James Blunt is back at the top of the UK albums chart after nearly two decades, with his latest release, Airplane Mode, debuting at No. 1.
As highlighted by Billboard, the singer’s eighth studio album secured the top position on the Official UK Albums Chart dated November 13, 2026. It marks his third chart-topping album and his first since All the Lost Souls reached No. 1 in 2007.
The achievement also comes with an unusual promise. Before the final chart results were announced, Blunt told fans he would legally change his name to Ryan Air if the album reached No. 1.
