There would even be standing desks so people could work in there too, along with power sockets and coat hooks etc.
The airline manufacturer said it would make the most of unused space in the cabin, and make it easier to stay connected especially on long haul flights.
Boeing chief designer Tom Eaton said it could become more like a “mini office”.
He explained: “A space like this can offer so much versatility to help people communicate and remain connected.
“And it is nice to be in a space where you don’t feel like you’re disrupting people.”
It comes as a number of airlines have started rolling out superfast Starlink onboard.
Virgin Atlantic was the first UK airline to launch Starlink WiFi onboard, followed by British Airways.
The Sun’s Assistant Travel Editor Sophie Swietochowski recently tried it out for herself.
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She said: “I didn’t need to pay a penny extra to use it on board my British Airways plane – nor will any other customers.
“The new WiFi model operates differently to its current one. On its typical internet-enabled aircrafts, passengers currently have to create a British Airways account in order to gain access to free messaging services, but that’s not the case for its Starlink aircrafts – a simple click of a button will get you online in seconds.
“Downloading your Netflix shows ahead of travel will become a thing of the past, with high speed streaming enabled, and pre-ordering your Uber ahead of landing will make the overall process of travelling much smoother.
“Personally, I’m most pleased that I could catch up on boring home and work admin, so that it didn’t eat into time in my holiday destination.”
The Aircrafts Interior Expo also had a number of other interesting cabin designs.
This year’s WNBA draft is bigger than ever with two expansion teams joining the league. It’s also a top-heavy draft, with a ton of depth in the first round and no clear first overall pick.
This is also the first year teams will be selecting talent knowing players can be signed to two developmental roster spots per team that don’t count against the salary cap, which might change the way teams use their picks.
The Sparks don’t pick until the mid-second round, but they should have options to help address depth needs. Here’s how the draft is projected to unfold.
First round
1. Dallas Wings: Awa Fam | C | Spain | 6-foot-4
This is one of the first years in recent memory without an obvious No. 1 overall pick. Fam could go anywhere from first to fourth, but the 19-year-old would benefit from an environment where she doesn’t have to dominate right away. The Wings also need size.
2. Minnesota Lynx: Olivia Miles | G | TCU | 5-foot-10
The Texas Christian star nearly averaged a triple-double during the Horned Frogs’ Elite Eight run and she is the best point guard in this draft. Minnesota needs backcourt depth.
UConn guard Azzi Fudd dribbles up the court during Sweet 16 game against North Carolina on March 27 in Fort Worth, Texas.
Fudd’s stock might have dropped because of an underwhelming NCAA tournament, but she is still a pro-ready offensive threat who will get playing time with a rebuilding Storm squad.
4. Washington Mystics: Flau’jae Johnson | G | LSU | 6-foot
Johnson could join an up-and-coming Washington squad as a three-level scorer who can play defense as a two-way guard. With second-year player Sonia Citron already ahead of her at her position, the Mystics can develop Johnson.
5. Chicago Sky: Kiki Rice | G | UCLA | 5-foot-11
The Sky need a guard who can score and defend, and with Courtney Vandersloot out to start the season, Rice might get some early playing time. She can rebound and scrap for loose balls too, and with Ariel Atkins reportedly being traded, Rice could play a big role.
6. Toronto Tempo: Lauren Betts | C | UCLA | 6-foot-7
Betts could become one of the faces of the new franchise as a starting center. She is a pro-ready post scorer who can continue to develop defensively and play against bigger players.
UCLA guard Kiki Rice drives around South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson during the NCAA championship game on April 4.
(Ronaldo Bolanos/Los Angeles Times)
7. Portland Fire: Nell Angloma | F | France | 5-foot-11
Angloma needs time to develop, but general manager Vanja Cernivec has seen her plenty. She is a physical guard who has proven she can score against much older players.
8. Golden State Valkyries: Gabriela Jaquez | F | UCLA | 6 feet
Jaquez can score and win rebounds and would fit in well with the Valkyries’ scrappy style. She fits in a clear role and is the type of player coach Natalie Nakase and company prefer to draft. Jaquez could have some electric games off the bench.
With three first-round picks, the Mystics could consider a draft-and-stash here, and that might just be Carrion. She’s a good shooter and passer and plays bigger than her size. They can be patient and develop her into a starting point guard in a few years.
