INFORMATIONALSep 17, 2025Terminal Trouble: One of Japan's Busiest Airports is Slowly SinkingKansai International Airport (KIX) is the primary international airport serving the city of Osaka in Japan. Geological factors are increasingly putting Kansai Airport at risk of sinking, an unusual scenario related to how the airport was built.Read More →
NEWSSep 12, 2025United Expands Winter Schedule Following Spirit Airlines BankruptcyFor the second time in less than a year, Spirit Airlines has filed for bankruptcy protection, raising fresh concerns about the stability of the ultra-low-cost carrier model in the United States.Read More →
STORIESAug 26, 2025Mount Everest Summit: Cheaper by Helicopter, But is it Worth it?Climbing Mount Everest is neither an easy nor a cheap feat. At a height of just over 29,000 feet (~8,849 meters), reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain nearly puts climbers at the height at which aircraft cruise. Today, we will examine and compare the costs of the two primary methods used to experience Mount Everest: by actually climbing the mountain or by taking a helicopter tour.Read More →
NEWSAug 20, 2025EVA Air Teases Southwest Partnership, New U.S. RouteIn a series of posts on social media, EVA Air revealed its plan for a new airline partner in the United States, along with hinting at expansion to a new destination. The Taiwan-based carrier posted a graphic announcing a new connection airline with a tail that mirrors Southwest Heart livery. Read More →
NEWSAug 12, 2025Emirates Bans In-Flight Power Bank Use Following Rise in Battery Fire IncidentsEmirates is introducing stricter safety measures by banning the use of all power banks during flights starting October 1, 2025. The decision comes after a detailed safety review and growing concerns in the aviation industry about lithium battery fires.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 09, 2025Why Zipair Tokyo is so Cheap: A Look into Japan's Long-Haul Low-Cost AirlineZIPAIR Tokyo, established in 2018 as a subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), operates as a low-cost carrier (LCC) specializing in long-haul international routes. The airline's business model focuses on providing affordable air travel by implementing cost-saving measures and offering optional services for additional fees.Read More →
NEWSAug 08, 2025Greenland Airport Security Team Skips Work to Go Hunting, Delays Flights by 3+ HoursNuuk Airport (GOH) descended into an unusual form of travel chaos on Aug 03, 2025, when United Airlines flight UA81 to Newark was delayed for hours, not due to weather, mechanical issues, or labor strikes, but because the airport’s security staff simply did not show up for work.Read More →
NEWSAug 06, 2025Alaska Airlines Launching 787 Service to London, RomeAlaska Airlines is sharpening its aspirations to become a more premium long-haul airline. The carrier announced two new transatlantic routes launching in the Spring of 2026 alongside a new brand identity that will be sported by its growing fleet of Boeing 787s.Read More →
NEWSJun 22, 2025Tokyo-Bound Asiana Flight Experiences Engine FailureAn Asiana Airlines flight bound for Tokyo experienced an engine failure, prompting its return to Incheon International Airport.Read More →
NEWSFeb 11, 2025Learjet Owned By Vince Neil Crashes Into Gulfstream Jet, 1 Fatality ConfirmedOn February 10th, around 14:30 local time, a Learjet private jet aircraft crashed into another private jet after landing at Scottsdale Airport (SCF) in Arizona.Read More →
