Broadly speaking, during a conflict, two types of military jets are deployed: those fit for purpose and whatever a country happens to have. Deploying the best aircraft is a luxury most air forces do not have. In most conflicts, the United States Air Force and Western Air Forces will deploy examples of most types of […]
A recent study by the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified a concerning increase in the presence of drugs when testing fatally injured pilots. The study shows that close to a third of all pilots tested had potentially impairing drugs in their system while flying.
US commercial airline pilots are among the best-paid in the world, with the BLS reporting that the average American pilot earned around $200,000 in 2024. However, that single number hides the major gap between first-year first officers and experienced captains. The captains employed by the major US airlines are often some of the best-paid in […]
There are few aircraft in commercial aviation that carry as much prestige as the Boeing 777. As one of the world’s most widely used long-haul widebody jets, it plays a crucial role in connecting continents, and the pilots who operate it are among the most experienced in the industry. In 2026, with pilot salaries in […]
Lufthansa has been particularly busy recently with modernizing and upgrading its long-haul fleet. One of the crucial developments is the completion of the first of eight Airbus A380 cabin refurbishments, carried out as part of a wider maintenance and modernization program that is expected to continue through mid-2027.
Well, here’s some good news about Virgin Atlantic reward pricing. This bit of good news actually took place a few weeks ago (February, apparently) but it took this long for any readers to notice it! No-one told us directly even though we originally flagged the issue. Soon after dynamic reward pricing was introduced in October […]
American Airlines is preparing for a summer that will set new records for one of the busiest travel seasons of the year. As the iconic carrier gears up for the Memorial Day weekend, it is expecting more than 4.2 million customers to fly on over 40,000 scheduled flights between May 21 and 26 alone.
Allegiant Air has completed its $1.5 billion acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, creating one of the country’s largest carriers and strengthening Allegiant’s position as the biggest leisure airline in the US. With almost 175 destinations and over 650 routes, the two airlines will continue to operate under their respective brands for the foreseeable future, although […]
Ryanair has called on the Greek government to dismantle the Fraport Greece monopoly after the carrier decided to close its three-aircraft base in Thessaloniki for the winter 2026 season. It blames the move on a 66% rise in airport charges and the government’s failure to ensure tax reductions reached carriers and their customers. Ryanair says […]
Reissued after periodic review with minor updates. Exercise increased caution in the Republic of the Congo due to crime. Country Summary: While not common, violent crime, such as armed robbery and assault, remains a concern throughout the Republic of the Congo. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens outside […]