10. Indiana Fever: Madina Okot | C | South Carolina | 6-foot-6
Indiana can add the third-best center in the draft early here and get a physical player who can create space on the floor as long as she can assert herself in the post.
11. Washington: Raven Johnson | G | South Carolina | 5-foot-9
Johnson’s defensive ability and facilitating skills make her one of the most WNBA-ready players in the draft. Her shutdown defense on Sarah Strong in the Final Four showed she can handle tough assignments.
McMahon could get early playing time as a ballhandler for a Sun team in transition that needs versatility. She can make her own shot and slot in wherever Connecticut needs her.
UCLA forward Gabriela Jaquez dribble past Carolina Gamecocks forward Joyce Edwards during the NCAA women’s championship on April 4.
(Ronaldo Bolanos/Los Angeles Times)
13. Atlanta Dream: Ta’Niya Latson | G | South Carolina | 5-foot-8
There was a time when Latson was the best scorer in the college game, and she could join an Atlanta team building both to win now and for a future run. She wouldn’t be relied on too heavily, which would give her room to develop as a scorer at the pro level.
14. Seattle: Marta Suarez | F | TCU | 6-foot-3
Suarez may have seen her WNBA draft stock rise the most this season, her first at TCU, where she led the Horned Frogs to a Sweet 16 game in which she scored 33 points. She’s an older prospect at 24 but still kind of raw. She could help a Storm team trying to find itself.
15. Connecticut: Gianna Kneepkens | G | UCLA | 5-foot-11
Kneepkens is a shooter who can play decent defense and is likely as WNBA-ready as anyone in this first round. She could jump in off the bench and make some serious shots, developing into a starter pretty quickly.
Second round
16. Seattle: Frieda Buhner | G | Spain | 6-foot-2
A big guard, Buhner can shoot the three-ball when she’s at her best, collect rebounds and bang in the post.
17. Portland: Jessica Timmons | G | Alabama | 5-foot-8
Timmons had a breakout year for Alabama as an All-SEC player. She can create her own offense and hit shots.
UCLA forward Angela Dugalic shoots over South Carolina forward Joyce Edwards during the NCAA championship on April 4 in Phoenix.
(Ronaldo Bolanos/Los Angeles Times)
18. Connecticut: Angela Dugalic | F | UCLA | 6-foot-4
At 24, Dugalic will be one of the more experienced rookies in the WNBA, which could help mold a Sun team in transition. A tough interior presence who also can shoot from distance, Dugalic was arguably the best bench player in the nation during UCLA’s title run.
19. Washington: Shay Ciezki | G | Indiana | 5-foot-7
After averaging 22.8 points per game, Ciezki proved she can score in a variety of ways. She is undersized but could get time to develop on the young Mystics.
20. Sparks: Charlisse Leger-Walker | G | UCLA | 5-foot-8
The first pick for the Sparks of this draft, they stay close to home and get a much-needed ballhandler who can hang defensively. Leger-Walker went from a flashy three-point scorer at Washington State to a well-rounded player who can add energy to the Sparks’ bench.
21. Chicago: Yarden Garzon | G | Maryland | 6-foot-3
Garzon did not have a great senior campaign with Maryland, but Chicago needs guard depth, and she has size and can shoot from distance.
UCLA guard Charlisse Leger-Walker slips past Minnesota guard Tori McKinney and scores on March 27 in Sacramento.
(Eric Thayer/Los Angeles Times)
22. Toronto: Janiah Barker | F | Tennessee | 6-foot-4
A 6-4 forward who can shoot, Barker has plenty of talent but moved around a lot in her college career. Toronto can be patient with her.
23. Golden State: Serah Williams | C| UConn | 6-foot-4
The Valkyries might need some size with Monique Billings moving on and Temi Fagbenle’s future unclear.
24. Sparks: Teoni Key | F | Kentucky | 6-foot-5
Key would give the Sparks some size off the bench behind Cameron Brink, Nneka Ogwumike and Dearica Hamby. Key is more physical than Brink and could give her a bit of a break in the post.
25. Indiana: Ashlon Jackson | G | Duke | 6-foot
Jackson had perhaps the most iconic shot of the NCAA tournament with her game-winner in the Sweet 16 over Louisiana State with 2.5 seconds left.
Michigan State forward Grace VanSlooten dribbles the ball during a game against Washington on Jan. 8.
