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    Train departed 3 minutes ahead of schedule

    The 1536 from maidenhead to marlow departed maidenhead at 1533 today. It is scheduled to wait for the 1532 arrival from Paddington which arrived at 1534 so quite a few people have an hour waiting for the next service to marlow
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    Arriva (Beds, Bucks, Herts)

    I've attempted to take the 800/850 twice this one. Once the bus was a no show. Today the bus arrived but had no ticket machine so saved myself £2
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    Companies That You Expect to Disappear Soon

    I find Ted Baker are still producing the same / similar designs as 20 years ago. Their unique sizing system was interesting too.
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    Wizz Air question now the UK is not in the EU

    I booked a wizz air flight on my debit card (accidently used wrong card as usually always book flights on a credit card) and I've been charged a foreign transaction fee
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    Prague Airport (PRG)

    I was thinking that. Remember it when transiting but there on a direct flight last year and no security at gate
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    "Please avoid using any third party applications"

    First time hearing it. Although I'm rarely on platforms as I use a third party app to board the train that is inevitably waiting at the platform before its been announced
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    "Please avoid using any third party applications"

    First time today hearing an announcement at London Paddington. "This is an announcement for passengers to please listen to announcements and view departure screens. Please do not use any 3rd party apps" (or something to that affect)
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    British Airways

    Was on a BA flight yesterday and they announced that those in groups 4-9 would have to check their bags at the gate. Although I was in group 4 and sneaked through with luggage, alot of late boarders seemed to bring their luggage on board. I always have issues departing short-haul with ba at...
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    Avios credit card

    To add. I also have a "pay with rewards" card for cashback and an amex for amex points. See which card gives you a good sign up bonus too.
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    Avios credit card

    I tend to put all my everyday spending (supermarkets, pub etc) on mine. Also check the svios app as some good deals if you link your credit card and spend at certain shops with said credit card (such as 6 avios for every £1 spent at booking.com) Mines a avios barclaycard. They often have good...
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    British Airways

    I usually find BA cheaper than likes of EJ and Ryanair unless you want to fly at a ridcilous hour. A Friday night after work departure, Sunday night return from lhr to a European city is usually about £120 with a generous carry on allowance.
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    Delay Repay South Eastern 27/2

    How would this work if the person was a season ticket holder?
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    Landslip in Sonning Cutting

    According to gwr website. Cancellations due to landslip at Twyford this evening
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    British Airways

    Snap. 5000 for me and 5000 for my partner

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