London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has long been the largest and busiest air hub in the United Kingdom, and plays an important role in connecting not just its homeland but, indeed, Europe as a whole to the rest of the world. However, its compact geographical footprint means that it is currently operating with just two runways, […]

The global OTA market is dominated by major international players including Expedia and Booking Holdings, making it one of the most competitive sectors in travel. But another brand with roots in Asia has been making significant strides internationally in recent years, supported by the scale of its domestic market and expansion of its global travel […]

Lithium battery fires or thermal runaway incidents are becoming a very common occurrence on aircraft, with figures globally estimating one or two events every week. These emergencies usually involve overheating, smoking, or flaming batteries and frequently result in flight disruptions. With more personal devices than ever before being carried that contain the batteries, the chance […]

Becoming a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force (USAF) is one of the most demanding and rewarding careers in the military. While the role offers unique thrills, such as flying advanced aircraft like the F-35 Lightning II or F-16 Fighting Falcon, the compensation is multifaceted. The fighter pilot role is among the most […]

Maiquetía Simón Bolívar International Airport (CCS), which serves the Venezuelan capital city of Caracas, has been closed indefinitely after powerful earthquakes hit the north of the South American country. Footage that was taken from within the airport’s terminal building at the time of the earthquakes yesterday evening shows passengers throwing themselves to the floor as […]

An unwritten covenant has long existed between international legacy airlines and their highest-paying passengers. If you purchased a long-haul business class ticket, the premium experience was entirely absolute, granting you a spacious seat, priority lounge access, and the undisputed freedom to select any spot in the cabin without pulling out a credit card. With the […]

Emirates has suspended multiple routes that ordinarily see the Airbus A380, which is due to both the ongoing war in Iran and reconfiguring two-class 615-seat aircraft to three-class, 569-seaters. The latest information is that 11 of them will see the double-decker quadjet again between June 26 (the day after this article was published) and August […]

Welcome to my 213th weekly routes article! While 70+ routes started in the examined period, only asmall selectionis included in this article. Five mini-stories were chosen; all the services launched between June 17 and 23. You can see last week’s jam-packed edition here.