Jet Bean Blog

With modern aircraft equipped with advanced autopilot and autoland systems, it’s fair to wonder—do pilots still land planes themselves? The answer is yes, and here’s why human skill still matters at the most critical phase of flight.

Flight delays spike during the European summer — but it’s not just busy airports to blame. Learn how air traffic control, weather, and slot delays all play a role.

What Is a Puck Screen? If you've ever pulled a shot and found your coffee puck looking like it went through a mild earthquake, you’re not alone. Enter the puck screen: a simple metal mesh or filter placed on top of your coffee grounds before brewing.

As an airline pilot and first-time parent, I’ve seen both sides of air travel — from the cockpit and the chaos of the terminal. After our first family holiday, I realised just how overwhelming airports and flights can be. So here are my go-to travel hacks to help you navigate the airport like a pro and actually enjoy the journey.

When it’s way too hot to function and even thinking about a hot coffee makes you sweat… It’s iced coffee time.

Watery brews. Questionable quality. Piles of single-use plastic. And the creeping realisation that something which felt so efficient was actually… kind of wasteful. Both in taste and impact.