# air transport (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover air transport. Page: Feed: --- ## [Elouise Eftos: Aphrodite review – ‘Australia’s first attractive comedian’ asks if love is real](https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/22/elouise-eftos-aphrodite-review) _2026-08-22 · Brian Logan · Women | The Guardian_ Pleasance Dome, Edinburgh Heckling herself in character as the Greek goddess, the standup delivers an intelligent, in-your-face show about sex and expectations You can’t argue with the opening gambit of Aphrodite: “I’ve never been in love and I don’t think it’s real.” Consider me grabbed. This is the follow-up to Elouise Eftos’s fantastically provocative 2025 debut, Australia’s First Attractive… ## [Over/Under review – beautiful coming of age story of female best friends set across five summers](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/19/over-under-review-beautiful-coming-of-age-story-set-across-five-summers) _2026-08-19 · Leslie Felperin · Women | The Guardian_ There’s an astonishing naturalism about the two leads, navigating the ups and downs of adolescence, bodily changes and learning to use tampons Practically any woman who had a best female friend in early adolescence will be able to relate to this fragile, thoughtful drama about two American children, Violet (Emajean Bullock) and Stella (Anastasia Veronica Lee), living through the ages of nine to… ## [Waves Turn review – the exhausting, joyful, boring, wondrous realities of new motherhood](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/18/waves-turn-review-wellen-wende-motherhood) _2026-08-18 · Cath Clarke · Women | The Guardian_ Josephine Ahnelt’s gentle but truthful documentary has home-movie intimacy and some incredibly touching moments As a piece of art depicting motherhood, Judith Rohrmoser’s self-portrait of breastfeeding sticks two fingers up at the tradition of the Madonna with child . In her painting, Rohrmoser’s baby feeds contentedly, chubby cheeked and sleepy under damp lashes. The artist is less serene,… ## [‘We are impatient’: meet the women protesting for change in India](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/aug/17/this-is-india-female-protesters-cockroach-janta-party-politics) _2026-08-18 · Niha Masih · Women | The Guardian_ From student organisers to a model-turned-activist, these women are risking their reputations – and sometimes their lives – to fight against injustice. Plus, actor Imran Khan recommends a classic film • Don’t get This is India delivered to your inbox? Sign up here There is much to be said for the extraordinary women living ordinary lives, who nonetheless shaped India. Women have changed public… ## [Nothing less than radical whole-system change is required to fix the NHS's maternity services | Julia Sanders](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/17/nhs-maternity-care-crisis-reports-yvette-cooper-women) _2026-08-17 · Julia Sanders · Women | The Guardian_ It’s vital that Yvette Cooper’s taskforce acts on the Amos and Ockenden reports – and puts the needs of women and families at the heart of maternity services It is hard to find the words to describe the agony for those who have experienced preventable baby loss, injury or maternal death. Understandably, families who have been through this have campaigned relentlessly for local and national… ## [Can antihistamines really help with PMDD and menopausal symptoms?](https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2026/aug/14/antihistamines-menopause-pmdd) _2026-08-14 · Sarah Sloat · Women | The Guardian_ Debilitating symptoms lead some to try over-the-counter medications Allegra and Pepcid due to a social media trend Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and menopause can come with debilitating symptoms, like intense emotional changes and exhaustion. All over social media, women are claiming that a simple hack has helped enormously: a combination of two over-the-counter medications, both… ## [Sali Hughes on beauty: a shortcut to glass skin? Try these one-step moisturisers](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/aug/12/sali-hughes-on-beauty-glass-skin-one-step-moisturisers) _2026-08-12 · Sali Hughes · Women | The Guardian_ Three new products – and one old favourite – achieve a glazed sheen in one easy application As you will no doubt have noticed, “glass” skin – that is, a complexion with a smooth, glazed sort of sheen – has been fashionable for ages. Until now, however, it has only come as the result of a meticulous, umpteen-step Korean skincare routine. But the new glass skin moisturisers attempt to mimic the look… ## [‘Feminists need to push back’: how did the women’s movement become so divided – and how can it reunite?](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/12/feminists-how-did-the-womens-movement-become-so-divided-and-how-can-it-reunite) _2026-08-12 · Natasha Walter · Women | The Guardian_ Just a few years ago, women would fight for other women whatever their background or politics. Today, many loudly dismiss the struggles of those who are not like them. But the solidarity is still there, if you look hard enough One June day in 2015, I stood outside Yarl’s Wood immigration removal centre near Bedford and heard the women inside singing. “Set her free,” said the graffiti on the walls.