British Airways just became one of the first airlines in the world to allow voice and video calls at 40,000 feet thanks to Starlink
British Airways just became one of the first airlines in the world to allow voice and video calls at 40,000 feet thanks to Starlink

It sounds amazing, until you’re listening to five people’s conversations at once

The King of the Netherlands was secretly flying passengers for 21 years and no one knew who was piloting their plane
The King of the Netherlands was secretly flying passengers for 21 years and no one knew who was piloting their plane

Sadly, he ‘retired’ from his career as a pilot years ago

Maldives airline wants to expand and launch business-class-only flights in the US
Maldives airline wants to expand and launch business-class-only flights in the US

It’s potentially a good idea, but there are a couple of issues

This French all-business-class airline offers 'cheap' private flights to New York
This French all-business-class airline offers 'cheap' private flights to New York

It’s significantly cheaper than a ‘legacy’ airline

World's oldest active AirBus has been retired by Iran Air after a remarkable 41-year run
World's oldest active AirBus has been retired by Iran Air after a remarkable 41-year run

This airbus is older than most of the passengers flying on it

US airline offers 'all you can fly' pass that costs less than $600 for the year
US airline offers 'all you can fly' pass that costs less than $600 for the year

This might just be the best travel pass of the year

Texas-based budget airline known for $30 flights has shut down operations in California
Texas-based budget airline known for $30 flights has shut down operations in California

Bad news for Californians

Man flies from New York to London on cheapest flight for just $129 to see what it's like
Man flies from New York to London on cheapest flight for just $129 to see what it's like

Cheaper than some long-distance buses

We tested BeOnd, the Maldives carrier that's offering 'cheap' private flights
We tested BeOnd, the Maldives carrier that's offering 'cheap' private flights

There’s only one minor elephant in the room

American airlines have a three hour loophole for delays that passengers aren't supposed to know
American airlines have a three hour loophole for delays that passengers aren't supposed to know

It’s a little-known rule, but potentially useful

Man who had lifetime first-class ticket revoked after costing airline $21,000,000 had to follow one rule
Man who had lifetime first-class ticket revoked after costing airline $21,000,000 had to follow one rule

It seems simple enough but he was caught out

Man who lost $250K lifetime first-class ticket after costing airline $21 million later regretted ever buying it
Man who lost $250K lifetime first-class ticket after costing airline $21 million later regretted ever buying it

He spent an additional $150,000 to get a companion pass