How Is Cargo Kept In Place On Aircraft?
Summary Cargo must be adequately secured to avoid dangerous inflight movement. Cargo securing varies depending on aircraft type, cargo weight, and size. The use of unit load devices is becoming…
Detroit Airport Is The Best ‘Mega’ Airport In The US
Summary Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is named North America's leading 'mega' airport, scoring 800 out of 1,000. Customer ratings have improved by around three points for most major…
Delta Air Lines CEO Says Airline ‘Probably Went Too Far’ With SkyMiles Changes
Summary Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian admits they went too far in recent changes to the SkyMiles loyalty program, acknowledging the backlash from upset passengers. Bastian states that Delta…
The Most Exclusive Airbus A340 Business Class?
Business class seats are very sought-after travel options, even for domestic or short flights. The travel class is offered by many airlines over the world, but has varying levels of…
Viva Aerobus To Add Six New US Routes Following Category 1 Recovery
Summary Viva Aerobus is expanding its operations with the launch of six new routes from Monterrey International Airport to various cities in the United States. The routes include destinations such…
What’s The Minimum Distance For A Flight To Be Deemed A Long-Haul Service?
Summary Flight time alone does not determine whether a flight is short or long-haul. Definitions of short and long-haul flights vary by airline, country, and organization. Different associations, such as…
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…