Delta Air Lines is set to launch its first-ever service to the European destination of Malta tomorrow (June 7). While the Malta – US market has previously been served by European carriers on two separate occasions, this will mark the first time a North American carrier serves the market. This will also be the third […]

Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy! Hosted by Managing Editor Tom Boon and Senior Editor Channing Reid, the 294th episode is now available for your listening pleasure.

Scott Kirby has backed down on any potential United Airlines merger/acquisition for the foreseeable future, just weeks after he suggested that a tie-up with American Airlines would work. According to Reuters, Kirby spoke at the recent Bernstein investor conference, noting that American would be the only sensible choice for an airline merger; however, United did […]

Nashville International Airport (BNA) is no stranger to long-haul widebody services from Europe, but the aircraft type that touched down at the airport this week was one it rarely sees. An Iberia Airbus A350-900 landed in Nashville on Friday afternoon, having flown directly from Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ) in Spain, marking one of the […]

Working in aviation extends far beyond the flight deck, creating an expansive ecosystem of high-paying professional opportunities on the ground as well as in the air. Many aviation enthusiasts mistakenly assume that commanding a commercial airliner is the only path to achieving a top-tier salary in this booming sector. In reality, the modern aviation infrastructure […]

For most travelers, the idea of a memorable flight usually involves upgrades, an exclusive airport lounge, or perhaps a rare aircraft type operating a flagship international route. Aviation stories are often framed around comfort, technology, and prestige, particularly in an era where premium cabins and loyalty programs dominate the conversation around commercial flying.

On May 19th, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a detailed video explaining how the tragic crash of UPS Flight 2976 took place.

Lufthansa is one of the last airlines in the world operating the Boeing 747-8. The 747-8 operates exclusively out of Frankfurt on 11 long-haul routes spanning North America, South America, Africa, and Asia, with eight seats in a dedicated forward cabin that sits below and ahead of the cockpit.

Airlines are confronting a crisis that money alone cannot solve. Thousands of veteran captains are reaching the FAA’s mandatory retirement age at the same time, creating a demographic cliff that has been building for decades. The wave was intensified by the pandemic, when carriers encouraged senior pilots to retire early during the collapse in travel […]

British Airways is one of ten airlines with scheduled flights on the Airbus A380. Ch-aviation indicates that the oneworld member has 12 frames, the first of which (G-XLEA) was delivered nearly 13 years ago, in July 2013. Two aircraft are currently in Manila, undergoing heavy maintenance, reconfiguration, or both.