On most commercial aircraft, the passenger seated next to the window has control over the window shade, and most passengers choose the window seat for the view outside. However, on one particular aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, it is only partly true that those sitting next to the window have control of the shade. On […]

Premium economy has become extremely popular in recent years because it offers a much more comfortable experience than economy without costing an entire summer’s worth of pay like business class. Except this isn’t always the case, because premium economy prices have become extremely high in some markets. It’s a simple supply and demand situation, because […]

Denver International Airport (DEN) is Southwest Airlines’ top base by the number of flights operated. According to current scheduling data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company, the carrier penciled in atotal of 7,614 flights from the Colorado facility this August. This puts it comfortably ahead of Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, which […]

The Douglas DC-8 holds an important place in the history of commercial aviation. The four-engine narrowbody was among the first long-range jet airliners to enter service and marked the dawn of the commercial jet age in the US. It entered the market as a direct rival to Boeing’s 707 and initially attracted strong interest from […]

Ultra-long-haul travel means buckling into your seat for an extended period, usually to the other side of the globe. This article will uncover the longest ultra-long-haul flights to and from the United States. Have you flown on any of these flights?

While the modern aviation industry is little short of a wonder in places, it would be naive to say that it is anything close to perfect. Indeed, for various reasons, things can and do go wrong, and, with solutions in place to mitigate the impacts of such failings, they are all part and parcel of […]

Boeing recently updated the advertised range of its upcoming Boeing 777-9 from 7,285 nautical miles to up to 8,000 nautical miles on its official website without explanation or a redesign of the aircraft’s capabilities. The development highlights a cautionary tale when it comes to reading advertized aircraft characteristics and even more caution when comparing the […]

That did not take long. Next week, Delta Air Lines will reintroduce flights to Israel. Due to the war, Flightradar24 shows that the SkyTeam member suspended flights to Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV) in February 2026.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has tentatively approved JetBlue Airways’ purchase of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) slots that became available following the collapse of Spirit Airlines, according to Aviation Week. This deal for 22 slots will be worth $58.5 million, with the carrier narrowly beating Frontier Airlines’ $57.5 million bid to win them. Confirmation of the […]

London and Paris are two of Europe’s busiest cities for both business and leisure travelers. As such, while compelling high-speed rail options are available via the Eurostar, this city pair also requires strong air connectivity. British Airways flight 308 is one of seven daily flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Paris Charles de Gaulle […]