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Ryanair Unveils ‘Prime’ Membership Offering Discounted Flights and Exclusive Travel Perks
Ryanair Launches New ‘Prime’ Membership with Exclusive Travel Perks By Ed Holt | Updated: 14:27 BST, 1 April 2025 [Image: Ryanair plane on tarmac with "Prime" branding; caption: Ryanair’s new membership offers discounted flights and exclusive perks.] Ryanair has unveiled a budget-friendly ‘Prime’ membership program, promising frequent flyers savings of up to £351 annually for […]
Tested: Mous 25-Pocket Travel Backpack Outshines Wheeled Suitcases for Carry-On Efficiency
Mous Travel Backpack: A Spacious, Airline-Friendly Game Changer [Image: Mous Travel Backpack showcasing its sleek design and clamshell opening] For travelers tired of bulky wheeled suitcases, the Mous Travel Backpack offers a versatile, hands-free alternative. Priced at £299.99, this 40-45L backpack boasts 25 compartments, airline compliance (even with Ryanair), and a design that balances capacity […]
Tidal Takeover: The UK Beach Airport Submerged Twice Daily by Rising Tides
Barra Airport: The World’s Only Beach Runway Nestled on Scotland’s remote Isle of Barra, this unique airport offers a flight experience like no other. [IMAGE: A plane landing on Barra’s sandy runway at low tide, with the ocean nearby. Caption: Barra Airport’s runway vanishes underwater twice daily with the tides.] A Runway That Disappears Barra […]
Virgin Atlantic Launches 200mph Flying Taxis Linking Heathrow to Canary Wharf in 8 Minutes
Virgin Atlantic and Joby Aviation to Launch Silent, Eco-Friendly Flying Taxis in the UK [Image: Joby’s electric air taxi soaring over London skyline] Tired of London’s traffic? A revolutionary solution is on the horizon: electric air taxis that slash travel times from Heathrow to Canary Wharf from 80 minutes to just eight. Virgin Atlantic has […]
Inside the $1B Eco-Cruise Ship Turning Trash into Energy and Ditching Buffets to Reduce Waste
Sun Princess: A Cruise Revolution in Sustainability and Luxury The Sun Princess, Princess Cruises’ newest $1 billion vessel, is redefining cruising with bold eco-friendly initiatives and world-class amenities. During an eight-night Mediterranean voyage from Barcelona, my family discovered a ship that prioritizes the planet without sacrificing indulgence. Eco-Conscious Innovations Gone is the traditional self-serve buffet, […]
Airline Enforces World-First Global Ban on Widely-Used Travel Device
Air Busan has banned portable power banks from hand luggage following a fire incident. South Korea’s Air Busan has become the first airline globally to ban power banks in hand luggage after a fire erupted on one of its planes in January 2025. Passengers must now keep portable chargers on their person or in under-seat […]
Decades at Sea: Unusual Health Impact of 25 Years Living on Cruise Ships
Man’s 25-Year Cruise Ship Life Leads to Bizarre Health Effect (Images: Mario Salcedo onboard; Explorer of the Seas; Royal Caribbean crew with "Super Mario" sign) Mario Salcedo, known as “Super Mario” in cruise circles, has spent 25 years living on Royal Caribbean ships. His unique lifestyle, however, has an unexpected downside: he’s lost his “land […]