes out of date when sent! New dept 14:20.

@RizLateef Let’s see it more often: you’re the best!

Thank you lovely peeps. Am touched by your lovely msgs after standing-in for the national news tonight 🙏🏼 Sleep well x

@TfL Why are trains not Picc Line not stopping at Turnham Green? It’s after 22:30. Many of us coming from LHR had to backtrack at Hammersmith.

@bbcquestiontime Please ask the Bishop of Dover to stand for parliament. She’s the most sensible on the panel!

@ChuckCallesto It was an April fool

WTF?