INFORMATIONALMar 07, 2024The Environmental Impact of Air Travel and Sustainable SolutionsAs the COVID-19 pandemic is nearing its end, air travel is constantly increasing, with an estimated 4.7 billion passengers to travel in 2024, beating the 4.5 billion passengers that traveled in 2019. This also means more fuel burn is caused by commercial jets, leading to environmental pollution. Therefore, a new type of aviation fuel, called sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), was invented to reduce air pollution.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 →
NEWSFeb 06, 2024Atlanta-Bound Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 Flight Returns to Barcelona After Engine TroubleA Delta Air Lines flight from Barcelona to Atlanta on February 1 experienced an engine malfunction shortly after departure, forcing it to return to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN). The aircraft, a 20-year-old Airbus A330-300, has remained at the airport as of February 6. After an on-time departure, the engine trouble began as Delta flight DL195 reached 27,000 feet (8,230 meters) approximately 30 minutes into the flight.Read More →
ROUTESFeb 06, 2024Delta Air Lines Announces More Flights to Barbados, Curaçao, the Dominican Republic, and Mexico for Winter 2024Delta has expanded its options for passengers interested in escaping the cold and enjoying the warm, sunny weather of Latin America and the Caribbean. The airline has announced a boosted schedule to Latin American and Caribbean cities, adding three new destinations from its Atlanta (ATL), Minneapolis/St. Paul (MSP), and New York (JFK) hubs.Read More →
NEWSJan 26, 2024Virgin Atlantic Flight Grounded After Passenger Spots Four Missing Bolts on WingOn January 15, a Virgin Atlantic flight from Manchester Airport (MAN) to New York City's JFK Airport (JFK) was canceled moments before takeoff after an observant passenger spotted four missing bolts on the Airbus A330's wing.Read More →
NEWSJan 24, 2024Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Aircraft Loses Nose Gear Before Takeoff in AtlantaA Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 lost part of its nose gear shortly before takeoff at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). On January 20, Delta Air Lines Flight DL982 was preparing for a regularly scheduled departure to Bogota, Colombia (BOG). As the 757 was taxiing onto the runway, one of the nose gear tires reportedly came loose and rolled off.Read More →
NEWSJan 19, 2024VIDEO: Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 Suffers Engine Failure After Takeoff From MiamiIn a startling turn of events, an Atlas Air Boeing 747-8 made an emergency landing at Miami International Airport (MIA) on Thursday evening after an engine fire.Read More →
ROUTESJan 18, 2024Scandinavian Airlines Announces New Route to SkyTeam Hub AtlantaIn October, Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) revealed plans to leave the Star Alliance. The departure would see SAS join the SkyTeam Alliance thanks to a proposed partial takeover by the Air France-KLM Group. With such a move, many wondered how it would affect SAS' existing relationships with Star Alliance carriers and their hubs. A new route announcement by SAS may provide further suggestions about the airline's future plans. Read More →
STORIESDec 22, 2023How This 2-year-old Airline Was Able to Push $200 Million in a Single QuarterIn the years after Norweigian’s struggles, more specifically in early 2021, Norwegian entrepreneur Bjord Tore Larsen announced plans to start a new long-haul low-cost airline but this time, to execute it well. The name was chosen to be Norse Atlantic Airways for this new company.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2023The World's Best Airport LoungesWith airlines transporting millions of passengers annually, they have invested millions into showing their luxuriousness and sleek styles. From Frankfurt to Istanbul, airlines worldwide have unique styles with bars, spas, and cigar lounges. Let's look at the top 5 best lounges around this sphere we call Earth.Read More →