INFORMATIONALMar 22, 2024Window or Aisle Seat: Which One Is Better?Passengers must often choose between the aisle and window seats when flying. Each seat type has its pros and cons, which also depend on a passenger's preferences.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 22, 2024The Strange Rituals and Superstitions of Flight Crews and PassengersPeople worldwide practice their superstitious rituals daily, with aviation being no exception. For multiple reasons, these rituals can occur before, during, or after a flight.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 20, 2024Six Must-Have Apps to Make Your Next Flight a BreezeWhen traveling, it is always important to bring a few essentials: clothes, chargers, your phone, and maybe even a snack. That said, there should be an equivalent emphasis on essential smartphone applications. Certain apps can lead to an easier and more efficient travel experience. Here are some of the best to have for your next trip.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 19, 2024How Boeing's Aircraft Conduct International Charter Flights for Baseball TeamsMajor League Baseball (MLB) will host three games in global markets for the 2024 season, including the first-ever match in South Korea. Although the event brings excitement, the team travel logistics present an obstacle with sleep and adjustment for the start of the season. Most MLB teams use various Boeing aircraft for charter flights to domestic and international games.Read More →
STORIESMar 17, 2024Heavy Fog Leads to a Boeing 747 Crashing into Homes in Kyrgyzstan: Turkish Airlines Flight 6491Turkish Airlines Flight 6491 was a scheduled international cargo flight operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Turkish Cargo. An incident occurred while the flight was conducting a layover in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on January 16, 2017.Read More →
NEWSMar 11, 2024Microsoft Co-Founder's Aviation Startup Stratolaunch Completes First Flight on Hypersonic AircraftStratolaunch, a US-based aerospace company, announced the successful first powered flight of their new TA-1 Test vehicle, the first reusable hypersonic vehicle. The Talon-A test vehicle represents a major milestone in the reusability and sustainability efforts of the aerospace industry, which is trying to achieve reusable hypersonic technology. Read More →
ROUTESMar 07, 2024United Airlines Announces Three New International Destinations, Adds More Flights on Existing RoutesUnited Airlines will introduce nonstop flights to three new international destinations and expand frequencies on existing international routes. The new routes will serve Marrakesh (RAK), Cebu (CEB), and Medellín (MDE). The carrier will also add more weekly or daily flights on existing routes to multiple European and Asian destinations.Read More →
NEWSMar 05, 2024Tennessee Titans Players Express Discomfort With Team TravelThe Tennessee Titans have come under fire after one of their policies requiring players to sit in economy as coaches and staff sit in first class. Players, typically larger, find these seats uncomfortable and small. Read More →
NEWSMar 04, 2024The Pac-12's Collapse: College Sports Teams Now Face Longer Flights to GamesCollege football is going through rapid changes as teams from the Pac-12 Conference prepare to enter new conferences in the 2024-25 academic year. However, the long distance from the West Coast to the locations of the other schools in the Big 12, Big Ten, and Atlantic Coast Conference creates a logistical headache for athletic directors nationwide. These changes will create long journeys for these former Pac-12 teams to attend away games.Read More →
ROUTESMar 02, 2024Frontier Launches $19 Nonstop Flights to New OrleansFrontier announced 17 new routes while also cutting 16, citing a network restructuring plan. In this announcement, Frontier even announced a promotion offering $19 flights. Read More →
