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This week the aviation world has been watching the Middle East very closely. The escalating conflict involving Iran and the United States has already caused one of the largest disruptions to global air travel since the pandemic. More than 30,000 flights in and out of the region have been cancelled, leaving over a million passengers stranded as major hubs like Dubai and Doha face airspace restrictions and operational shutdowns. Dubai International Airport, normally the world

My honest impression before visiting Aruba was that I thought flamingos must just roam around the islands beaches, NO, not at all!!

There’s something wonderfully British about easyJet. We complain about the bag fees, the boarding scrum, and the orange boarding passes and then we book it again next month because, frankly, £29 to Spain is hard to beat. But if you know the system, you can skip the chaos completely. easyJet’s Plus membership, boarding process, and baggage options are confusing at first glance, but once you understand how they work, you can travel cheaper, faster, and with fewer “gate bag” d

There’s a line from the legendary ITV series Airline that still sums up airport travel perfectly. “It is easy if you get here on time.” That famous phrase was repeated countless times by Jane Boulton, the check-in supervisor who became something of a cult hero in the early 2000s. And after working at UK airports myself, both for the airport and for airlines, I can tell you she wasn’t exaggerating. Because one thing that always surprised me working airside was just how many

Heathrow Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world, but it’s also one of the best in Europe when it comes to airport lounges. Across Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, you’ll find everything from exclusive airline lounges and champagne bars to independent lounges accessible with Priority Pass or paid entry. Whether you're flying economy or business class, knowing which Heathrow lounges exist and how to access them can transform your departure experience. In this Plane Hon

If you’ve ever flown from London Gatwick, you’ll know the drill: early alarms, suitcase wheels on escalators, and thousands of holidaymakers all arriving at once. With two busy terminals and millions of passengers flying with easyJet, British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and TUI, Gatwick is one of the UK’s busiest airports. The last thing you want before an early flight is circling car parks or paying sky-high drive-up parking prices.

With 3 different train options, most tourists won't know about this and they will just follow the signs and marketing

After 15 years working in aviation, people ask me the same question all the time. “How do you always find such cheap flights?” Friends assume I spend hours searching Skyscanner. Others think I must have some insider airline trick.

If you’ve ever dragged yourself to the airport at 4:30am for a budget airline flight, you’ll know the feeling. Half awake. Queue for bag drop. Coffee that costs more than the flight. Now easyJet is trying to make things a little plane easier.

You’ve landed at Dublin Airport. The seatbelt sign is off. The Irish accents are strong. Now the only question is: How quickly can you get into town? The airport sits just 10km north of Dublin city centre, making this one of the simplest airport transfers in Europe. No rail fare puzzles. No £60 express trains. Just straightforward road options. Here’s the Plane Honest breakdown.

If you think earning British Airways Avios means flying more or opening another credit card… this one might surprise you. London landlords, this is niche, but potentially big. Foxtons is offering up to 30,000 Avios per property when you link your British Airways Club account inside My Foxtons. Yes. From an estate agent. That’s potentially a European Club Europe return, just for choosing the right letting or sales instruction. If you’re new to Avios or want the full break

Like many of you, I’ve been watching developments in the Middle East closely. The region is home to some of the world’s largest global hubs, so when airspace closes, the ripple effect is immediate. Even if you’re not flying directly to Dubai, Doha or Abu Dhabi, knock-on delays and aircraft repositioning can impact routes worldwide. As always, safety comes first but flexibility is key right now.

Before we dive in, if you’re paying full walk-in lounge prices in the UK, you’re usually overpaying. With Priority Pass, access can work out from around £24 per visit depending on your membership and that includes over 1,800 airport lounges worldwide. If you travel regularly from Jersey, this lounge alone can justify it.

Priority Pass works at Heathrow Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5. Some terminals offer multiple lounges, while others also include restaurant credits. Here’s exactly where it works and which options are worth your visit. Heathrow isn’t one airport. It’s four completely different experiences depending on your terminal, airline and lounge access. And if you get it wrong? You’re paying £15 for a sandwich and fighting for a plug socket. Let’s fix that.

This is the only working Seatfrog discount code I’m aware of right now for 2026. Let’s be honest. I’ve spent 15 years working in aviation. I know business class, airport lounges, and champagne at 35,000 feet. But here’s the thing.

Flying British Airways Business Class from Gatwick to Jersey should be straightforward. It’s barely airborne before descent begins. Instead, this one came with fog in Jersey, hydraulic fluid on the runway, nearly two hours of ground delay and thankfully, champagne. This is my full BA Club Europe from Gatwick review, covering the lounge, the delay, the vegetarian ploughman’s, Avios earned, baggage perks and whether short-haul business class is actually worth paying for.

🚨 20% off Priority Pass Standard Plus ends 28 February.If you’re lounge-curious, now’s the moment. I’ve just flown from Gatwick twice in one week (Amsterdam and Brussels runs), which means I’m close to reviewing almost every lounge there! Emirates, you’re next. My latest visit: British Airways Lounge Gatwick South (2026): The Plane Honest Review and yes, I’ve got opinions Clubrooms Gatwick North still holds serious private-members-club energy.

If you’ve flown from London Stansted Airport recently, you’ll know exactly why this matters. Stansted can be chaotic, limited seating, heaving gate areas with 06:00 departures with nowhere to breathe. This is one UK airport where booking a Stansted airport lounge genuinely lowers your stress levels.

If you’re flying with British Airways from Gatwick South Terminal, this is the lounge you’ll likely use. Officially, BA operates two lounges here: British Airways Galleries Club Lounge British Airways First Class Lounge

It’s dark. Moody. Blues and blacks. Slick but slightly dated in places (yes, the fake flowers are still holding on). It feels like a basement private members’ club. Think Ronnie Scott’s… but in Crawley.No jazz. Just cocktails and departure boards. It’s very quiet, noticeably quieter than the standard Gatwick lounges. The staff were genuinely excellent. So friendly. So relaxed. Polished without being pretentious. They checked in multiple times to see if I needed anything. N