New Survey going out: "How do you imagine a new VIP lounge at Madrid-Barajas Airport? Just got offered to fill a survey about "How do you imagine a new VIP lounge at Madrid-Barajas Airport?"

Looks like they are looking into making the lounge more exclusive. The survey is for both T4 and T4s lounge. They are asking the following at...
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Change to KLM redemption pricing Along with some others (on HFP) I have noticed a change to KLM redemption pricing when using VS points.

Previously UK to Germany + Switzerland (for example) via Amsterdam was 4k one way in Y, 8k one way in J.

Now, it's pricing up at 8k / 16k...
https://www.flyertalk.com/foru....m/virgin-atlantic-ai

Companion boarding with elite? I saw some news media stories a few months ago that AA was introducing an automated system at the gate to flag and shame those trying to aboard ahead of their appropriate group.

My question is, how does this affect a companion (low status/high...
https://www.flyertalk.com/foru....m/american-airlines-

Extending reward stay from 2 to 5 nights. I have an upcoming reward stay at a SLH property for 2 nights starting tomorrow. Thinking of extending to 5 nights to get the extra free night. There is availability but obviously I can’t cancel the booking and book 5 nights as check in is in the...
https://www.flyertalk.com/foru....m/hilton-hilton-hono

European Union considering watering down EU261 Not sure where to put this so mods please move if you see fit as it affects the EU but the article focuses more on how it could affect UK travelers (and BA).

https://www.yahoo.com/news/eu-....regulations-could-le
https://www.flyertalk.com/foru....m/british-airways-br