INFORMATIONALDec 14, 2023Why Don't Airlines Offer Free Upgrades to Fill Empty First Class Seats?Airlines typically don't upgrade passengers should premium seats be empty. It simply boils down to the perceive value of the seat and ensuring that every seat is sold at a revenue-maximizing price an individual is willing to pay.Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 04, 2023New Data Suggests that Flying from Large Airports May Not Always be the Best IdeaYou may have noticed today that large airports aren't always the only option when flying into a major city. Indeed, secondary airports have seen a major rise over the last 20 years, and in this article we'll look at the pros and cons of flying out of these airports. Read More →
NEWSDec 03, 2023Alaska Airlines Buys Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 BillionAlaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines have announced that they have entered into a conclusive agreement to merge the two airlines in a $1.9 billion deal. The merger is expected to impact employees and communities in Alaska and Hawaii positively. Both carriers have a rich history filled with amazing stories of innovation and commitment to their passengers. Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 30, 2023Top Five Most Interesting Economy Class Seat ConceptsSpending a long-haul flight in economy class may not seem very appealing to most people. However, there are a handful of airlines out there that have brought some rather interesting economy seat concepts to the market. That said, let's look at the five most interesting airline economy seat concepts. As a disclaimer, these airlines are ranked in no particular order.Read More →
NEWSNov 29, 2023Etihad Airways to Use Airbus A380 on Abu Dhabi-New York RouteEtihad Airways will use the Airbus A380 on its route between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) starting April 22, 2024. The double-decker aircraft is essential to accommodate the growing demand for travel to Abu Dhabi. Etihad's A380s are famous for their luxurious onboard experience, including the world's only three-room suite in the sky through The Residence.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 12, 2023A Tribute to the Texas Raiders One Year LaterThe "Texas Raiders" B-17, owned by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) started it's life as a Boeing PB-1 AWACS Registered as 44-83872 this PB-1W was among the last 20 B-17s built by Douglas under license with Boeing. It came off the production line in Long Beach, California on July 12, 1945 and entered service with VX-4, located at NAS Patuxent River in the United States Navy nine days later on July 21. Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 29, 2023The Haunted Crash Site of Delta Air Lines Flight 191On August 2, 1985, a Lockheed L-1011 Tristar operated by Delta Air Lines crashed short of runway 17L (now 17C) at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. The cause? Mother nature herself. The flight was a scheduled service from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles with a stop in Dallas. What was seemingly a normal flight would turn deadly in seconds.Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023American Airlines Adds Flights to Super Bowl LVIII, Barcelona Tech ConferencePassengers interested in American football or visiting Barcelona are in for good news. American Airlines is adding flights to two major events in February and March. These high-demand events are Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas and a mobile communications trade show in Barcelona.Read More →
NEWSOct 23, 2023Off-Duty Pilot Attempts to Crash Alaska Airlines PlaneAn Alaska Airlines flight was forced to divert early Sunday night after an off-duty pilot attempted to crash the plane. The off-duty pilot responsible for the incident is facing 83 counts of attempted murder. The incident highlights the importance of mental health in aviation. Read More →
NEWSOct 22, 2023Alaska Airlines and SkyWest Aircraft Almost Collide Near Portland AirportAn Alaska Airlines aircraft nearly collided with a SkyWest aircraft near Portland International Airport (PDX) on October 16. Alaska Airlines flight AS 1299 departed from John Wayne Airport (SNA) at 2:01 p.m. local time and was scheduled to land in Portland later that afternoon. However, poor weather conditions forced the aircraft to abort its attempted landing on an airport runway. This scenario is a go-around when a landing is aborted on the final approach due to unsafe conditions.Read More →
