World of Hyatt has just announced a substantial devaluation of its points. Hyatt, unsurprisingly, is putting a more positive spin on it and – in the short term – it may not be as bad as it looks, but the trajectory is not good. Full details are on the Hyatt website here. This is all […]
In the world of widebody commercial aviation, every design detail serves a critical purpose. One such detail that often sparks curiosity is the 12-tire main landing gear configuration found on the Boeing 777.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) is expected to be the busiest airport in February 2026 in the world by the number of available seats. However, this does not mean that Dubai will be the busiest airport this year, or that it will even serve the most passengers in February 2026. Indeed, just because flights are arriving […]
Over the past thirty years, commercial flying has gotten faster, but it sure has not gotten any simpler, especially for global soccer stars with schedules that move with matchdays, sponsorship obligations, medical appointments, and family time across multiple countries. A private jet turns that chaos into something controllable, with direct routings to smaller airports, flexible […]
The fast-growing Breeze Airways has added six new routes to its network. For a change, none of them include Florida, which is by far its most-served state. Instead, there’s a big emphasis on Portland, Maine, which accounts for four of the additions.
Spirit Airline has passed a ‘major milestone’ in its attempts to restructure and emerge from Chapter 11 proceedings. The holdings company behind the embattled LCC has reached an agreement in principle with its Debtor‑in‑Possession (DIP) lenders and secured noteholders on key terms for a restructuring support agreement. The agreement will give Spirit the financial backing […]
Unit load device (ULD) specialist Jettainer has announced it will will continue to support CMA CGM AIR CARGO as its long-term ULD management partner. The contract concluded in 2022 has now been extended early for the long-term due to additional requirements resulting from planned fleet expansion. In the coming years, Jettainer will continue to provide […]
As of February 20, 2026, travellers who need a French visa must book their appointment online, with walk-ins and informal booking routes removed from the process. France has moved to a mandatory online visa appointment system for foreign nationals applying worldwide, covering both short-stay Schengen visas and long-stay national visas, according to SchengenVisaInfo.com. The change […]
Updated to reflect ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel on February 23. Do Not Travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict. Some areas, especially near the borders, have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. On February […]
When traveling economy class, items such as amenity kits are a rare find, and certainly receiving one on a long-haul flight feels like a luxurious touch. They have those comfort items that make a long-haul flight more bearable, like a sleep mask, earplugs, and a dental kit. Some airlines have collaborated with designer names like […]