NEWSJun 27, 2024The World’s First Hybrid Airline: Air PremiaYou may be familiar with the two main groups of airlines: full-service carriers and low-cost carriers. But have you ever heard of a "hybrid" airline? Today, we will look at the world's first example of such an airline: Air Premia from South Korea.Read More →
NEWSJun 26, 2024Will We Ever See United 737 MAX 10s?With Boeing continuously in the hot seat, many once-loyal customers are rethinking their future fleet strategies. Specifically, the constant controversies involving shoddy build quality and issues with newer planes like the 737 MAX are too much to ignore. Such issues have prompted United Airlines, a loyal Boeing customer, to rethink its future fleet possibly without the Boeing 737 MAX 10, which it has over 100 orders for.Read More →
STORIESJun 25, 2024Sunlight After Sunset: SpaceX Rocket Launch Creates Incredible Effect Over Southwest USThose observing a SpaceX rocket launch in Arizona on June 23 were in for a spectacular surprise when they saw a glowing trail of exhaust in the sky. The strange trail of glowing exhaust can be explained by science. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 22, 2024Willing To Give up Your Seat? A Look Into Voluntary Bumping and How To Maximize CompensationOftentimes on oversold flights, airlines will ask passengers to voluntarily accept a later flight, or a “bump,” in exchange for monetary compensation. Voluntary bumping has grown in popularity over recent years as airlines attempt to decrease the number of involuntary bumps. But what are voluntary bumps and how can you maximize your compensation?Read More →
STORIESJun 22, 2024Cessna 172: The Most Popular Aircraft Ever BuiltWith over 45,000 aircraft being produced, the Cessna 172 is by far the most popular aircraft ever built. From flight training to weekend flights to military use, the Cessna 172 has left its mark on nearly every aspect of aviation. Read More →
NEWSJun 22, 2024Collision Risks as Australia Struggle With Airport Staff ShortagesIndustries around the world have been suffering from staff shortages coming out of the pandemic. The travel sector and especially aviation have experienced these struggles first-hand. In Australia, a staff shortage among air traffic controllers has become a huge point of concern as many fear that the chances of a collision have risen.Read More →
STORIESJun 21, 2024I Flew Around the World. Here's How it Went.Recently, I flew around the globe, with a trip to Southeast Asia in the mix as well. Some general outtakes from my adventure were positive, as the budget airlines in Asia blew my expectations. Read More →
NEWSJun 21, 2024Oil Protestors Attempt to Paint Taylor Swift's Private Jet, go to Wrong AirportOn Thursday June 19, Just Stop Oil protestors broke into London Stansted Airport aiming to paint Taylor Swift's private jet. The activists wanted to bring to light Swift and other famous figures excessive use of private jets and flying. Read More →
INFORMATIONALJun 21, 2024Why Is Airport Food So Expensive?Airports' high food costs result from pricey rent, delivery fees, and staff retention. Storage fees and transportation costs raise prices. Vendors face challenges keeping staff, leading to re-training costs and adding extra expensesRead More →
STORIESJun 21, 2024From Airline Newbie to Emirates President: Sir Tim Clark and How to Become an Airline CEOSir Timothy Charles Clark KBE FRAeS is a British business executive and the President of Dubai based Airline Emirates since January 2003. He was also the Managing Director of SriLankan Airlines until 2008.Read More →
