🔥 Heathrow Chaos, REAL ID & Finnair’s Comeback

Miss the latest news? Catch up on this week’s headlines.

Matt C
March 25, 2025

If you’ve been bouncing between time zones, dodging IRROPs, or just trying to find a working jet bridge, don’t worry—we’ll catch you up on what you missed.

From Heathrow chaos to a long-awaited REAL ID reminder, plus Finnair rejoining the staff travel party, here’s your roundup of last week’s biggest airline stories—curated for crew, passriders, and avgeeks alike.

Yours truly,

Matt C
Captain, Standby Steals 💚

Latest headlines

Delta’s New Safety Video Takes Flight
Delta just dropped a new safety video celebrating 100 years. Nostalgic? Yes. Cheesy? Maybe. Worth watching? Absolutely.

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REAL ID Is (Actually) Happening Now
It’s not a drill this time. REAL ID enforcement is set for May 2025. Here’s how to make sure you’re ready for domestic U.S. travel.

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Marriott Opens First City Express in U.S.
Marriott’s new low-cost brand has landed stateside. Is it a hidden gem—or one to skip? We took a closer look.

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Heathrow Fire Triggers Nonrev Mayhem
A fire at LHR threw European travel into chaos, stranding passriders and disrupting flights for days. Would you have been ready?

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Finnair Rejoins Staff Travel Network
After a long hiatus, Finnair is back on myIDTravel. Wondering what this means for your ZED options? It’s good news for nonrevs.

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😂 Confessions of Nonrev Life

This reel had us in tears—because same. Two flight attendants channel the viral “we listen and we don’t judge” trend into a rapid-fire confessional of every chaotic, slightly unhinged thing we’ve done with flight benefits.

From double-commuting to avoid traffic to "just happening" to join a fellow crew member’s overnight, it’s painfully relatable.

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