INFORMATIONALAug 22, 20242024's Longest Narrowbody RoutesNarrowbody aircraft are normally kept relegated on short to medium haul flights, ranging anywhere in times from 30 minutes up to about 6 hours. But some airlines push the limits of these aircraft and fly them long haul to their maximum capable range. Today we will take a look into some of those flights, and compare just how far airlines are willing to fly narrowbodies in 2024. Read More →
NEWSJul 29, 20247088 Miles! Turkish Airlines’ Five Longest RoutesTurkish Airlines is the world's most connected airline, serving 340 destinations across 129 countries from its massive hub in Istanbul. Many might wonder what the longest routes are in Turkish Airlines' current route network. As such, we will examine the five longest routes currently flown by the global giant.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 18, 2024Swiss Adds Shark Skin To Boeing 777sSharks cannot fly, however, SWISS has adopted a special "shark skin" technology to some of its aircraft that is said to have immense benefits. The carrier has become the first airline in the world to deploy this innovative new technology on its aircraft.Read More →
NEWSJun 18, 2024Possible Bird Strike Causes Passenger Plane To Burst into Flames Mid-AirA suspected bird strike has caused a Virgin Australia plane to make an emergency landing in New Zealand after one of its engines caught fire shortly after takeoff. The Melbourne-bound flight left Queenstown on Monday evening with footage emerging later that appeared to show fire coming from the Boeing 737-800.Read More →
NEWSJun 13, 2024This New Supersonic Private Jet Will Have TV Screens Instead of WindowsSpike Aerospace has been stirring up quite the buzz with its ambitious supersonic transport project, as Business Aviation is one of the prime reasons for the modernization of the aviation industry.Read More →
STORIESJun 03, 2024Air France’s Unique A320 Caribbean Island Hopper ServiceAir France operates a unique Caribbean inter-island service, connecting numerous French overseas territories with an Airbus A320 aircraft. The history of this flight dates back to the 1940s as the carrier continues to operate this route today. Read More →
INFORMATIONALMay 26, 2024Why Certain Foods Do Not Get Served on PlanesAlthough there are many jokes about airline food quality, Airlines invest a lot of time and resources into researching and designing the meals they serve their passengers. However, despite the investments, certain food items will rarely, if ever, make it on your next flight. Our perceived change in taste, costs, efficiencies, and regulations play a significant part in why certain foods are not served on planes.Read More →
ROUTESMay 23, 2024 The Most Turbulent Flights in the WorldTurbulence is a common phenomenon experienced on flights all across the world. However, factors such as weather that greatly influence turbulence are more prevalent in certain areas than others. This begs the question: are certain flights more prone to turbulence than others? The short answer is yes and many factors lead up to this. As such, today we will examine these factors and which air routes are the world's most turbulent.Read More →