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INFORMATIONAL Sep 27, 2023 Understanding IATA Codes: Why do Airports Have Three-Letter Codes? Have you tried booking a flight, but destinations are only listed as three-lettered codes like JFK, CDG, OR LAX? Have you ever heard someone tell you they are flying to SFO airport but didn't know what they meant? Well, this article will answer the burning question for you! Read More →
NEWS Sep 26, 2023 Does 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 →
NEWS Sep 26, 2023 Does 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 →
NEWS Aug 17, 2023 Child Burned on Vistara Flight, Airline Responds Airlines commonly provide passengers with compensation and reimbursement for a variety of incidents...but what about for spilling hot water? This exact scenario unfolded on a Vistara flight where a young child was accidentally burned with hot water. Read More →
NEWS Aug 16, 2023 Pakistan to Privatize Pakistan International Airlines: Will it Save the Airline? Pakistan plans to privatize its loss-making state-owned carrier Pakistan International Airlines. The airline has been unprofitable for years due to flight bans, unqualified pilots, and Pakistan's economic and political issues. Will this be enough to save the airline? Read More →
NEWS Aug 10, 2023 PHOTOS: Air India Reveals New Livery and Rebranding Air India has been undergoing a major transformation phase following its privatization. A major milestone in the airline's revamp is its introduction of a new livery, representing its transition into a true world-class airline. Read More →
NEWS Aug 06, 2023 Flight Attendant Threatens No-Fly List to Passenger Over Catering Mishap A United Airlines elite frequent flyer was threatened by a flight attendant after an incident relating to an extra serving of Manicotti. Read More →
NEWS Jul 06, 2023 Pakistan International Airlines 777 Returns to Lahore Following Hydraulic Issue A PIA 777-200LR was forced to turn back to its origin five hours into its flight due to a hydraulic issue. The aircraft was en route from Lahore to Toronto. After nine hours in the air, the flight landed right back where it started around 1:30 p.m. local time. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 13, 2023 Turkish Airlines Announces Detroit Flights Turkish Airlines, Turkey's flag carrier, has yet again expanded its route network. As of November 15, 2023, the airline will be adding Detroit to its network with three to four weekly flights. Initially, the service will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with a Saturday flight being added in early 2024. Read More →
ROUTES Jun 11, 2023 Cathay Pacific To Resume Christchurch Route After 4-year Hiatus Cathay Pacific’s resumption of a route previously assumed deceased due to the coronavirus pandemic, is launched in strong part due to significant rises in demand for travelers to visit New Zealand, in addition to the ever-existing demand for New Zealand’s people to visit the rest of the world. Read More →