(Stephen Brashear / Associated Press)
26. Toronto: Grace VanSlooten | G | Michigan State | 6-foot-3
An elite two-point shooter for the Spartans, VanSlooten has a high motor on the offensive side and can play a quick defensive game.
As an undersized but scrappy guard, underestimate Harmon at your own risk. One of the peskiest point-of-attack defenders in the country, Harmon was named to four all-defense teams during her time at Texas.
28. Atlanta: Dari Littlepage-Buggs | F | Baylor | 6-foot-1
A strong rebounder who can move the ball upcourt, Littlepage-Buggs is worth a pick to see how she might adapt to the WNBA. She is someone whom the developmental slots might help a lot.
29. Las Vegas Aces: Maggie Doogan | F | Richmond | 6-foot-2
The Aces already have a core in place, but Doogan has enough upside to be worth a late-round pick as a reliable bench shooter.
30. Washington: Justine Pissott | F | Vanderbilt | 6-foot-4
Another versatile player, Pissott was a part of a dynamic Vanderbilt offense this season. She can space the floor and add depth to the Mystics.
Third round
31. Dallas: Laila Phelia | F | Syracuse | 6-foot
Phelia is a solid defensive forward who can shoot well for her position.
32. Chicago: Tonie Morgan | G | Kentucky | 5-foot-9
Morgan is a terrific passer who can attack downhill.
Texas center Kyla Oldacre shoots over UCLA center Lauren Betts during a Final Four game on April 3 in Phoenix.
(Rick Scuteri / Associated Press)
33. Connecticut: Kyla Oldacre | C | Texas | 6-foot-6
This would be a pure depth pick after the Sun added Brittney Griner.
34. Washington: Kara Dunn | G | USC | 5-foot-11
Dunn has averaged better than 15 points per game during each of her last three seasons (two at Georgia Tech and one at USC) and been efficient in doing so, most recently shooting 57.3% from the field and 37.8% from three-point range.
35. Sparks: Jalyn Brown | G | Michigan State | 6-foot-1
An incredibly efficient shooter, Brown has size and is a three-level scorer who has been a top perimeter defender in the Big 12 and Big Ten. She is a true wing and could give the Sparks a developmental player with a high floor.
36. Toronto: Lani White | F | Utah | 6-foot
White started for only one season but showed she can shoot from distance and give the Tempo another forward to build their bench depth.
USC guard Kara Dunn dribbles up the court during a game against Saint Mary’s at the Galen Center on Dec. 2.
(Ronaldo Bolanos/Los Angeles Times)
37. Portland: Raegan Beers | C | Oklahoma | 6-foot-4
For a while, Beers was one of the most interesting prospects in the college game. She proved she can be an efficient scorer when she went from Oregon State to Oklahoma. Her offense is far ahead of her defense, though.
38. Golden State: Elle Ladine | G | Washington | 5-foot-11
A San Francisco native, Ladine, when she is on, can be a dynamic three-way scorer.
39. Seattle: Saffron Shiels | G | Australia | 6-foot-2
A big guard who could be a late-round steal because of an ankle injury last season.
40. Indiana: Jordan Harrison | G | West Virginia | 5-foot-6
Harrison is undersized but was a good defender in the Big 12. She can facilitate and cause havoc on the court too.
41. New York Liberty: Hannah Stuelke | F | Iowa | 6-foot-2
This is the Liberty’s only pick, and Stuelke is a tough rebounder who has a high upside.
Notre Dame guard Cassandre Prosper drives to the basket under pressure from UConn guard Azzi Fudd during an Elite Eight game on March 29.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s most improved player, Prosper can score and rebound while also being surprisingly quick for her size in the frontcourt.
43. Atlanta: Laura Ziegler | F | Louisville | 6-foot-2
An All-ACC first-team player for an underrated Louisville team, Ziegler can pass and make threes.
44. Las Vegas: Mya Perry | G | Cincinnati | 5-foot-11
A 17.8-point scorer, Perry is a three-point shooter who could earn a developmental slot.
45. Minnesota: Madison St. Rose | G | Princeton | 5-foot-10
St. Rose led Princeton in scoring and could be worth a shot as a developmental player.
Ryanair passengers could face an additional £55 fee
Ryanair has changed a rule(Image: SOPA Images, SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
A Ryanair regulation could land passengers with £55 charges, and it’s got nothing to do with oversized luggage. The budget carrier is renowned for its stripped-back approach, with a habit of adding extra charges for items such as baggage and choosing your own seat.
