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 […]

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 […]

No1 Lounges, along with its sister brands Clubrooms and My Lounge, is one of the largest independent airport lounge operators in the UK. Since the pandemic, the cost of booking its lounges for cash has jumped sharply. You can get a better deal, however, via a little known but long running partnership with Virgin Flying […]

The biggest challenge that American Airlines is currently facing is that its two chief competitors, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines, are both spending a lot more on cabins in order to try to attract higher-spending customers. Both rivals have turned the passenger experience into a core part of their revenue strategy, all while American […]

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled one of the more eye-catching special liveries seen so far this year: an Airbus A330-300 painted in an all-blue 80th anniversary color scheme. The aircraft marks the start of SAS’ 80th year of operations and is designed to celebrate eight decades of linking Scandinavia with the wider world.

The Boeing 747 freighter remains one of the most recognizable and capable cargo aircraft in global aviation. Even after production ended in 2023, it continues to play a critical role in long-haul cargo operations, moving everything from industrial machinery to e-commerce shipments across continents. In 2026, however, determining how much one costs is far less […]