NEWSJul 22, 2023Australia's Most Punctual Airline Achieves 10th Month on the PodiumQantas has achieved 10 consecutive months of being on time, effectively making it the carrier with the best arrival time. On top of this, Qantas is also redesigning baggage and check-in infrastructure to allow for a more efficient and time-saving boarding process.Read More →
ROUTESJul 21, 2023Flying Nonstop Between Doha and Japan Just Got EasierJapan Airlines announced new service to Doha from Tokyo Haneda International Airport. The service will operate daily on a 787-9, and will strengthen the Oneworld partnership between Qatar Airways and JAL.Read More →
INFORMATIONALJul 20, 2023Why is the E175-E2 Barely Selling? Scope Clauses ExplainedThe E175 is one of the most popular regional jets in the United States. But why isn't its updated model, the E175-E2, selling in the United States? There's a reason behind it: a concept called scope clauses.Read More →
NEWSJul 20, 2023Bomb Threat Made at Miami AirportA Brazilian Man was arrested at Miami International Airport (MIA) after a heated exchange with an American Airlines gate agent in which the passenger made a bomb threat.Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2023EVA Air Will Donate $1,000 for Every Home Run by the Los Angeles AngelsIn April, EVA Air announced that it would donate $1,000 to the Angels Baseball Foundation for every home run hit by a Los Angeles Angels player during home games at Angel Stadium in the 2023 season. As of July 2, Angels players have hit 67 home runs during 43 regularly scheduled home games. This means EVA Air's donation total has reached $67,000.Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2023Emergency Slide Falls From United Airlines Aircraft Near O'HareOn July 17, an emergency slide fell from a United Airlines Boeing 767 aircraft into a backyard near Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). When the Boeing 767 safely landed at the airport, maintenance workers noticed the aircraft missed an emergency evacuation slide. Read More →
ROUTESJul 18, 2023United Airlines Announces Major Pacific ExpansionUnited Airlines has long been the largest U.S. carrier across both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. As of July 18th, 2023, the carrier continues to flex its muscles with even more services to the Asia-Pacific region starting in October.
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INFORMATIONALJul 18, 2023The World's Longest Nonstop Flights and the Future of Ultra-Long-Haul TravelTechnological advances have allowed airlines to operate ultra-long-haul flights between far-flung destinations. This article looks at the world's ten longest nonstop flights that are regularly offered. The list continues to evolve as airlines look to compete against each other for the "prize" of having the world's longest flight.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023China Eastern Airlines Receives Second C919 AircraftOn July 16, China's second domestically developed C919 aircraft was delivered to Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines. China is developing the COMAC C919 to provide a domestically produced alternative to the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families. The first C919 aircraft completed its inaugural flight from Shanghai to Beijing on May 28.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023United Airlines and Pilot Union Sign Massive New ContractFollowing in the footsteps of competitors United has finally signed a major pilot contract deal after four long years of negotiations. The deal not only raises pay but is set to provide a suite of other positive benefits to a pilot workforce still reeling from the effects of the pandemic. Read More →