… ## [Let’s all get on board with travel etiquette | Letters](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/aug/07/lets-all-get-on-board-with-travel-etiquette) _2026-08-07 · Guardian Staff · Women | The Guardian_ Readers add to a guide for handling tricky situations on public transport Re your article on travel etiquette ( The ultimate guide to travel etiquette: how to handle 36 tricky situations, from manspreaders to smelly armpits, 4 August ), it’s totally wrong to advise people not to give up seats for a woman any more. Women could be menstruating, in the first trimester of pregnancy (the most… ## [‘So destructive’: women are paying for face scans that tell them what cosmetic procedures to get](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/ng-interactive/2026/aug/05/facial-analysis-scans-qoves-epica-looksmaxxing) _2026-08-05 · Laura O'Connor · Women | The Guardian_ ‘Looksmaxxing’ culture has led to the rise of facial analysis services – but experts warn they aren’t backed by science and can be harmful to users Danielle, 37, didn’t always have issues with body image: she used to be a model and recalls receiving positive attention from men. However, when two years of unemployment plunged her into a period of financial insecurity, her confidence faded. “It was… ## [Daily plans, scheduled by AI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xT0Fl9duFpCz) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ AI-made daily plans that schedule tasks and protect focus time. ## [Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: the secret to summer layering? Sheer bravery](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/29/jess-cartner-morley-on-fashion-summer-layering-crochet) _2026-07-29 · Jess Cartner-Morley · Women | The Guardian_ Adding layers doesn’t have to leave you a hot mess – think sheer scarves and crochet with flashes of colour to elevate your look Perhaps I shouldn’t admit this, but I’m in two minds about summer dressing. Part of me believes summer is about joy, sunshine and good times, and clothes should embrace all of that. This woman loves Pucci and owns not one but two silver kaftans. The other part of me… ## [A moment that changed me: I’d lost my libido – then I saw Richard Ashcroft on stage and it came bursting back](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/29/a-moment-that-changed-libido-richard-ashcroft-on-stage-the-verve) _2026-07-29 · Mel Hudson · Women | The Guardian_ I was nearly 60 and hadn’t had sex in 10 years. And I was fine with that. But seeing the Verve’s former frontman reminded me how much fun it is to fancy someone When the world entered lockdown in 2020, I’d just moved into a new flat where, at the age of 56, I found myself living alone for the first time in my life. I’d been separated for nearly a decade from the father of my two kids – one of whom… ## [Exfoliate, use ice and conceal eyebags wisely – makeup artists on how to look fabulous, at every age](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/26/exfoliate-use-ice-and-conceal-eyebags-wisely-makeup-artists-on-how-to-look-fabulous-at-every-age) _2026-07-26 · Sarah Phillips · Women | The Guardian_ Are you stuck in a makeup rut? Or maybe just beginning to wear cosmetics? Here, experts reveal how to to find the right products for you Makeup trends change over time – and so does our skin. How can you enhance what you have and refresh your look? Here, makeup artists share the fundamentals of applying cosmetics, at every age. Continue reading... ## [What makes a woman a witch? Financial independence](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/26/women-witchcraft-financial-independence) _2026-07-25 · Lucianne Tonti · Women | The Guardian_ Women aren’t being burnt at the stake any more, but there is still risk and violence implicit in the label ‘witch’ When Katherine Harrison’s husband passed away, she became the wealthiest woman in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Rather than wallow in her new status as a young widow she decided to run the farm she’d inherited on her own. She took up ranching and a slew of other hobbies including brewing… ## [I spent years trying to get smaller. Until I decided to get bigger](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/24/bulking-body-image-weight) _2026-07-24 · Madeleine Aggeler · Women | The Guardian_ ‘Bulking’, or gaining weight on purpose to get stronger, challenged everything I was once taught to do with my body Tell us: what impact have GLP-1s had on your relationships? I had been casually lifting weights for a few years when several things changed in quick succession. First, my boyfriend proposed. Continue reading... ## [No matter your age, you can always enjoy a rave | Letters](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jul/23/no-matter-your-age-you-can-always-enjoy-a-rave) _2026-07-23 · Guardian Staff · Women | The Guardian_ Brian F Nattrass went to a festival to celebrate his 80th birthday, started dancing and suddenly felt ageless. Plus a letter from John Parry Thanks for an inspiring and timely article ( The rave secret: why middle-aged women are larging it – and seeing big health benefits, 20 July ). My 37-year-old daughter recently invited me to a festival to celebrate my 80th birthday. There were raves each… ## [‘Why do I feel crappy?’: women are learning about their luteal phases - and Maha is weaponizing it](https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/23/luteal-phase-maha) _2026-07-23 · Alaina Demopoulos · Women | The Guardian_ People have found language for moodiest part of their menstrual cycles, and the right has seized on it Emily Rae Detrick, a health coach, wants women to be more in touch with their menstrual cycle in its entirety. This, she said on an October episode of Culture Apothecary with Alex Clark, a podcast popular among “Make America Healthy Again” (Maha) adherents, is “a way that you honor God and the… ## [From posh egg cups to secondhand lamps: 22 cheap ways to make your home look more expensive](https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2026/jul/22/cheap-ways-make-your-home-look-more-expensive) _2026-07-22 · Ellie Violet Bramley · Women | The Guardian_ Good taste doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Whether it’s designer-looking cutlery or affordable art, these clever buys start from £2 – but punch well above their price tag • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here You don’t need the budget of a boutique hotel to make your home look a bit more pulled together. It’s all down to knowing where to look, picking a few well-made… ## [Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: mermaidcore calls for shimmer and shells – just don’t go overboard](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/22/jess-cartner-morley-fashion-mermaidcore-crochet-trousers-coral-jewellery) _2026-07-22 · Jess Cartner-Morley · Women | The Guardian_ What does a grownup mermaid look like? It starts with the silhouette … Before wild swimming was even a twinkle in the eye of the culture, and before ice plunging went viral on TikTok, there were mermaids. Mermaids are the original summer It girls. Who doesn’t want hair that looks great when it’s wet and salty, shell jewellery, killer sex appeal and a life of sun, sea and winding up sailors for… ## [‘I fell in love with the art of coffee-making’: the female baristas shaking up Somalia’s booming cafe scene](https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jul/22/i-fell-in-love-with-the-art-of-coffee-making-the-female-baristas-shaking-up-somalias-booming-cafe-scene) _2026-07-22 · Moulid Hujale in Mogadishu · Women | The Guardian_ As fear and fighting ease in Mogadishu, coffee shops have become catalysts for change, bringing jobs for women and creating much-needed social spaces Every morning at six, Saabiriin Hassan slips on her apron as she takes her place behind the counter at Cplus Cafe in the heart of Mogadishu. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air, but it is Hassan’s ever-present smile that draws the… ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ZMGXw50BSWW4) _2026-07-22 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [My stepmother compliments everything I do – and my ego is getting out of control | Zoe Williams](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jul/21/my-stepmother-compliments-everything-i-do-and-my-ego-is-getting-out-of-control) _2026-07-21 · Zoe Williams · Women | The Guardian_ She praises me whether I’m heaving a plant pot into the air or pairing a phone to a Bluetooth speaker. It’s enough to make me start believing I am, in fact, quite magical After about five minutes of my stepmother’s company, I’m always in a good mood. It’s not because of our beautiful harmony, though please think that too if it makes me sound good. In her 80s, and feeling the ravages of time ever… ## [The rave secret: why middle-aged women are larging it – and seeing big health benefits](https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/jul/20/the-rave-secret-why-middle-aged-women-are-larging-it-and-seeing-big-health-benefits) _2026-07-20 · Amy Fleming · Women | The Guardian_ For those who are burned out, perimenopausal, or both, dancing all night can be a panacea. It’s great exercise, lowers stress, boosts energy and provides connection. No wonder so many are doing it It’s 4am and I’m in a club – the first time I’ve done this in years. I’m 51 and in my sandwich era, meaning I’ve got teenage and elderly loved ones on my mind – a situation that generally calls for early… ## [Feline good: why kitten heel flip-flops are winning over flats-only gen Z](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/17/kitten-heel-flip-flops-winning-over-flats-only-gen-z) _2026-07-17 · Miatta Mbriwa · Women | The Guardian_ From Lily Collins at Wimbledon to the cast of Love Island, heels-averse cohort