NEWSDec 22, 2023Texas Governor Flies 120 Migrants to Chicago to Protest Federal Immigration PoliciesTexas Governor Greg Abbott has made a controversial move by flying migrants to Democratic-led "sanctuary cities" in protest of the Biden administration's handling of the border crisis. The first flight, carrying over 120 migrants, landed at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD) on December 19. This came just a week after the Chicago City Council passed new regulations for receiving buses transporting migrants, prompting accusations that the flights were a direct retaliation by Governor Abbott. Read More →
ROUTESDec 21, 2023Kazakhstan's Future Aviation Plans Could Include Nonstop Flights to New York-JFKKazakhstan's aviation industry has been growing rapidly over the years. Airlines such as Air Astana, FlyArystan, Qazaq Air, and SCAT Airlines have expanded their fleets and route networks. In a recent government meeting, it was revealed that new services from Kazakhstan to the United States, India, China, Singapore, and Japan are on the cards to begin in the coming years. Who will operate these flights, where will they go, and when can we expect them to start?Read More →
NEWSDec 20, 2023Global Airlines Appoints New Cabin Design PartnerGlobal Airlines, an upcoming UK-based carrier, has not been in the news for a while. However, progress is surely being made as the airline recently appointed a new cabin design partner. This exciting news goes to show that Global is serious about truly becoming a successful carrier. Let's take a look at who the airline has appointed to design its upcoming onboard product.Read More →
STORIESDec 19, 2023Qatar Airways Under Fire For Banning Aviation YouTuber Josh CahillQatar Airways, commonly praised for being among the world's best airlines, has recently come under negative spotlight over its reaction to a flight review posted on YouTube. Josh Cahill, a popular aviation YouTuber specializing in airline reviews, published a video titled "The Shocking Decline of Qatar Airways" in August 2023. Qatar Airways reacted furiously to Cahill's video by banning him from the airline and allegedly firing the cabin crew who operated that flight. Read More →
NEWSDec 18, 2023Inside Southwest Airlines' Controversial Policy for Plus-Sized PassengersA new TikTok trend? Nope, Southwest has had the "Customer of Size policy" for over three decades. The policy has been a point of major controversy in the past week or two. While many say it is a policy that promotes bad lifestyle and health choices, some also state it is just a way to make sure everyone flies with comfort in mind. Read More →
NEWSDec 15, 2023Air Canada Announces New US and Mexican Destinations for 2024Air Canada has announced a massive capacity boost coming to its network in the Summer of 2024. This capacity boost includes two brand-new destinations, five new routes, and increased flight frequencies. The new and returning destinations include the tourist hotspots of Tulum and Charleston.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 12, 2023How Much Does It Cost to Rent a Private Jet?Have you ever wanted to fly private but thought it was exorbitantly expensive? You're right, partially. Private flying can be expensive, but not always. This article breaks down the cost of avoiding commercial flights in favor of private aviation. Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2023JetBlue's Tussle With Amsterdam Schiphol AirportJetBlue Airways launched service to Amsterdam, Netherlands (AMS) from its major East Coast hubs earlier this year. The new JetBlue service to Amsterdam has already faced rough air, with Schiphol Airport announcing a flight cap that directly impacts JetBlue's operation among other carriers.Read More →
NEWSNov 10, 2023$1 Airline Tickets Up For Grabs as China Southern Experiences Technical IssuesChina Southern Airlines accidentally sold tickets for as low as $1.30 due to a two-hour technical glitch on November 8. The Guangzhou-based airline noticed something wrong when passengers posted about extremely cheap flights on Chinese social media. The glitch affected the carrier's mobile app and certain ticket-booking platforms.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 07, 2023A Deeper Look at Saudia's Plans for Religious and Leisure Tourism Saudia has announced several expansion initiatives in recent weeks. Saudi Arabia's state-owned flag carrier plans to expand its operations in anticipation of large tourism demand in the coming years. Saudi Arabia aims to attract 150 million annual visitors by 2030 as part of its Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy. The country seeks to reduce its reliance on oil and gas by developing other sectors, including tourism and aviation.Read More →
