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Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
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- Scottish Sun
Thousands of BA customers urged to check holiday vouchers now – or lose them for good
Find out how to check if you have unused vouchers FLY BYE Thousands of BA customers urged to check holiday vouchers now – or lose them for good Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITISH Airways customers are running out of time to use millions of pounds worth of vouchers for travel. The airline gave out e-vouchers to travellers who had a flight or holiday disrupted during Covid. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The clock is ticking for customers looking to use their Covid travel vouchers Credit: PA As part of the small print on the vouchers, you needed to initially use the vouchers by the end of April 2022. However, this date was extended by the airline multiple times into 2023, 2024, and now finally to September 30, 2025. This means there is little more than a month to book and complete a trip with the vouchers if you have some left to use otherwise they'll expire completely. British Airways' parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) estimates there are still around £420million worth of unused flight vouchers. This figure also includes vouchers that have not been used with other airlines owned by the company including Aer Lingus and Iberia. You could have a voucher from BA if your flight was cancelled by the airline during the pandemic. To check thoroughly search your emails to see if there is a voucher tucked away. You can also search through your email address on a dedicated search engine on the BA website. Then if you've got any vouchers, you should get an email back with British Airways' within a couple of hours with the amount you have to spemnd. If you still can't find anything but have a niggling feeling that you should have a voucher, contact BA customer service through its online form or by calling 0344 493 0787. How do I redeem my flight voucher? You'll need to visit and find the flights you'd like to book. As you come to pay, enter your voucher code. The total amount you'll need to pay including after you've applied your voucher will then be shown and you'll be able to continue and make a payment. You can use either the full value of your voucher in a single booking or use some of it to pay for a less expensive booking. If you don't use all of the credit issued on your voucher, British Airways will send you another voucher covering the difference. Vouchers don't cover extras such as seat reservations – you'll need to pay for these another way. Can I swap my voucher for a cash refund? Sadly not. Some customers were initially able to get a cash refund for disrupted travel plans but that is no longer the case. You'll need to use up the voucher on flights or a holiday to avoid losing out on the money you spent. Get travel insurance as soon as you book travel Heading on holidays is one of the most exciting parts of the year for many Brits. But when things go wrong, it can leave you out of pocket. One way to help cover yourself is to buy travel insurance as soon as you book flights or accommodation. Insurance covers the cost associated with disruption and other hiccups that can hit holidaymakers before they've even set off. However, you'll need to have the policy in place before disruption takes hold to get a payout. But more than one in four don't get cover in place until the day of departure leaving theme exposed to issues and big costs, according to data from comparison site It's also a good idea to use a credit card rather than debit card for booking a getaway. This is because any purchases made on a credit card between £100 and £30,000 are covered by your provider if things go wrong, thanks to Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. This includes holidays and airline bookings and means, for example, if an airline or tour operator goes into administration, your money would be protected.
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
The three new holiday destinations British Airways is launching to this year from affordable capitals to Spanish cities
One of the destinations has the longest underground slide in the world SHORT BREAK The three new holiday destinations British Airways is launching to this year from affordable capitals to Spanish cities BRITISH Airways is adding more short-haul flight destinations to its roster for the winter season - and one has highs of 20C in November. The airline has revealed it will be flying from London to Rabat in Morocco, Graz in Austria and adding more flights to a popular Spanish city for the winter season. Advertisement 5 Rabat is the capital of Morocco but hasn't been plagued by over tourism Credit: Alamy 5 Rabat is a coastal city with two main beaches for swimming and sunbathing Credit: Alamy Rabat in Morocco is one of the newest routes added to the roster by British Airways - and Rabat is just over three hours away from the UK. The airline will fly from London Gatwick starting from November 9, and will operate year-round so Brits can escape to get some Moroccan sunshine. Rabat is the third destination to Morocco that British Airways, and country's capital city. Morocco is a popular spot for Brits seeking winter sun as temperatures remain between 18C and 20C throughout the colder season. Advertisement It's often described as being Morocco's 'understated coastal capital' because it isn't quite as popular as other places in the country like Marrakesh and Fez. Rabat has two main beaches, Rabat Beach and Oudayas Beach. Rabat Beach is the more popular spot for swimming and sunbathing, while Oudayas Beach is much quieter. Flights to Graz in Austria begin on November 21, 2025, running three times per week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from London Gatwick. Advertisement Currently there are no other flights that fly directly between London and Graz. The southern city has historical sites and is surrounded by farms and vineyards. The New British Airways First Class Seat 5 Graz is full of historical sites and vineyards too Credit: Alamy 5 The famous clock tower in the centre of the city is 49 feet tall Credit: Alamy Advertisement Graz is home to the largest underground slide in the world at Schlossberg Hill. What was once a historical attraction has been turned into a winding slide. The slide is set across a 175-metre track which can reach speeds of up to 25km/h, and visitors go through Schlossbergstollen caves in 40 seconds. The city has a huge clock tower called Grazer Uhrturm, it's 94 foot tall tower holds three bells. Advertisement The temperature in November has highs of eight and lows of one. There are ski resorts near Graz, espsecially in the Graz-Umgebung district. The resorts are small, but can be more affordable than the larger more well-known resorts. British Airways is adding more services to Madrid, this time from London City Airport. Advertisement These will leave 11 times a week and bring the weekly total up to 44 alongside the existing London Heathrow flights. Plus, here's Sun Travel's verdict after trying out British Airways' new First Class sea with a mini hotel room. And the lesser-visited European country gets first British Airways flights. 5 British Airways is adding more short-haul routes from London Credit: Alamy
