The Boeing 747-400 is one of commercial aviation’s most recognized aircraft, as it is an icon that, as of 2026, sits at the intersection of nostalgia, hard economics, and a surprisingly complex secondhand market. If one is interested in answering the question of how much a 747-400 costs, one will get bogged down in different […]
As global travel demand continues to evolve, airlines are increasingly looking for ways to balance comfort, flexibility, and efficiency across their cabins. Premium Economy has quickly emerged as one of the most important tools in achieving that balance, offering travelers additional space and upgraded service without the price point of traditional premium cabins. For many […]
EgyptAir plans to increase its US operations significantly. As identified by Aeroroutes, two additional routes are scheduled: Cairo to both Chicago O’Hare and Los Angeles. While it’ll be the first time that Chicago has seen the Star Alliance member, EgyptAir last served Los Angeles in 2001, when flights operated via New York JFK. The airline’s […]
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 […]