is stepping it up a notch Gen Z, the flats-only generation, has finally succumbed to the heel – albeit a tiny one. Long vocally anti-heel, the cohort who were born between 1997 and 2012 have famously shunned millennials’ obsession with Jimmy Choos in favour of pancake-flat shoes, from the Adidas Samba “It-trainer” to… ## [Thursday briefing: Why magical kingdoms feel more relatable than real‑world romance​ for today’s young women](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jul/16/thursday-briefing-why-magical-kingdoms-feel-more-relatable-than-realworld-romance-for-todays-young-women) _2026-07-16 · Libby Brooks · Women | The Guardian_ In today’s newsletter: The boom in romantasy fiction reveals a thirst for escape from the political misalignment plaguing many modern relationships Good morning. It was a hare or maybe a small deer that prompted my own excursion into romantasy fiction. Stuck on the train home from London to Glasgow, delayed by animals on the track, I was in need of some diversion and found it aplenty in Sarah A… ## [Aeroflot Group posts traffic growth in H1 2026 despite headwinds](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-group-posts-traffic-growth-in-h1-2026-despite-headwinds/) _2026-07-15 · Aeroflot Group · Russian Aviation Insider_ Flagship carrier holds onto gains as well ## [Jess Cartner-Morley on fashion: forget delicate chains – this summer, make your jewellery big and bold](https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2026/jul/15/jess-cartner-morley-fashion-summer-big-jewellery-earrings-pendants-necklaces) _2026-07-15 · Jess Cartner-Morley · Women | The Guardian_ Fashion is getting braver with accessories again, so lean into it by embracing loud earrings and chunky pendants This summer, I want jewellery that makes some noise. Real noise – earrings that swish, bangles that clatter – and visual noise as well. Stuff to wear when you want to be seen and heard. The total opposite, in other words, of the jewellery most of us have been wearing lately. Charming,… ## [Aeroflot’s digital evolution: From passenger AI assistants to VR flight decks](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflots-digital-evolution-from-passenger-ai-assistants-to-vr-flight-decks/) _2026-05-25 · Aeroflot Group · Russian Aviation Insider_ Russian flag carrier showcases next-gen IT solutions at CIPR conference ## [A 100-aircraft shortfall looms for Russia’s regional aviation sector](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/a-100-aircraft-shortfall-looms-for-russias-regional-aviation-sector/) _2026-05-24 · ES · Russian Aviation Insider_ Planned TVRS-44 regional turboprop could be repurposed as military transport ## [Russia’s S7 Airlines bolsters fleet with two ex-Red Wings A321s](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/russias-s7-airlines-bolsters-fleet-with-two-ex-red-wings-a321s/) _2026-05-23 · ES · Russian Aviation Insider_ Both aircraft expected to enter service by late summer ## [Foreign airlines post 21% rise in Russian passenger traffic](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/foreign-airlines-post-21-rise-in-russian-passenger-traffic/) _2026-04-17 · ES · Russian Aviation Insider_ In 2025, they carried 24.3 million passengers on Russian routes ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/thow7A8nTPvq) _2026-04-17 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Aeroflot drives international growth via strategic fleet redeployment](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/operational-results-for-aeroflot-group-in-march-and-the-first-quarter-q1-of-2026-reveal-positive-momentum/) _2026-04-15 · Aeroflot Group · Russian Aviation Insider_ The Group successfully offset reduced activity in the Middle East by pivoting capacity toward Southeast Asia, Turkey, and Egypt ## [UAC announces confirmed demand for 570 airliners by 2035](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/uac-announces-confirmed-demand-for-570-airliners-by-2035/) _2026-04-15 · ES · Russian Aviation Insider_ Of these, 74 aircraft have already been contracted by Russian aircraft manufacturer ## [Traffic between Russia and Uzbekistan reaches 2 million passengers](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/traffic-between-russia-and-uzbekistan-reaches-2-million-passengers/) _2026-04-14 · ES · Russian Aviation Insider_ Traffic has grown by more than 60% since pre-crisis 2019 ## [Vladivostok Airport sees international passenger traffic jump by a third in Q1](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/vladivostok-airport-sees-international-passenger-traffic-jump-by-a-third-in-q1/) _2026-04-13 · ES · Russian Aviation Insider_ Strong international demand drives double-digit growth in overall traffic ## [Aeroflot Group unveils summer flight schedule: over 300 routes, more than half domestic](https://www.rusaviainsider.com/aeroflot-group-unveils-summer-flight-schedule-over-300-routes-more-than-half-domestic/) _2026-03-21 · Aeroflot Group · Russian Aviation Insider_ The Group’s number of regional routes bypassing Moscow to reach 172