The Augustine hotel in Prague, one of Marriott’s flagship European properties and part of The Luxury Collection, has left the chain. It is currently operating as an unbranded hotel before becoming a Kempinski in late 2026 after a ‘design led’ refurbishment. This is a genuinely historic property, built around a 13th-century church and monastery, and […]
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Unlike the finished cabins of airliners, a military transport interior is a blank canvas of exposed tubing, wiring, and air-conditioning ducts. Specifically, flying in a C-17 Globemaster III is a stark contrast to commercial air travel, characterized by a cavernous interior, significant noise levels, and non-traditional seating. Often described as a workhorse, the passenger experience […]
United Airlines’ new Relax Row looks set to become one of the most ambitious and interesting long-haul upsells in the industry because it is designed to sit somewhere between standard economy and premium economy while not really trying to replace either one. Announced initially on March 24, the product itself will debut in 2027 on […]
News in brief: Get 10,000 Radisson Rewards points on a single stay There’s a new team running Radisson Rewards in Madrid, which can only be good news in the medium term. In the short term, there is a decent offer at selected hotels in Europe. You will receive 10,000 bonus Radisson Rewards points with a […]
The Premium Economy has quickly become one of the fastest-growing segments in long-haul travel, especially on busy transatlantic routes, with demand now outpacing supply. Air Monitor report from 2026 shows fares rising by around 1.8% as more travelers seek extra comfort without paying business class prices. What used to be a niche upgrade is now […]
IHG One Rewards is continuing its offer of a 15% discount on redemptions at selected new hotels. The scheme has recently been restructured. The discount is now running for six months on newly added hotels instead of three months. IHG now shows the original price crossed out, with the discounted rate next to it, so you […]
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The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is expensive because it is the world’s most capable and high-end fighter jet. It is an aircraft that is better thought of as a super-sensing, super-fusing supercomputer than a fighter jet in the classic sense. Lockheed Martin has managed to reduce the flyaway costs of the F-35 to surprisingly […]