The Irish Sun
09-07-2025
- The Irish Sun
The three new holiday destinations British Airways is launching to this year from affordable capitals to Spanish cities
BRITISH Airways is adding more short-haul flight destinations to its roster for the winter season - and one has highs of 20C in November. The airline has revealed it will be flying from London to Rabat in Morocco, Graz in Advertisement 5 Rabat is the capital of Morocco but hasn't been plagued by over tourism Credit: Alamy 5 Rabat is a coastal city with two main beaches for swimming and sunbathing Credit: Alamy The airline will fly from Morocco is a popular spot for Brits seeking winter sun as temperatures remain between 18C and 20C throughout the colder season. Advertisement Read More on European Breaks It's often described as being Morocco's 'understated coastal capital' because it isn't quite as popular as other places in the country like Rabat has two main beaches, Rabat Beach and Oudayas Beach. Rabat Beach is the more popular spot for swimming and sunbathing, while Oudayas Beach is much quieter. Flights to Graz in Advertisement Most read in City breaks Currently there are no other flights that fly directly between London and Graz. The southern city has historical sites and is surrounded by farms and The New British Airways First Class Seat 5 Graz is full of historical sites and vineyards too Credit: Alamy 5 The famous clock tower in the centre of the city is 49 feet tall Credit: Alamy Advertisement Graz is home to the What was once a historical attraction has been turned into a winding slide. The slide is set across a 175-metre track which can reach speeds of up to 25km/h, and visitors go through Schlossbergstollen caves in 40 seconds. The city has a huge clock tower called Grazer Uhrturm, it's 94 foot tall tower holds three bells. Advertisement The temperature in November has highs of eight and lows of one. There are Graz-Umgebung district. The resorts are small, but can be more affordable than the larger more well-known resorts. British Airways is adding more services to Madrid, this time from Advertisement These will leave 11 times a week and bring the weekly total up to 44 alongside the existing London Heathrow flights. Plus, here's And the 5 British Airways is adding more short-haul routes from London Credit: Alamy Advertisement
Scottish Sun
19-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
British Airways crew mistakenly booked into a sex dungeon and were kept awake by 24-hour orgy
Staff reported constant noise, and witnessed 'drug deals and prostitution', as well as a '24-hour orgy' BA SEX HOTEL British Airways crew mistakenly booked into a sex dungeon and were kept awake by 24-hour orgy Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITISH Airways crew were mistakenly booked into a sex dungeon — and got no sleep owing to moans and groans from a 24-hour orgy. Staff who tried to kip in bondage-themed beds were unable to work the next day. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 British Airways crew were mistakenly booked into a sex dungeon in Milan 3 Staff were supposed to be staying in a hotel with a very similar name Their bosses booked the team into the Motel in the Italian city of Milan but had confused it with the nearby Hotel. At least 12 staff were made to stay in the seedy hub, which boasts a vagina-shaped spa bath. A source told The Sun: 'Crew were booked into a pay-by-the-hour sex hotel last Thursday. They were confronted with bondage sets, mirrored ceilings, human dog cages and leather harnesses. 'It was obvious that this wasn't the place the crew was supposed to stay. "Getting proper rest is essential to maintaining the safety of aircraft and passengers. 'It was a comical mistake by the hotel booking team, but had serious implications. Some of the team who stayed in the sex dungeon didn't get any sleep, so they couldn't operate on BA services the following day. They were kept awake by thrillseekers moaning and groaning all day and night. 'Staff reported constant noise, and witnessed 'drug deals and prostitution', as well as a '24-hour orgy. 'There were adult workers outside propositing staff. Crew even reported suspicious fluids in their rooms which made their skin crawl.' Despite the mix-up, there were no reported delays to BA flights. The airline said: 'A small number of crew were moved to unapproved hotel rooms due to availability issues with our usual provider, without our knowledge. We are urgently investigating to prevent a repeat.' Group STUNNED after finding 'sex dungeon' in their Airbnb after opening door with broken handle
The Irish Sun
19-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
British Airways crew mistakenly booked into a sex dungeon and were kept awake by 24-hour orgy
BRITISH Airways crew were mistakenly booked into a sex dungeon — and got no sleep owing to moans and groans from a 24-hour orgy. Staff who tried to kip in bondage-themed beds were unable to work the next day. 3 British Airways crew were mistakenly booked into a sex dungeon in Milan 3 Staff were supposed to be staying in a hotel with a very similar name Their bosses booked the team into the Motel in the Italian city of Milan but had confused it with the nearby Hotel. At least 12 staff were made to stay in the seedy hub, which boasts a vagina-shaped spa bath. A source told The Sun: 'Crew were booked into a pay-by-the-hour sex hotel last Thursday. They were confronted with bondage sets, mirrored ceilings, human dog cages and leather harnesses. 'It was obvious that this wasn't the place the crew was supposed to stay. READ MORE BA NEWS "Getting proper rest is essential to maintaining the safety of aircraft and passengers. 'It was a comical mistake by the hotel booking team, but had serious implications. Some of the team who stayed in the sex dungeon didn't get any sleep, so they couldn't operate on BA services the following day. They were kept awake by thrillseekers moaning and groaning all day and night. 'Staff reported constant noise, and witnessed 'drug deals and prostitution', as well as a '24-hour orgy. 'There were adult workers outside propositing staff. Crew even reported suspicious fluids in their rooms which made their skin crawl.' Most read in The Sun Despite the mix-up, there were no reported delays to BA flights. The airline said: 'A small number of crew were moved to unapproved hotel rooms due to availability issues with our usual provider, without our knowledge. We are urgently investigating to prevent a repeat.' Group STUNNED after finding 'sex dungeon' in their Airbnb after opening door with broken handle 3 At least 12 staff were made to stay in the seedy hub, which boasts a vagina-shaped spa bath
