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 […]
Flight attendants often work across business, economy class, and premium economy on long-haul routes. Some are especially trained and designated to look after the first class cabin. Passengers in premium cabins differ: some are just bored and well used to the business class experience, while others act entitled and a little bit precious. However, one […]
Sponsored content supplied by Barrington Freight Ltd. Over the last few years, digital freight platforms have promised to change the logistics industry. Instant quotes, automated bookings, live tracking, and self-service dashboards all sound appealing, especially for businesses looking to move goods quickly and efficiently. Technology has certainly improved the freight process. It has made communication […]
Boeing successfully evaded being the first corporation in American history to face criminal felony charges and settled over 90% of the 150+ wrongful death cases following the Boeing 737 MAX crashes. Yet, a handful of families have continued to hold out in pursuit of forcing the company into a public trial that would bring the […]