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NEWS Sep 06, 2024 DOT Launches Probe Into Four Major U.S. Airlines' Frequent Flyer Programs Frequent flyer programs are great ways for airlines to build customer trust and loyalty. If you're a frequent traveler on U.S. domestic flights, you might be annoyingly familiar with the constant credit card and mileage program pitches on each flight. Such programs are highly lucrative for airlines and certain parts of the way they operate are mysterious, prompting the United States Department of Transportation to launch a federal consumer protection probe. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 22, 2024 The Top 5 Largest Boeing Fleets in the World The aviation industry is heavily dominated by two major players: Airbus and Boeing. While the latter's dominance has largely lagged behind the former, Boeing aircraft continue to comprise a large majority of airline fleets. Today, we will analyze the five airlines with the largest Boeing fleets. This list will change over the years as some carriers have hundreds of Boeing jets on order. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 20, 2024 American vs. United vs. Delta: Which U.S. Airline Has the Best First Class Flying domestically in the U.S. can be a hot topic, especially given that U.S. carriers' service standard lags behind other airlines worldwide. However, flying in a premium class on your next domestic flight might not be a bad idea. Today, we will compare the First Class experiences among the "Big Three" U.S. legacy carriers: American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. Read More →
STORIES Jun 01, 2024 The World's First Scheduled Air Mail Flight The world's first scheduled airmail flight began as a triangle between three large cities: Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. It helped facilitate increased connectivity within the North-Eastern United States by revolutionizing communication, promoting economic growth, and bringing people closer together. Read More →
NEWS May 29, 2024 Bette Nash: The Worlds Oldest Flight Attendant Has Died At 88 Bette Nash, the world’s oldest flight attendant has died. Ms. Nash worked for nearly 70 years since her first flight at the age of 21 when she was first hired in late 1957 and continued to work her entire life, up until recently, although Ms. Nash never fully retired. Read More →
NEWS Apr 05, 2024 Earthquake in New York and New Jersey: How Airports Operate During Major Seismic Events What happens to airports when an earthquake occurs? How do airlines respond? This article covers all that, plus what happened after a small earthquake struck the New York metro area on April 5. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 20, 2024 Six Must-Have Apps to Make Your Next Flight a Breeze When 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 →
INFORMATIONAL Mar 10, 2024 Boom Supersonic: Bringing Supersonic Transport Back to the Future Boom will return supersonic air travel to the skies. The Boom Overture is their instrument of choice, a supersonic transport meant to carry 64-80 passengers at 1.7 times the speed of sound. Japan Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines have ordered the aircraft. Read More →
NEWS Mar 01, 2024 Woman Dies After Getting Ill on American Airlines Flight From Punta Cana A 41-year-old female passenger suddenly fell ill on an American Airlines flight from Punta Cana (PUJ) to Charlotte (CLT). The aircraft made an emergency landing in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS) on February 28. Read More →
NEWS Jan 30, 2024 Investigation Reveals Details About Near-Miss Involving American and Delta Planes at New York-JFK Additional details have been revealed behind the heart-stopping runway incursion in January 2023 at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). On January 29, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) opened its investigation docket, illustrating how close an American Airlines Boeing 777-200ER and Delta Air Lines Boeing 737-900ER came to tragedy. Read More →