INFORMATIONALNov 02, 2023Is The Bermuda Triangle Dangerous For Planes? There are many areas on Earth that are infamous for disappearances. Non more so than the Bermuda Triangle. While the area is most known for its numerous ship disappearances, many planes have also disappeared in the area as well. No disappearance is more infamous than that of flight 19. Read More →
NEWSNov 02, 2023Delta Pilot Threatens to Shoot Captain Over Medical DiversionFederal authorities in Utah have indicted a former Delta Air Lines pilot for allegedly trying to shoot his captain during a flight last year. Jonathan Dunn was indicted in a Utah District Court on October 18 for disrupting the crew's operations on a commercial flight. This incident, along with another one involving an Alaska Airlines pilot, signifies the importance of mental health in the aviation industry.Read More →
INFORMATIONALOct 26, 2023Airplane Windows are Round Because This Plane Kept CrashingOval windows are commonplace in modern aviation, but why do engineers prefer them? The history dates back to the failure of the de Havilland Comet, which employed square windows that would prove to be fatal.Read More →
NEWSOct 20, 2023U.S. Resumes Deportation Flights: How do These Work?Deportation flights are an interesting affair since they usually do not involve the usual airlines that we mainly see operating flights across the U.S. Therefore, today we will discuss how deportation flights work and what the recent resumption of such flights has been directed at.Read More →
NEWSOct 18, 2023Lebanese Aviation Affected as Middle East Tensions RiseThe current situation in the Middle East has understandably had a major effect on the aviation industry. Lebanon is the latest country to be affected as escalating tensions have led to various preventative actions being taken by local and international entities.
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INFORMATIONALSep 28, 2023United MileagePlus: Best Ways to Earn, Redeem Miles Thinking about joining MileagePlus? Pondering how to get the most out of a United Airlines MileagePlus membership? This article is an in depth guide on how you can do just that, covering how to earn United MileagePlus miles as well as where, how, and when to redeem them. Read More →
NEWSSep 26, 2023Does Politics Affect International Flights and Tourism?Aviation benefits society by connecting people, cultures, and businesses across long distances. However, economic and political issues between countries can significantly impact aviation's ability to unite people. Let's take a deeper look at how geopolitical issues affect aviation, through three case studies.Read More →
NEWSSep 19, 2023Freed American Prisoners Return Home: The Importance of Humanitarian FlightsThe five Americans freed as part of a $6 billion exchange with Iran arrived back in the United States on Monday. This situation highlights the importance of humanitarian flights. Time and time again, aviation has been a major player in facilitating responses to global issues, a topic that we will address today.Read More →
NEWSSep 17, 2023TSA Agents Caught Allegedly Stealing From Bags in MiamiThree TSA agents that were arrested in July 2023 have admitted to stealing up to $1000 a day from passengers at a security checkpoint in Miami. This comes as there is a decrease in confidence and trust in the TSA after many passengers have come forward claiming that similar cases have happened to them after passing through TSA checkpoints. Read More →
NEWSSep 09, 2023How Airlines are Responding to Morocco's 6.8-Magnitude EarthquakeOn September 8, a 6.8-magnitude earthquake hit Morocco, killing over 1300 people. The quake struck the High Atlas Mountains, near the famous tourist destination city of Marrakesh. The damage to buildings and historical sites means that tourism will be unlikely to return to full force for the foreseeable future, leading to less flight demand.Read More →
