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I paid under £50 to fly from London to Mykonos in 2026. An actual Greek island for less than a taxi to Heathrow. No points. No airline status. No “friend who works at an airline”. Just a Jack’s Flight Club alert, a bit of flexibility, and booking fast before the price snapped back to reality.

If you’ve spent the last two decades panic-decanting shampoo into tiny plastic bottles at the airport, Heathrow has some genuinely good news. Heathrow liquid rules 2026 have been updated. The airport has confirmed it has completed a £1 billion rollout of new CT security scanners, meaning passengers no longer need to remove liquids or large electronic devices from their hand luggage when going through security. That means:

If you’re looking for easy ways to earn British Airways Avios points without stepping on a plane, this is a genuinely useful new partnership, especially if you live in London or have a trip planned. Avios has launched a new earning partner with TodayTix, the popular West End theatre ticket app and website.

So I used to be part of a team at a London Airport that handled and reduced airport delays, they are so frequent and inevitable

Emirates Skywards has quietly dropped one of its most useful UK-focused updates in a long time and if you collect Plane Points & Miles, this one’s genuinely worth paying attention to. Emirates’ loyalty programme has officially partnered with Jet2.com, the UK’s favourite leisure airline, meaning you can now redeem Emirates Skywards Miles on Jet2 flights to more than 75 destinations across Europe and beyond. Yes, thats Jet2 beach holidays, city breaks, ski trips… now payable

If you’re new to Avios and feel like everyone else knows something you don’t, this guide is for you. Avios are easy to earn. Using them well is the part most people struggle with. Between BA Avios, credit cards, Avios partners, shopping portals and bonuses, it’s never been easier to build up an Avios balance. But when it comes to actually booking BA reward flights, that’s where frustration usually kicks in.

If you’re planning a ski trip this winter, you’re probably thinking about more than just snow conditions. Flights, baggage rules, transfers, airport delays, and whether the whole thing is actually worth the cost all come into play long before you clip into your skis. The good news? Skiing in Europe doesn’t have to mean Alpine prices. A new easyJet Cheap Ski Index highlights the best-value ski resorts in Europe for 2026 ranking destinations by the real costs travellers fac

Qatar Airways has a reputation for serving some of the best airline food in the sky, but is it actually that good, and does it live up to the hype in Economy Class, or only once you’re sipping champagne in Business Class? I’ve flown Qatar Airways multiple times in both cabins, eaten my way through their inflight menus, and photographed more trays than I’d like to admit. In this guide, I’ll break down Qatar Airways food, meals, and menus honestly, what you can expect in Econo

January is about resetting and planning, and before we go any further, I just want to say this: over 30,000 of you read MrPlaneGuy.com last month. I’m genuinely touched and incredibly grateful it still blows my mind that so many of you choose to spend your time here.

Most travellers have a horror story about cramped seats, sore knees and a flight that felt twice as long as it should have. But which airline is actually the worst for legroom and which one quietly offers more space than you’d expect? A recent comparison by Which? reveals how much room you really get in economy class on popular UK and European airlines and the results may surprise YOU!

British Airways loyalists don’t usually look across the fence, but Flying Blue is now giving British Airways Club members a very good reason to do exactly that. Air France–KLM’s loyalty programme has launched a new status match aimed at BA elites in the UK, unlocking recognition across Air France, KLM, SkyTeam, and slightly awkwardly for BA, Virgin Atlantic.

You’ve probably heard the horror stories: someone logs into their British Airways Executive Club account, ready to book a cheeky reward flight… only to find their Avios balance has vanished. No warning. No apology. Just poof, gone. So, do Avios expire? Yes, but not in the way most people think. And this is the bit British Airways doesn’t exactly announce over the tannoy. Let’s clear it up properly.

Luxury for Less Is My Favourite Upgrade Who says luxury travel has to cost the earth? Whether you’re sipping prosecco in Heathrow’s No 1 Lounge, flying Qatar Airways’ Qsuite for fewer miles than an EasyJet flight, or scoring a free stopover in a five-star hotel, these are the Plane Luxury Escapes that redefine luxury for less.

Winter is when city breaks quietly become the smartest trips of the year. Hotels slash prices. Flights empty out. Cities calm down. And if you book them the right way, you can often get flights + hotels cheaper than booking separately, with less planning and more protection. I’ve picked 8 winter city breaks that genuinely offer standout value right now including places I’ve personally loved in winter (Venice), destinations tipped to be huge in 2026 (Porto), and a mix of cul

Want Airport Lounge Access in the USA, Without a Credit Card? If you’re tired of crowded terminals, overpriced food, and fighting for plug sockets, Priority Pass is the easiest way to access airport lounges across the United States, no credit card application required. Right now, US residents can save up to 30% on Priority Pass memberships, including the popular Standard Plus plan for US$263 (was US$329). This is the exact option I recommend for most travellers.

I managed to grab a Wizz Air flight from London Gatwick to Mykonos for under £50. Yes, an actual Greek island for less than a night out in Soho. But was it a bargain… or a punishment? This is my real Wizz Air A321 review, including baggage, seating, onboard comfort, food, cleanliness and whether I’d actually fly Wizz again.

Welcome aboard this week’s Plane News Weekly, your Sunday fix of UK airline updates, aviation news, loyalty deals, and travel hacks. It’s been a rough week for airline operations in the Netherlands. I live around 30 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol, and severe winter weather caught the airport off guard, triggering widespread disruption at one of Europe’s busiest hubs. It’s a clear reminder of how quickly performance issues at a major airport can ripple across the wider netw

The Best Podcasts and Audiobooks to Download Before a Flight That Make Time Fly

Plane News: Aer Lingus has paused sales of all transatlantic flights from Manchester Airport a move that strongly suggests the end of its UK-based long-haul operations.

The £1,500 Phone Bill That Stopped Me Guessing About Roaming This happened to me last April, on my way to Australia, during a short stopover in Beijing. I meant to sort connectivity properly beforehand.I didn’t. I assumed I’d be fine using hotel Wi-Fi and a bit of roaming “just for maps”. A few days later, I received a text from my UK network telling me I’d hit my mobile spending cap. Out of curiosity, I logged in to check. £1,500.