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5 Airlines With The World's Best Business Class Seats For Transpacific Flights
Which carriers offer passengers the most comfort across the Pacific?
American Airlines Launches 15 New Nonstop International Routes: See Full List Now
With multiple domestic and international routes coming, most of the carrier's hubs are involved. Find out more here!
The Bidding Decisions That Separate A $470,000 Widebody Captain From A $700,000 One
What goes on behind the scenes?
Why The FAA Tells Airline Pilots To Keep Mentally Flying The Aircraft Even With Autopilot On
Despite advanced autopilot capabilities, pilots must always stay focused.
The Reverse Thrust Maneuver Major US Airlines Quietly Abandoned Around 2006 & Why It Never Came Back
US airlines used reverse thrust to push back from gates for two decades. By 2006, every carrier had quietly stopped.
Hawaiian Airlines To Replace Inter-Island Boeing 717s With The 737-800
Alaska Airlines has announced that it has selected the Boeing 737-800 to replace the interisland 717-200s that currently operate under the Hawaiian Airlines banner. These rear-engined twinjets have been a perfect fit for the short and sharp rotations that characterize interisland flying, but it is no secret that they aren't getting any younger. As such, a replacement aircraft has been eyed for some time.
1st Of 850 Jets: Lufthansa To Launch High-Speed Starlink WiFi On Airbus A320neo In 9 Days
All Lufthansa Group airlines will have Starlink by 2029.
Only 80 Miles: Qatar Airways Launches World's Shortest Airbus A350 Flights
It is the world's new shortest bookable A350 operation. But there's a twist. Find out more here!
British Airways Breaks Decades of CFM Loyalty
The United Kingdom's primary flag carrier, British Airways, has selected Pratt & Whitney's geared turbofan, or GTF engine to power up to 63 Airbus A320neo family aircraft, ending decades of exclusive reliance on CFM International engines for its Airbus narrowbody fleet. So in this video, we take a look at why the airline is introducing a second engine supplier for the first time on its A320neo family fleet, and what this decision says about how airlines are choosing engines in today's increasingly complex aviation market.
Emirates Recycles Airbus A380 & Boeing 777 Parts In 8-Foot Arsenal FC Badge Sculpture
The carrier has now been a partner of the team for two decades.
All Pilots & Cabin Crew In Malaysia Face 30-Day Drug Test Deadline After Smuggling Scandal
Going forward, more random testing will also take place.
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Forced Into 'Lockdown Protocol' After Threat To Take Over Jet
Out-of-control travelers brought the flight to a halt before it could even depart.
The Scope Clause: The Obscure Rule Shaping US Regional Aviation
What is the scope clause and what impact does it have on regional aviation across the country?
How United Is Quietly Rebuilding Washington Dulles Into Its Ultimate Hub
Trump is pushing to rebuild Dulles, but United is getting the global hub it always wanted.
Do US Flight Attendants Have A Retirement Age Like Pilots?
Luckily, in the US you can be a flight attendant forever.
“There Are Loopholes”: Frontier Airlines Passenger Denied Boarding After Plane Swap
Frontier denied a passenger boarding after an aircraft swap. Here's why a little-known US rule can leave travelers without compensation.
The New Baggage Policy Changes That Delta Air Lines Passengers Should Know About In 2026
Everyone from first-timers to frequent flyers should be aware of these alterations.
Why JetBlue Keeps Struggling Despite Doing So Much Right
JetBlue's financial struggles have persisted despite its reputation for providing a high-quality passenger experience.
Breeze Airways Launches 7 Massive New International Routes: See Flights Here
The carrier is targeting winter sun and leisure travelers in its upcoming international expansion.
What Pilots Actually Do In The 1st 10 Minutes After Takeoff That Passengers Never See
Analyzing one of the critical phases of flight on every departure.
