World’s best airline for 2016 named: Skytrax World Airline Awards
Emirates has been named the best airline in the world at the annual World Airline Awards held today by Skytrax at the Farnborough International Air Show in Hampshire. The Dubai-based airline took home...
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Can a fighter pilot fly a commercial airplane?
Yes, but not well. Any of you heard of China Airlines? China Airlines used to recruit ex Republic of China Air Force pilots back in the 90’s. Emphasis on “used”. Eight China Airlines aircraft have...
View Article9 Things You Can Get for Free on Flights
You already shelled out major money for a plane ticket, checking your bag and an expensive (but unsatisfying) dinner during your layover. We feel your pain, traveling isn’t cheap. But not everything...
View ArticleMuslim passenger kicked off American Airlines flight after attendant...
A muslim man was removed from an American Airlines flight after a flight attendant publicly announced his name, seat number and said she would be “watching” him. Mohamed Ahmed Radwan had boarded a...
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Southwest Airlines recently celebrated its new uniforms and interior during...
Southwest Airlines recently celebrated its new uniforms and revamped aircraft interior during an in-flight fashion show. The new uniform collection, with splashes of blue and pops of red, is a...
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Airline helps ease fear of flying for autistic kids
A local organization is helping parents of children with autism to prepare for take off. Dozens of families were at Lambert airport today to participate. Organizers of this event said this has never...
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‘This is all about two plastic cups’: Spirit Airlines passenger’s in-flight...
A passenger on board a Spirit Airlines flight from Baltimore to Atlanta got into a shouting match with a flight attendant over a pair of plastic cups, and the entire incident was caught on camera. The...
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Reddit users reveal secrets airline passengers don’t know
Passengers may want to avoid wearing headphones supplied by airlines, skip the coffee and be careful when they lock the lavatory door on their next flight. That’s the advice of anonymous employees of...
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Government advises airlines to spray pesticides on passengers
Have you ever felt sick after flying, only to assume it’s jetlag or a virus you picked up from another passenger? Well, think again! You might have been exposed to an insecticide, pesticides or other...
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How do airlines decide between Airbus and Boeing aircraft?
To me, the key considerations — not necessarily in the order of their importance — are: Cost of operation on the routes to be flown versus the amount of revenue expected to be realized from those...
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