NEWSOct 27, 2024Inside Air New Zealand’s Secret First ClassA look at Air New Zealand's secret first-class cabin onboard a leased Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Read More →
NEWSOct 16, 2024Cathay Pacific Unveils New Aria Business Class SuiteCathay Pacific is getting ready to introduce its newest business class suite, the Aria Suite, on Friday, October 18th. Read More →
NEWSSep 23, 2024Couple Banned From Cathay Pacific After Viral Reclined Seat ScuffleA couple caused a scene on a Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong after a woman in front of them had reclined her seat. See what happened afterwards and how the airline responded.Read More →
NEWSSep 06, 2024A350 Engine Fire Prompts Mandatory EASA Airplane InspectionsFollowing the engine fire on a Cathay Pacific aircraft, EASA and Rolls Royce will undergo worldwide inspections. See which aircraft seems to be the most affected and which airlines are taking the issue seriously.Read More →
NEWSMay 13, 2024Air Vanuatu: What Happens When An Airline Goes BankruptRecently, Air Vanuatu went bankrupt, canceling all international flights and stranding thousands of passengers. This latest airline bankruptcy brings up the question - What happens after an airline goes bust? Read More →
ROUTESApr 13, 2024The Longest Flights Between Europe and AsiaAnalyzing the longest flights in the world can be eye-opening as sometimes you will learn about routes you never knew existed. We've been publishing quite a few articles on the world's longest flights, and today, we will focus on the longest routes between Europe and Asia. This "Top Ten" list will not only include nonstop flights but direct flight options as well.Read More →
ROUTESApr 09, 2024United's Island Hopper Adventure: 7 Pacific Islands in 15 Hours on a Boeing 737When it comes to serving remote communities, airlines are sometimes the only means to provide vital resources to these places. One such example is the "Island Hopper", a service by United Airlines from Honolulu (HNL) to Guam (GUM) that stops in various Pacific islands.Read More →
ROUTESApr 04, 2024The World's Longest Domestic Flight: 21 Hours on an Airbus A350Although it does not operate as a nonstop flight, Air France’s direct Paris to Papeete service clocks in at around 21 to 22 hours, with a stop in Los Angeles. It is one of the many airlines that operates the second leg of the journey from Los Angeles to Papeete.Read More →
INFORMATIONALMar 18, 2024This Boeing 747 Was Purposely Crashed for a Movie StuntAn example of the intersection between film and aviation involves the 2020 film Tenet. The movie's directors purchased a Boeing 747 to blow up during filming.
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INFORMATIONALMar 16, 2024Music Tourism's Impact on Aviation and the Global EconomyMusic tourism is now an established subset of the travel industry. Many people travel to see their favorite artist perform a concert or to attend music festivals. Airlines benefit from passengers' willingness to spend high prices on music experiences, with flight searches and bookings increasing rapidly ahead of such events.Read More →