Articles by Richard Rafalski

NEWS Nov 16, 2024 How Airlines Make More Money From Frequent Flyer Programs than Airfare Article covering how airlines are more profitable from their frequent flyer programs Read More →

NEWS Nov 13, 2024 23 Years Ago: The Fatal Crash of American Airlines Flight 587 Article covering the 23rd anniversary of American Airlines flight 587 and the ceremonies held to commemorate those lives lost Read More →

NEWS Nov 09, 2024 2024’s Best Aviation College Programs Article covering the best aviation college programs of 2024 Read More →

NEWS Nov 06, 2024 5 Dead As Jet Crashes After Failed Takeoff Attempt Article covering the recent crash at Falcon Field Airport Read More →

NEWS Nov 03, 2024 The World’s 10 Smallest Flag Carrier Airlines Article covering the smallest global flag carrier airlines. Read More →

NEWS Oct 30, 2024 Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Special Moana 2 Aircraft Designs Article covering Hawaiian's new liveries to be featured for Moana 2 Read More →

NEWS Oct 23, 2024 Alaska Airlines Unveils Future Loyalty Program Plans for 2025 and Beyond Late last week, Alaska Airlines announced major changes to its loyalty program for 2025, with the intent of making it easier for when the eventual merger of the Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines programs comes sometime in the future. These changes include more ways to earn miles while not flying and easier transfers between the two operators. Read More →

NEWS Oct 19, 2024 American Airlines 787 Engine Ingests Cargo Container at Chicago Airport On Thursday, October 17th, a mishap occurred at Chicago's O'Hare International airport involving an American Airlines Boeing 787. While taxiing, a cargo container was ingested into the aircraft's number 2 (right) engine and caused substantial damage to both the engine and airframe. Read more to find out what happened. Read More →

NEWS Oct 16, 2024 Delta Airlines Reveals Brand New Cabin Interiors Article covering Delta's new cabins and what changes will be made. After unveiling new seat models in the last year, Delta has continued to build upon and improve it's customer experience with a brand new nose-to-tail cabin design for its mainline fleet. The new seating materials, updated mood lighting and refreshed color palate will usher in a new aircraft interior that continues to build upon Delta's commitment to the customer. Read More →

NEWS Oct 12, 2024 United 737 Toilet Floods, Leaving Passenger with Destroyed $1,200 Laptop and Only a 5,000 Mile Compensation Offer Article covering the United 737 toilet flood incident. Also covered is the low compensation from United and discussion of carry-on policies Read More →