The Airbus A220 has developed a reputation for offering a more spacious, comfortable cabin than many passengers expect from a single-aisle aircraft. Originally developed as the Bombardier C Series before Airbus took over the program, the jet was designed around a passenger-focused cabin rather than adapting an older airframe. Its five-abreast economy seating, unusually large […]
A Dassault Falcon 50 private jet veered off the runway during an aborted takeoff at Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Sunday. Airport authorities closed two runways as emergency personnel responded to the scene. The aircraft, identified as N200SG, reportedly reached the airport’s perimeter fence, although no injuries were reported.
Choosing your seat on your flight can make or break your whole trip. Most people have a preference for the window or aisle seat. Everyone hates the middle seat, that’s for sure. It is a very subjective topic, and most frequent flyers will have their own personal preference that they try to book every time […]
While it is theoretically possible to get a private pilot’s license in the US for just a few thousand dollars, it can be difficult to achieve depending on the exact location and scope of training. The AOPA puts the low end of its average range at $6,000, but the association’s own guidance concedes that most […]
When the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was introduced over 20 years ago, self-dimming passenger windows were among its many innovative features. With the touch of a button, a passenger could make the light coming through their windows grow darker or brighter. This new feature replaced traditional flat shades that the seat occupant would raise or lower.
A conflict between two cabin crew members prompted a recent Delta Connection flight to Detroit to request immediate ground staff intervention before the plane even landed. The flight from Greenville Spartanburg International Airport (GSP) to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) was flying on Tuesday, when the incident is alleged to have occurred.
Airbus is recommending additional inspections of 139 A330neo aircraft already delivered to airlines after a tool was discovered inside the horizontal tail structure of one jet during production. The checks cover aircraft delivered from 2021 through the end of May 2026, extending the investigation beyond aircraft still at Airbus facilities. The manufacturer says there is […]
For many years, flights between the US and Australia were subject to restrictions on how airlines could operate between the two countries. Airlines generally had to route services across the South Pacific, although some also used the North Pacific. That changed in 2008, when the US and Australia introduced an Open Skies agreement.
American Airlines is expanding its network to Venezuela with the launch of its first-ever nonstop flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Barcelona Jose Antonio Anzoategui International Airport (BLA), beginning January 15, 2027. The new route will operate three times weekly, making Barcelona the airline’s third Venezuelan destination alongside Caracas and Maracaibo. Tickets go on […]
The short answer is yes. Beginning a career in the United States as a commercial airline pilot often starts with a tour of duty in the US Air Force (USAF). Most Air Force pilots can transition to an airliner cockpit with half the flight hours required of a civilian. However, this shortcut comes at the […]