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Panama-based carrier Copa Airlines has become the latest airline to announce it will be rolling out internet connectivity across its whole fleet.  The announcement was made on January 21, 2026, with a brief, cheerful note on the airline’s social media channels stating (in Spanish) “The wait is over!”.  La espera ha terminado: Wi-Fi llega a nuestras aeronaves! ✈️🛜En Octubre 2026 espera una experiencia aún más conectada.Conectados, todo es posible✈️ pic.twitter.com/O0P7CnUB8D— Copa Airlines (@CopaAirlines) January 21, 2026 No details are known yet about the expected roll out of the service, other than it will start in October 2026. The selected supplier,…

There are a lot of misconceptions about how credit scores are calculated. When I explain to people that I have 20+ credit cards open at a given time, the first question I’m usually asked is “doesn’t that ruin your credit score?!”The answer is no, and that in many cases it can actually improve your credit score. But it’s very difficult for that to “click” with people. So I figured I’d explain in more detail, in part by sharing my own credit score. My credit score is excellentMy Equifax and Transunion credit scores are currently 824 and 827, respectively, which is…

Wizz Air UK, the British subsidiary of the pan-European ultra-low-cost carrier, has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to fly to the United States.  The application, which was filed on January 23, 2026, by Holland & Knight, legal counsel of Wizz Air UK, refers to the terms of the Open Skies agreement of 2020 between the United States and the United Kingdom to request the right to conduct scheduled and charter operations between the two countries.  Also noted in the request is the fact that William Franke, Chairman of WA Holdings, parent company of Wizz Air…

Zipline, by some metrics the world’s largest drone delivery firm, announced, on January 21, 2026, that it has raised $600 million from private investors, in order to fuel its continued expansion into at least four US states.   The terms of this latest funding round, in which institutional investors such as Fidelity Management & Research Company, Baillie Gifford, Valor Equity Partners and Tiger Global have taken part, set the valuation of the drone logistics firm at $7.6 billion.  Zipline is a pioneer in autonomous logistics by air, providing last mile delivery services by drone in several US metropolitan areas, as well…

One of the great things about the “big three” global airline alliances is that they offer reciprocal lounge access for travelers. In this post, I’d like to take a closer look at the oneworld alliance’s lounge access policy, as understanding the nuances of airport lounge access can be complicated. As a general rule of thumb, you can expect that you’ll get lounge access with oneworld either if you have oneworld Emerald or Sapphire elite status, or if you’re traveling in first or business class. That doesn’t consistently apply within the United States (when traveling with Alaska or American), which I’ll…

Four RAF Typhoons from the joint UK-Qatar No. 12 Squadron have been deployed at the request of the Qatari government, citing increasing regional tensions. Four RAF Typhoons assigned to the joint UK-Qatar-manned No. 12 Squadron have been deployed to Qatar for “defensive purposes” at the express request of the Qatari government, citing increasing regional tensions as the reason. The deployment also comes amid a build up of U.S. forces in the Middle East.Four RAF Typhoons from the joint UK-Qatar No. 12 Squadron have been deployed at the request of the Qatari government, citing increasing regional tensions.Recent Escalations No. 12 Squadron…

Thank goodness that there weren’t more serious injuries, since this could’ve ended a lot worse… Man drives car into Detroit Airport terminal At around 7:30PM on the evening of Friday, January 23, 2026, a car ended up in the terminal of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW). Based on video footage posted online, it would appear that the car barreled through the glass doors that passengers would usually enter through. Even the poles intended to stop cars from entering the terminal weren’t enough to stop the vehicle, which eventually came to a stop at the Delta check-in counter. As you’d…

The MC-55A Peregrine will enhance the Royal Australian Air Force capability to patrol its surrounding strategic maritime spaces, while networking with other dedicated assets.  Australia’s Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy and L3Harris announced on Jan. 24, 2025, that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) received its first MC-55A Peregrine Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance, Electronic Warfare (ISREW) aircraft. The aircraft is the first of four, with three other airframes currently in the U.S. ahead of future deliveries. The aircraft had however reached RAAF Base Edinburgh in Adelaide, South Australia, on Jan. 22, as shown by photos captured by aviation photographer ‘Airman94’.…

I’ve written about how airlines frequently oversell flights, which could lead to overbooking situations. This happens when there are more passengers booked on a flight than there are seats. The concept of airline overbooking made global headlines back in 2017, when David Dao was dragged off a United Express flight for refusing to give up his seat. Now, odds are that when most people think of airline overbooking, their goal is to avoid getting bumped. However, for many of us into miles & points, getting bumped can be exciting and lucrative. After all, in overbooking situations, airlines are supposed to…

Airline partnerships can be complicated, and if you’re a frequent flyer, maybe you’ve wondered who exactly is paying when your ticket gets you lounge access. If you’re flying Lufthansa business class and have Star Alliance Gold status with United MileagePlus, who pays for lounge access? What about if you’re flying in economy? I think it’s something that many people are curious about, so let’s talk about what we know… Which party is paying for your airport lounge access? Obviously there are many different ways to access airport lounges nowadays. Maybe you get access through your first or business class ticket,…