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After an aborted attempt on April 22, the Boeing MQ-25A Stingray took off for its first flight on April 25, soaring into the history of naval aviation as the US Navy’s first operational carrierborne drone. Navy and Boeing Air Vehicle Pilots controlled the aircraft from the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control System MD-5 ground control […]

The world’s largest low-cost carrier by fleet size, Southwest Airlines, has celebrated the unveiling of its latest special livery, ‘Independence One’. The new aircraft exterior celebrates the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, with the aircraft complementing the two other America-themed aircraft, known as Freedom One and Liberty One.

There have been two key changes for 2026/27 to how you earn tier points in The British Airways Club. Taken together, they mean that – for arguably a reasonable cost – you can now earn Bronze status in The British Airways Club without going anywhere near an aircraft. Ignoring the obvious question (why would you […]

One of the Starwood features that was adopted by Marriott after it bought the company was the ability to redeem your hotel points for a flight ticket. Two facts make this offer sound quite attractive.  Marriott Bonvoy is buying you a cash flight ticket so there is no problem with reward availability. And, because it […]

Whilst not a typical HfP story, I thought this was worth covering because it has received very little mainstream attention and you or a friend or family member could easily be caught out. As of 22nd April, pet owners can no longer travel from the UK to the EU using the EU pet passport scheme. […]

British Airways has, quietly, imposed a 45 day booking deadline for Avios tickets to India. This is not something that British Airways usually does (unlike Aer Lingus which has varying restrictions) and given the increased number of flights to India in recent months it seems an odd set of routes to block. It seems to […]

Seasoned flight attendants are remarkably quick at identifying passengers who are new to long-haul flying, often forming their impressions within seconds of boarding. While they greet travelers with the warm, polished hospitality they are known for, they also quietly assess a range of factors that matter to safety and service. From identifying passengers who could […]

News in brief: Get a bonus or discount when you buy Marriott points Marriott Bonvoy has launched its latest bonus if you buy their hotel points. You can check your bonus via this page of the website but you should be offered 40%. You may see a different offer due to targetting. Marriott is trialling something […]