North America-Hong Kong Flights Are 44% Lower Than Pre-COVID
Summary Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, and Air Canada have 10 North America-Hong Kong routes in November. Compared to 2019, the market has lost flights by four carriers. Six airports in…
Explained: How Operational Disruption Impacts Pilots' Duty Hours
Almost everyone who has flown on an airplane has experienced some kind of flight disruption. Whether it be a delay, cancelation, or the inability to make a flight, frequent travelers…
Lufthansa’s Low-Cost Leisure Carrier: The Story Of Eurowings
Summary Eurowings was formed in 1990 through the merger of two commuter airlines and later became part of the Lufthansa Group. The carrier transformed into a low-cost carrier in 2014…
Midway International Airport Set To Receive First Airport Lounge
Summary Chicago's Midway International Airport, which currently lacks lounges, is set to open its first-ever lounge in 2024 as part of its modernization program. The Club MDW will offer complimentary…
Decoding The Crosswind Landing Limits For Airplanes
Summary Crosswinds can impact the stability and control of an aircraft during takeoff and landing. Experienced pilots can easily perform crosswind landings within aircraft design limits. The maximum crosswind component…
JetBlue Now Guarantees That Children 13 And Under Can Sit With An Adult
Summary JetBlue is implementing a new seating policy to ensure that children 13 and under are seated with their parents or guardians, reducing stress for families traveling together. Families will…
ACI Says Aviation Will Fully Recover In 2024
Summary The aviation industry is predicted to fully recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2024, with passenger traffic reaching 9.4 billion globally next year. Some countries, like Mexico and Colombia,…
Approaching Its Centenary: The Story Of The World's First Aerial Circumnavigation Mission
Next spring will mark the centenary of the world's first aerial circumnavigation of the globe. At the time, aviators were hungry to set new records following John Alcock and Arthur…
Cabin Crew For The Day: WestJet CEO Swaps The C-Suite For The Airplane Aisle
The CEO of WestJet, Alexis von Hoensbroech, was seen serving beverages to the guests onboard the carrier’s early morning flight to Calgary Ottawa International Airport (YYC). The Chief of the…
Seattle Tacoma International Airport Moves Closer To Terminal C Expansion
Summary Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) will build a two-level planespotter facility as part of its concourse expansion. The airport renovation project will add four floors to a three-story building, including…