INFORMATIONALJul 18, 2023The World's Longest Nonstop Flights and the Future of Ultra-Long-Haul TravelTechnological advances have allowed airlines to operate ultra-long-haul flights between far-flung destinations. This article looks at the world's ten longest nonstop flights that are regularly offered. The list continues to evolve as airlines look to compete against each other for the "prize" of having the world's longest flight.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023China Eastern Airlines Receives Second C919 AircraftOn July 16, China's second domestically developed C919 aircraft was delivered to Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines. China is developing the COMAC C919 to provide a domestically produced alternative to the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families. The first C919 aircraft completed its inaugural flight from Shanghai to Beijing on May 28.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023United Airlines and Pilot Union Sign Massive New ContractFollowing in the footsteps of competitors United has finally signed a major pilot contract deal after four long years of negotiations. The deal not only raises pay but is set to provide a suite of other positive benefits to a pilot workforce still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Read More →
ROUTESJul 16, 2023All You Need to Know About Southwest's New Routes to OrlandoMajor American Low-cost airline Southwest is launching four new routes to Orlando, Florida.Read More →
NEWSJul 16, 2023British Airways Pilot Stabbed, Held at Gunpoint During Layover in South AfricaA veteran pilot at British Airways was reportedly attacked while on a run with a fellow BA crew member in the South African city of Johannesburg.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 15, 2023Where is The Safest Place to Sit On a Plane?Air travel remains the safest form of long-distance transportation. Even as the number of flights worldwide continues to increase year after year, the number of fatal accidents continues to drop. But even despite the highly-safe nature of air travel, one may still wonder: where is the safest place to sit onboard an aircraft?Read More →
ROUTESJul 13, 2023Here's How Taiwanese Airline Starlux is Expanding its Presence in the U.S.Taiwan's Starlux Airlines is rapidly expanding into the United States. In March, Starlux CEO Glenn Chai mentioned that Los Angeles was only the starting point for U.S. operations. We are now seeing Starlux's expansion plans through the sponsorship of sports teams and additional flights.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2023Delta Air Lines Sees Record Profits in April-JuneOn July 13, Delta Air Lines revealed its financial results for the second quarter of this year and its outlook for the third quarter. The airline recorded its highest quarterly revenue and profitability from April to June.Read More →
NEWSJul 13, 2023PHOTOS: United's New First Class Just Got Another Major RevampOn July 12, United Airlines introduced an upgraded domestic first class seat that includes a wireless charging station in each armrest. The new United First cabin seat will debut on its first Boeing 737 aircraft this month. Additional planes will receive the upgraded seat in the coming months.Read More →
ROUTESJul 13, 2023Air France Announces Exciting New U.S. DestinationSeemingly out of the blue, Air France has announced plans to begin serving its 14th destination in the United States. Nonstop service between the airline's Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub and Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina is slated to begin this fall.
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