At present, passengers on a basic ticket can only bring one small personal bag as hand luggage without facing additional charges. If this bag exceeds the dimensions, it will need to be placed in the hold – at an extra cost. And while many travellers are familiar with this regulation, there’s another Ryanair policy that could see you stung with extra charges.
If you’re jetting off with Ryanair you’ll be required to check in online. You can then save your boarding pass to a smartphone or tablet. As of November 2025 Ryanair has transitioned to “100% digital boarding passes via its app, eliminating paper passes to reduce costs, improve service, streamline rebooking, and save 300 tonnes of paper annually”.
You can check in online from 60 days ahead of your flight’s scheduled departure if you’ve purchased a seat, or 24 hours beforehand if you’re content to be assigned a complimentary seat. Regardless of seat selection, online check-in shuts two hours before the flight is scheduled to take off.
Following online check-in you’ll obtain your boarding passes, and you’ll be required to save a copy. If you fail to check in online, you’ll face an airport check-in charge of £55 or 55 euros.
To dodge the fee make sure you have a valid boarding pass before you head off to the airport. For those without a smartphone or tablet, Ryanair will print a boarding pass at no cost, provided you have already completed your online check-in prior to arriving at the airport.
Ryanair said it will remind passengers who are booked to fly to check-in online before they are due to depart.
WASHINGTON — A federal arts commission on Thursday approved the final design for a 24-karat gold commemorative coin bearing President Trump’s image to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday on July 4.
The vote by the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, whose members are supporters of the Republican president and were appointed by him earlier this year, was without objection. It clears the way for the U.S. Mint to begin production on the coin, whose size and denomination are still under discussion.
“As we approach our 250th birthday, we are thrilled to prepare coins that represent the enduring spirit of our country and democracy, and there is no profile more emblematic for the front of such coins than that of our serving President, Donald J. Trump,” U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach said in a statement.
The unprecedented move marks yet another example of Trump and his allies circumventing conventional past presidential practices — and even the law — to get what he wants. It’s the latest instance of Trump putting his name and likeness in the historical archive, following his renaming of the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Kennedy Center performing arts venue and a new class of battleships, among other tributes.
Federal law says no living president can appear on U.S. currency. But Megan Sullivan, the acting chief of the Office of Design Management at the Mint, said the Treasury secretary has authority to authorize the minting and issuance of new 24-karat gold coins, which Scott Bessent has used to get around that prohibition and put Trump on a coin.
She presented the coin’s final design at the commission’s March meeting on Thursday and said Trump had approved it.
“It is my understanding that the secretary of the Treasury presented this design, as well as others, to the president and these were his selection,” Sullivan said.
The White House and the Mint did not immediately respond to electronic and telephone requests for comment.
The front of the coin features an image of Trump in a suit and tie and with a stern look on his face. His fists rest on top of what is supposed to be a desk as he leans forward. Lettering on the top half of the coin spells “LIBERTY” in a slight arc. Directly underneath that are the dates 1776-2026. The words “IN GOD WE TRUST” are at the bottom, with seven stars on one side of the coin and six stars on the other side.
The reverse side depicts a bald eagle midflight with “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” on the right side and “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on the left side.
“I know it’s a very strong and a very tough image of him, and I think it’s fitting to have a current sitting president who’s presiding over the country over the 250th year on a commemorative coin for said year,” said Commissioner Chamberlain Harris, a top White House aide to Trump.
The coin will be part of a “very limited production run,” Sullivan said, but the number has not been determined. The size and denomination of the coin also have not yet been decided, she said. Some commissioners noted Trump’s fondness for big things as they advocated for the largest size coin.
The Mint, which is part of the Treasury Department, has looked at a size for the Trump coin that is larger than its 1-ounce gold coin, which is about 1.3 inches in diameter, Sullivan said.
Its largest coin is 3 inches, “so we’re looking somewhere in there,” she said.
“I think the president likes big things,” said Commissioner James McCrery II, who was the architect on Trump’s design proposal for a 90,000-square-foot ballroom addition to the White House. The fine arts commission approved that proposal at its February meeting.
Harris told McCrery she agreed with him. She works in the White House as a special assistant to the president and deputy director of the Oval Office.
“I think the larger the better. The largest of that circulation, I think, would be his preference,” Harris said, speaking of Trump.
