Air France KLM has updated its seating policy in Economy Class to give greater choice to its most loyal frequent flyers and to make it easier for families to sit together.

The following passengers eligible for free Economy Class seat selection prior to check-in are:

After 20 years as Apex International Hotel, the name has changed to Apex Grassmarket Hotel to better reflect the hotel's prime location in the heart of Edinburgh. Located on the Grassmarket, the hotel looks directly across to the majestic outline of Edinburgh Castle and down on the rolling roofs of Old Town, making it the perfect base from which to explore Edinburgh's iconic attractions, with the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and the Scottish National Gallery are just a brief walk away.

Avios, which operates the British Airways Executive Club and Iberia Plus frequent-flyer schemes, will re-launch the Aer Lingus loyalty programme, as AerClub from next spring. Passengers will be able to collect reward points on flights and other travel services including car hire and hotels. The new scheme will have four tiers of membership instead of three and will offer members the opportunity to earn points based on frequency of travel and spend on Aer Lingus.

Air France offers personalised services, a wide selection of flights and great fares on a vast network for your business travel needs within Europe, North Africa and Israel. For your flights in the Economy cabin, choose between the following tickets to meet your needs; Economy Mini for a more basic trip, Economy Classic for a more economical trip and Economy Flex for a more efficient trip.

Do you need efficient, quick and flexible services during your business trips? New Economy Flex is the answer.

If you happen to have found yourself travelling from London St Pancras in the last week or two, you might have spotted Eurostar's first new e320 Siemens train.

Qatar Airways have announced the launch of eight direct flights from Birmingham to Doha and beyond commencing the 30th March 2016. Birmingham will be Qatar Airways fourth departure point in the UK after London Heathrow, Manchester and Edinburgh. The schedule for Birmingham is designed to allow passengers good connectivity to Asia, Australia, Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Africa in both directions. The flights will be operated on the state-of the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner.

From the 15th March 2016 passengers who are visa-exempt for travel to Canada will be required to obtain an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) prior to their departure to Canada. Visa-exempt passengers trasiting via Canada are also required to obtain an eTA prior to their departure. Exemptions include U.S. nationals and individuals who are in possesion of a valid Canadian.

Finnair Plus Platinum, Gold and Silver members can now earn extra Finnair Plus award points for flights between Europe and Japan when flying with Finnair, British Airways or Japan Airlines.
In order to receive extra points you need to fly on one of the eligible routes until the 29th February 2016. Finnair Plus Platinum members will receive 100% extra award points (instead of 25%), Gold members receive 50% extra award points (instead of 15%) and Silver members receive 25% (instead of 10%).

The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a new web directory for passengers with disabilities as part of the 'Your Right to Fly' programme. The online resource will provide details for passengers with a disability or reduced mobility at all UK airports and 50 major airlines flying to and from the UK to improve the quality and accessibility of available assistance.

With airlines already reporting record levels of travel expected over the festive period, we have compiled a list of seven tips to ensure you travel stress free this Christmas. With less than a month to go, now is the time to start finalising your travel arrangements.