STORIESAug 26, 2025Mount Everest Summit: Cheaper by Helicopter, But is it Worth it?Climbing Mount Everest is neither an easy nor a cheap feat. At a height of just over 29,000 feet (~8,849 meters), reaching the summit of the world’s tallest mountain nearly puts climbers at the height at which aircraft cruise. Today, we will examine and compare the costs of the two primary methods used to experience Mount Everest: by actually climbing the mountain or by taking a helicopter tour.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 25, 20253 Risk Factors Every New Pilot Should Be More Vigilant AboutFlight schools prepare new pilots for check rides, cross-country navigation, and weather analysis, but there is another layer of learning that rarely appears in the syllabus. It is the awareness of risks that accumulate quietly in the background. Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 09, 2025Why Zipair Tokyo is so Cheap: A Look into Japan's Long-Haul Low-Cost AirlineZIPAIR Tokyo, established in 2018 as a subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), operates as a low-cost carrier (LCC) specializing in long-haul international routes. The airline's business model focuses on providing affordable air travel by implementing cost-saving measures and offering optional services for additional fees.Read More →
NEWSJan 07, 2025Thousands of Flights Impacted as Winter Storm Blair Hits U.S.Winter Storm Blair has unleashed a huge blast of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures across the Central and Eastern United States.
As of Sunday afternoon, over 6,700 flights and counting have been disrupted. This includes cancelations and significant delays leaving passengers scrambling to change flights and adjust travel plans.Read More →
NEWSJan 06, 2025Export Development Canada Secures Aircraft Repossession in Nigeria Under Cape Town ConventionThe Federal High Court in Lagos has ruled in favor of Export Development Canada (EDC), a Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada, allowing it to repossess a CRJ1000 aircraft (registration 5N-JEE, MSN 19037) leased to Arik Air. Read More →
NEWSNov 22, 2024United Airlines Expands Accra–Washington D.C. Flights to Daily ServiceUnited Airlines has expanded its non-stop service between Accra and Washington D.C., increasing the frequency from three weekly flights to daily service. According to a press statement released on November 19, 2024, the new schedule, which began on October 25, 2024, represents a 67% year-over-year increase in seating capacity. This daily service is expected to run until February 17, 2025, after which flights will be reduced to six per week during the summer season. Read More →
NEWSNov 17, 2024Porter Airlines Inaugurates New Flights from Toronto to Palm Beach, FloridaThe new Toronto-Palm Beach route is operated using Porter Airline's 132-seater Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a 2-by-2 seating configuration, ensuring no middle seats.Read More →
NEWSNov 11, 2024Flight Attendant Wounded as Gunfire Hits Spirit Airlines FlightA Spirit Airlines flight was hit by gunfire as it attempted to land in Haiti, injuring a flight attendant. The aircraft suffered significant damage and was diverted to the Dominican Republic.Read More →
NEWSNov 09, 202434 Passengers Sick After Suspected Food Poisoning on Tokyo-Bound United and Japan Airlines FlightsOn two separate flights from Guam to Tokyo, 34 passengers experienced symptoms of suspected food poisoning, including severe vomiting and nausea. Read More →
NEWSNov 03, 2024The World’s 10 Smallest Flag Carrier AirlinesArticle covering the smallest global flag carrier airlines.Read More →
