Ultra-long-haul routes are some of the most exciting announcements that an airline can make, since they connect far-flung cities that have never seen nonstop service before and push the boundaries of aircraft capabilities. In recent years, there’s been a notable explosion in the number of new ultra-long-haul routes, which has coincided with deliveries of the […]

The conversation over air power in 2026 primarily focuses on stealth technology and unmanned aircraft. However, one of the most decisive pieces of equipment carried by any 21st-century warplane is its radar array. The differentiator that sets apart legacy fighter jets and modern aircraft in the air superiority category is whether or not they carry […]

At this point you’re probably bored of me writing about Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX and currently being installed across thousands of aircraft globally. Air France, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, United, Virgin Atlantic and many, many more are all installing the transformative technology. Whilst Starlink was first, it’s not the only […]

Pressurized aircraft have been around since World War II, with the Boeing B-29 Superfortress being an early example of an aircraft with a pressurized cockpit. Since then, technology has improved significantly, and the Airbus A350 boasts one of the world’s most advanced cabin pressurization systems. The Airbus A350 is the world’s youngest clean sheet commercial […]

This is our review of the Cathay Pacific The Deck Lounge in Hong Kong. Post-covid, Cathay Pacific is undergoing a shuffle of its lounge estate at its home hub in Hong Kong. Whilst it is not opening any new lounges, it has and is in the process of refurbishing a significant portion of its existing […]

The success of an airliner is generally measured by the number of sales it receives relative to the size of its market and development costs. Today, manufacturers generally have a good read on the airline industry, and as such, generally create aircraft that are successful. Meanwhile, programs with modest sales, like the Airbus A330neo or […]

World of Hyatt is winding up its current 20% discount when you buy points via this link. This is the first offer of the year, which means the first one since your annual purchase limit reset. To save you doing the maths, a 20% discount is equivalent to a 25% bonus! The new offer runs until […]

In my previous article, I outlined ‘the facts’ of the World of Hyatt loyalty scheme. This article is my personal opinion, highlighting areas where I think you might want to focus. The full series of articles can be found here: Review: Is ALL Accor the best hotel loyalty scheme? Review: Is Hilton Honors the best […]

The aircraft with the most powerful engines are not necessarily the ultra-large widebody Airbus A380s and Boeing 747s. Those are quadjets and so can afford to have smaller engines compared with the largest twin-engined widebodies. Today, all commercial airliners in production are twin-jets, and this has been driven by engines getting more reliable and more […]