Well, it's the 11 April 2024 - and the price rises for UK Passports have now gone into effect. How much are UK Passports now? There are three variables you'll need to consider for passport cost - how you apply (by paper or online), if it's an adult or child passport and if it's a regular 34-page or 54-page jumbo passport). This is for the regular service, which at the … [Read more...]

ANA is expanding its Wi-Fi options onboard, as it plans to offer free connectivity in business class, whilst looking to to introduce free messaging in other classes on international flights. The airline will offer its "ANA Wi-Fi Service" as a complementary offering from Summer 2025 onwards for Business class passengers. It will remain free for the airlines' First Class … [Read more...]

For a lot of travellers, getting into a metal/carbon fibre tube, putting on the seatbelt and sitting back is a fact of life. For those who are afraid of flying... it becomes a lot harder. easyJet is running another round of its "Fearless Flyer" courses for the Summer 2024 season to help nervous flyers take control and overcome their fears. Courses starting from 21st … [Read more...]

Scandinavian Airlines is taking its next steps as it prepares to leave Star Alliance and join SkyTeam. SAS Airbus A330 – Image, Economy Class and Beyond  The big dates you need to put in the diary are: Scandinavian Airlines leaves Star Alliance at the end of 31st August 2024  Scandinavian Airlines members will gain access to most SkyTeam benefits on the 1st of … [Read more...]

It seems that the big airports are having trouble meeting the deadline to upgrade their security scanners in the United Kingdom. So much so, that the UK government has extended the deadline beyond the initial June 2024. We can hope they can get this done, so we all can get on a fast track - Image, Economy Class and Beyond. So, there was a plan... allegedly The scanners … [Read more...]

There's been a lot in the news for those who hold the older UK "marron" style passports, and their validity in Europe (specifically the 10 years + 9-month carryover). However, we're going into the one thing most articles have glossed over - the price of passports, and that they're on the way up. Again. It doesn’t matter if it’s black or blue it’s still going to cost you … [Read more...]

Belive it or not, this year will mark the 40th year that Virgin Atlantic has taken to the air. To celebrate, one of their new Airbus A330neo is named in honour of Sir Richard Branson. Ruby Rebel, registration G-VSRB, will salute Sir Richard and mark 40 years of Virgin Atlantic.   The airline’s fifth Airbus A330neo will also feature a brand-new flying icon, inspired by Sir … [Read more...]