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Folks, please indulge me for a moment, because I can’t help but think about this every few weeks, and I imagine someone out there can give me a definitive answer as to what’s going on… My unforgettable stay at the Aegon MykonosSome long time OMAAT readers may remember my summer 2021 stay at Aegon Mykonos, a Marriott Autograph Collection property (well, at least at the time). This was a new points hotel I was excited to check out, though my stay ended up being much more memorable than expected.Long story short, I used a confirmed suite upgrade, but was downgraded.…

The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed that an adult female passenger found to have hantavirus infection flew from St Helena to Johannesburg last month. It appears that the deceased woman is part of a cluster of passengers aboard a cruise ship who have been infected with the disease linked to rodents. According to an update by WHO on May 4, 2026, the first case linked to the outbreak was an adult male who developed symptoms on April 6, 2026, while onboard the MV Hondius cruise ship. His condition worsened and he passed away on April 11, 2026. The body of…

In October 2024, Four Seasons announced plans to open its first resort on a Greek island. There’s now an update, as this property is bookable, so we also have a lot more details about what to expect. Basics of the the Four Seasons Resort Mykonos, Greece The Four Seasons Resort Mykonos is now bookable for stays as of June 26, 2026. The property is located along the coastline of Kalo Livadi Bay, and offers 94 rooms, villas, and suites, with views of the Aegean Sea. This is a new-build property, located on 60,324 square meters (649,322 square feet) of land.…

MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to develop a local Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) capability for MICA air-to-air missiles, deepening India’s ability to sustain one of the main weapons carried by its Rafale fighter fleet. The facility will be set up, operated, and maintained by the Indian Air Force, with MBDA providing the industrial machinery, tools, data packages, training, and technical support required to establish the capability in India. According to MBDA, the project is intended to support long-term sustainment of India’s MICA missile inventory, improve turnaround times, and allow the Indian Armed Forces…

Booking a private jet charter company gives you access to an elite travel experience with luxury and comfort tailored to your needs. You enjoy spacious cabins, refined interiors, and a calm environment that removes the stress of commercial flying. Top-tier fleet options give you access to modern aircraft suited for short regional trips or long international journeys with ease. Yahoo Finance reports that the private jet charter services market is valued at $17.67 billion in 2026 and is projected to reach $25.79 billion by 2031. The growth reflects rising demand for faster, more flexible travel among business and leisure travelers.…

Korean Air and Asiana Airlines marked Children’s Day on May 5, 2026, by hosting a joint aviation education program at the National Aviation Museum of Korea in Seoul. The event brought together around 200 students for a day of career exploration and hands-on engagement with industry professionals. Volunteer pilots and cabin crew from both airlines led the program, sharing firsthand experiences and offering students a closer look at what it takes to work in aviation. “The students’ enthusiasm was truly inspiring,” said a Korean Air pilot who volunteered at the event. “We hope this experience encourages some of them to…

Within the U.S. Army’s $253 billion budget request is a proposal to boost research and development spending by 12.9%.While officials say that extra $2.1 billion will allow the Army to “keep a technological advantage,” congressional leaders have expressed concern that it could come at the expense of accountability.During the Army’s congressional budget hearing, Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minn., the ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, noted that while R&D spending is increasing, funding for financial management and audit readiness is declining.McCollum said that although much of the budget is aimed at “applications, infrastructure, data and transport,” it provides…

Last year, we saw Lufthansa introduce its new Allegris first class product, which debuted on newly delivered Airbus A350-900s. This product is a huge improvement over Lufthansa’s old first class, though there’s a major quirk about the monetization that hasn’t made sense to me. Lufthansa has now addressed that concern, and arguably has gone from one extreme to the other… Lufthansa’s First Class Suite Plus concept made no senseLufthansa’s A350 Allegris first class cabin consists of three to four seats, depending on how you’d like to look at.Lufthansa Allegris A350 first class seat mapEssentially, the two window seats are marketed…

The US State Department approved a possible Foreign Military Sale of extended-range Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM-ER) tail kits and associated equipment to Ukraine, valued at an estimated $373.6 million. The package, notified to Congress on May 5, 2026, would deliver to Kyiv 1,200 KMU-572 tail kits, which arm 500-pound (227 kilograms) Mk-82 bombs, and 332 KMU-556 tail kits, fitted to 2,000-pound (907 kilograms) Mk-84 bombs. FMU-139 fuze systems, weapon software, technical documentation, support equipment, spares, transportation, and US Government and contractor logistics services are also included in the deal. Boeing has been designated as the principal contractor. 1,532 tail…

İZMİR, Turkey — The Government of National Unity in Tripoli and the Tobruk-based Libyan National Army are inching together to overcome their differences during several weeks of military training.The Turkish Efes-2026 exercise marks the second instance in a short period in which Libya’s rival factions have participated in the same multinational exercise, an indication of accelerating rapprochement between the two sides.Coordinated by the Aegean Army Command, the exercise’s Computer-Assisted Command Post Phase, conducted between 11–17 April, included Distinguished Observer Day activities in Istanbul and Izmir. The live phase of the exercise is scheduled to take place here between April 20…