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First Class, First to Blame: The New ‘Solidarity’ Tax Nonsense

  • July 4, 2025
You know what’s really rich? Not me, apparently. Despite paying through the nose for a lie-flat seat and…
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“Nothing Beats a Jet2Holiday”: The Jingle That Hijacked British Summer

  • June 21, 2025
If you’ve been on TikTok lately or simply within 20 feet of a British person with a suitcase,…
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Budget Airline Smackdown: UK vs USA

  • May 30, 2025
Ryanair or Spirit? easyJet or Frontier? Who’s the bigger menace to legroom and your wallet? Low-cost carriers (LCCs)…
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Why the Gulf Giants Skip the Caribbean

  • May 27, 2025
Middle Eastern megacarriers and the curious case of the Caribbean snub: The Caribbean: a paradise for honeymooners, rum…
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So You Bought a Plane. Now What?

  • May 20, 2025
Just Because You Have an Aircraft doesn’t mean you have an airline. And no, launching a party flight…
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WingTips Turns One: One Blog, Many Flights, Zero Regrets

  • May 7, 2025
WingTips just turned one year old – no balloons, no BA upgrade voucher, not even a free Pret…
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Why the US Preclearance System Feels a Bit… Off

  • May 7, 2025
I’ve flown to the States more times than I’ve had Ryanair delays (and that’s saying something), but this…
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How I Redeemed My Emirates Miles for a Bag I Actually Needed

  • April 25, 2025
Let’s be honest: collecting Emirates Skywards miles when you live in the UK isn’t exactly easy. You’re not…
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Why Pilots Don’t Wear Gloves (Unless They Really Have To)

  • April 10, 2025
You’ve heard of the glove box in your car. But the one in the cockpit? Sorry to break…
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Batteries Not Included: Airlines Are Coming for Your Power Banks

  • April 7, 2025
Power banks used to be your flight’s MVP – juicing up your phone mid-air while you watched your…
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