The Republic of Korea Air Force did not have a formal policy that prohibited aircrew from taking selfies in flight for many years. Then, a few years ago, everything changed in South Korea when one pilot’s final flight went terribly wrong. The air crew had planned to send off the major in style with the […]
The results are in, and Delta Air Lines has been knocked off the podium as the United States’ most reliable airline. Data in the January 2026 Air Travel Consumer Report (published May 1, 2026) from the United States Department of Transportation reveals that Delta has fallen from first to sixth place in reliability metrics, a […]
Korean Air has been on a mission to redefine its brand and passenger experience since its merger with Asiana, a former Korean rival. To get a sense of the scale of this endeavour, imagine if British Airways subsumed Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Atlantic was more than double its current size and operated a substantial short […]
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As demand for premium travel continues to surge, airlines are investing heavily in their most important cabin: business class. Airlines are not only adding more seats, but are redefining the entire onboard experience with better seats and increased service quality. These developments reflect a broader industry shift, where airlines are prioritizing premium-heavy configurations and maximizing […]
The Airbus A220 has spent years operating in the shadow of the A320neo and 737 MAX families – treated by many as a niche product for a niche market. In 2026, that perception is increasingly hard to justify. The aircraft is winning orders, opening new routes, and building a passenger following that few expected when […]
In the United States, there are a handful of airlines that focus primarily on US military and government charter work. These contracts are a significant revenue stream, and as the world faces the increased cost of living, this may result in different procurement priorities or budget cuts in the near future. Looking at the data […]
The United States’ new Air Force One program has been delayed for years because the VC-25B development process is significantly different from that of a normal commercial aircraft. This is rather a highly specialized military conversion wrapped inside a politically sensitive fixed-price contract. Boeing is taking two 747-8 airframes and turning them into flying White […]
This is our guide to picking the best seat on the British Airways Boeing 787-8 aircraft. With BA nearing the end of its Club Suite refurbishment program at Heathrow we thought we should update our guides to the best seats on British Airways long haul aircraft. We are now using more detailed seat plans from […]
News in brief: Where will British Airways fly from Stansted, Edinburgh and Glasgow this summer? Our article yesterday on BA flights into Europe this summer from Stansted, Edinburgh and Glasgow was a bit mangled in places – apologies. The key omission was a Glasgow to San Sebastian flight. There are actually two per week in […]