INFORMATIONALSep 27, 2026Are Ultra-Long-Haul Routes Actually Profitable, or Just Good PR?Ultra-long-haul routes generate headlines, but their profitability hinges entirely on premium-cabin demand -- a lesson Thai Airways learned the hard way, and one Qantas is now betting nearly half a billion dollars on with Project Sunrise's record-breaking Sydney-London route.Read More →
ROUTESSep 23, 2026Qantas Sets 2028 Launch for First Nonstop Sydney to New York FlightsQantas will begin nonstop Sydney to New York service in mid-2028 using the Airbus A350-1000ULR, marking the second Project Sunrise route.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 14, 2026Why Do Some Flights Take Longer Than Others on the Same Route?Why do some flights take longer than others on the same route? From jet streams and seasonal winds to ATC congestion, great-circle routing, and airline schedule padding, several factors influence flight duration. Here's how flight paths, weather, and air traffic control affect your journey.Read More →
INFORMATIONALSep 03, 2026How ETOPS Changed Long-Haul Flying ForeverAn article on how ETOPS changed long-haul flying forever.Read More →
ROUTESAug 05, 2026Delta Air Lines Launches Non-Stop Atlanta to Riyadh Service on October 23 Despite Regional TensionsDelta Air Lines begins non-stop flights between Atlanta and Riyadh on October 23, marking its first route to Saudi Arabia amid Middle East unrest.Read More →
NEWSAug 04, 2026United Finally Unlocks the Doors on Its New Polaris SuitesUnited Airlines will soon unlock its new Polaris Studio suites aboard premium-heavy Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, marking a major cabin overhaul for the carrier.Read More →
ROUTESJul 23, 2026Air Astana Targets 2027 Launch for Boeing 787 Flights Between Kazakhstan and the USAir Astana has filed plans to begin Boeing 787 flights from Almaty and Astana to the US in 2027, marking Kazakhstan's first direct US air link.Read More →
NEWSJul 23, 2026The Long Way Home: Boeing's 777X Nears Certification at Farnborough 2026, And Boeing Already Wants It to Fly Even FartherAfter thirteen years of delays, Boeing's 777X is finally approaching FAA certification at Farnborough 2026, even as the manufacturer works to extend the jet's range further, contends with Emirates' refusal of its earliest-built aircraft, and racks up new freighter orders.Read More →
ROUTESJul 13, 2026Cathay Pacific Expands Ultra-Long-Haul Network With 11 New Airbus A350 RoutesCathay Pacific rolls out 11 ultra-long-haul A350 routes from Hong Kong, including flights up to 17 hours to destinations across four continents.Read More →
ROUTESJul 01, 2026American Airlines Returns to Tokyo from Chicago O'Hare and Adds Two More RoutesAmerican Airlines will launch daily Chicago O'Hare to Tokyo Narita nonstop service in March 2027, plus two new domestic routes as it rebuilds its ORD hub.Read More →
