Air Canada has long leveraged its northerly location to operate narrowbody twinjets on ‘thinner’ transatlantic routes from its eastern hubs to secondary destinations across the North Atlantic Ocean in Europe. At present, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 forms the backbone of this initiative, although the arrival of the Airbus A321XLR on select transatlantic routes isn’t […]
Exercise normal precautions in Ireland. Advisory Summary Ireland is generally a safe destination for travelers. Petty crime is common, especially in popular tourist locations. Stay aware of your surroundings. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity, like purse snatching and pickpocketing. Large-scale demonstrations related to the local political situation may occur with little notice. […]
The Airbus A320neo family is the most popular commercial aircraft available on the market. The Airbus A320neo costs around $113.5 million at list price in 2025, but most airlines in 2026 are paying significantly less, often 20% to 50% below that figure, depending on order size, delivery slots, and market conditions. The reason for this […]
Air travel may feel routine for millions of people every day, but the experience at the front of the plane is quite different. For many travelers, it’s more important than ever. The Moodie Davitt Report shows that most first class passengers prioritize comfort and privacy. About 88% of elite travelers list spacious seats as a […]
A remote airport in eastern Spain has once again become one of commercial aviation’s most unlikely strategic assets. As the conflict involving Iran continues to disrupt airspace and scramble schedules across the Middle East, airlines are sending aircraft to Teruel Airport for storage, reviving a role the facility became famous for during the pandemic.
Southwest Airlines in 2026 is very different from the Southwest Airlines of 2022, or 2010, or the 20th century. For decades, Southwest has changed little, but under the firm hand of Elliott Investment Management, the company has radically changed its business model, operating practices, and customer experience. One of the things that Southwest Airlines was […]
Uzbekistan carrier Qanot Sharq Airlines is set to become the second airline to connect Tashkent and the Big Apple. The airline, which operates a fleet of seven aircraft, will fly between Tashkent International Airport (TAS) and New York JFK Airport (JFK) from the beginning of May. The airline will follow Uzbekistan Airways, which also serves […]
The travel advisory level decreased to 3. The “Wrongful Detention,” “Unrest,” and “Other” risk indicators were removed. Areas of increased risk were added. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Reconsider travel to Venezuela due to risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, and poor health infrastructure. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Do Not Travel to: Venezuela-Colombia […]
Australia has canceled (or, rather, paused) its planned purchase of a fourth squadron of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet aircraft. The F-35 is now fully operational in Australia and forms the backbone of the country’s fighter jet capability. The door remains open for Australia purchasing a fourth squadron of F-35s, but the longer […]
The United States Navy has the largest fleet of aircraft carriers in the world, yet in order to meet the future challenges posed by advancing near-peer weapons technology, the US Navy is working towards adding a 12th supercarrier to its fleet. At the same time, the service is increasing the application of unmanned systems to […]