British Airways and Qatar Airways sign a new deal, AirPortr takes the hassle out of luggage check-in, and there’s a triple helping of awards – plus High Life’s charity auction is back for its third year

(Middle) Eastern promise
Qatar Airways and International Airlines Group (IAG) have signed an agreement that will give customers more choice of fares, and better benefits for members of both airlines’ loyalty programmes. Coming into effect on 30 October 2016, the two airlines will code-share on all non-stop flights between the UK and Doha.

BA scoops awards
At the Business Traveller Awards 2016, BA won Best Short-Haul Carrier, Best Frequent Flyer Programme and Best Airport Lounge for the Concorde Room at Heathrow’s T5. Voted for by Business Traveller readers, oneworld also won Best Airline Alliance.

Bags of style
Let AirPortr pick up your bags from your London location and check them in for your flight with the new AirPortr + Bag Check-In service exclusive to British Airways’ customers. It’s available for the wider London area and flights departing from Heathrow, Gatwick or London City, except flights within the UK and from London City to New York (JFK).
Get 15% off your first booking with code ‘Exec15’. Offer valid until 31 January 2017. Terms apply. Discover more here

Lots of love
High Life’s Christmas charity auction is back. Packed with money-can’t-buy prizes – from cosying up with James Corden in Los Angeles to learning how to fly – lots start at just £50, with all proceeds going to BA’s Comic Relief partnership, Flying Start. Start bidding now at highlifeauction.com

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