ROUTESDec 18, 2025Alaska Airlines Defends Home Turf with 7 Strategic New Routes for 2026Alaska Airlines sent a clear message to its competitors: the Pacific Northwest and the Great Land belong to the Eskimo. In a major network offensive, the Seattle-based carrier unveiled seven new nonstop routes from its hubs in Anchorage (ANC) and Portland (PDX), marking its largest-ever summer schedule for both cities.Read More →
STORIESAug 26, 2025Mount Everest Summit: Cheaper by Helicopter, But is it Worth it?Climbing Mount Everest is neither an easy nor a cheap feat. At a height of just over 29,000 feet (~8,849 meters), reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain nearly puts climbers at the height at which aircraft cruise. Today, we will examine and compare the costs of the two primary methods used to experience Mount Everest: by actually climbing the mountain or by taking a helicopter tour.Read More →
NEWSAug 17, 2024Inside The DC-6 Turned Airbnb By An Alaskan Flight InstructorYou may have heard of the Jumbo Stay Hotel in Stockholm where guests can stay inside a decommissioned Boeing 747. However, you don't have to go to Sweden to rent a room inside a retired aircraft. Today, we will look at an amazing case of a former DC-6 cargo aircraft recently converted into an Airbnb. Read More →
ROUTESJun 12, 2023Delta and Alaska Airlines Boost Hawaii Service This Upcoming WinterMajor American carriers Delta (DL) and Alaska Airlines (AS) have announced new routes to Hawaii for the upcoming 2023-2024 Northern Hemisphere Winter season.Read More →
INFORMATIONALNov 10, 2022Houston Airshow Attracts Visitors from Around the WorldWings Over Houston Airshow was a spectacular event, attracting those from as far as the Netherlands.Read More →
NEWSSep 11, 2022United Airlines Places Order for 200 eVTOL Air TaxisOn Thursday, United Airlines announced its order of 200 Electric Vertical Take Off and Landing (eVTOL) air taxis with Eve. The Embraer-owned startup, Eve Air Mobility, has made a $15 million pre-purchase agreement with United for 200 aircraft, with an option of 200 more available. The company had broken off from Embraer in May to become Publicly-traded, joining a shell company specializing in eVTOL aircraft.Read More →
NEWSDec 23, 2021United and Delta Cancel Over 200 Christmas Eve FlightsUnited Airlines and Delta Air Lines have canceled over 200 flights on Christmas Eve. A combination of staff shortages and high demand has led to these operational disruptions.Read More →
ROUTESDec 31, 1969Air Europa Commences Salvador ServiceIt was a long nine months without landing in Bahian lands due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. However, yesterday at 8:16 pm (Brasilia time) the wait ended when Air Europa's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, registered EC-MMX, landed at Salvador Bahia Airport. This marked the commencement of flights between Madrid and Salvador.Read More →
NEWSDec 31, 1969How About a Flight to ... Nowhere?The fastest flight to sell out in Qantas's 100 year history was a flight from Sydney to….Sydney? Read more about Qantas's "Flight to Nowhere".Read More →
INFORMATIONALDec 31, 19692020 Airshows: East CoastLive on the east coast and wondering which airshows to visit? Here is a list of some action-packed, thrilling aviation events happening this year!Read More →