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Does anyone remember the airline Braniff International?
Braniff International was an airline founded at the end of the 1920s by brothers Paul and Tom Braniff. Originally flying from Oklahoma to Tulsa, it eventually based itself in Dallas and flew all over the United States. Remarkably, the airline became the only American carrier to fly the supersonic Concorde,...
Sam Chui
Emirates Reveals an Updated Livery – What’s New?
Emirates has unveiled an updated livery, the 3rd iteration of its official aircraft brand colors to include a new tail design, wingtips and bolder lettering. In this new livery, the tailfin and wingtips have been updated, with the UAE flag on the tailfin featuring dynamic, flowing 3D artwork, and the...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets April 2023 New Release – Antonov AN-225 Mriya
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can really take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and...
Sam Chui
Flair Airlines Has Four Aircraft Seized – What Happened?
Ultra Low Cost Canadian airline, Flair Airlines, has had four of their aircraft repossessed in a sudden and unexpected commercial dispute which has been pinned down to not paying lessors on time. On March 11th 2023, lessor Airborne Capital Ltd repossessed four aircraft placed at Flair Airlines after they alleged...
Sam Chui
Riyadh Air and SAUDIA Order up to 121 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Saudi Arabia’s new national airline Riyadh Air ordered 39 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, with options for an additional 33 aircraft. In addition, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) will also grow its long-haul fleet with the addition of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. According to Boeing, the state-owned carrier SAUDIA ordered 39 787s...
Sam Chui
United/Air Canada/Alaska Miles Sale with Bonus + Sweet Spot
Buying airline miles or points can be beneficial when you want to travel in premium cabins without paying hefty full-fare tickets. This month, there are currently three great buy mileage promotions where you can receive up to a 100% bonus when purchasing miles/points. Buy United MileagePlus Miles With Up To...
Sam Chui
Asiana Airlines Flight 214 – Boeing 777’s First Fatal Crash
On the morning of July 6, 2013, an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 was operating flight 214 from Seoul to San Francisco. However, due to the flight crew’s mismanagement of the final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed in San Francisco, marking The Boeing 777’s First Fatal Crash since the aircraft...
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Aer Lingus Business Deal: Manchester – New York: From £946 ($1,146) Return
Note: This Aer Lingus fare is only bookable on the UK Expedia website. Another great deal for a transatlantic flight from the UK to New York is currently on sale throughout the year. Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus is offering great business class fares from Manchester to New York(JFK). The...
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Saudi Arabia Launches New National Airline – Riyadh Air
Saudi Arabia has unveiled “Riyadh Air”, a new national airline to compete with regional transport and travel hubs, making use of the kingdom’s location between Asia, Africa and Europe Riyadh will serve as the operational hub for the new airline, connecting the Saudi capital to more than a hundred global...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember American Trans Air or ATA Airlines?
American Trans Air or ATA Airlines was founded in August 1973 to provide air services for the Ambassador Travel Club. They started operations using the Boeing 720 and from 1981 changed their name, commencing charter flights based out of Minneapolis. At one point the company was the largest charter airline...
Sam Chui
The Real Reasons Why Your Baggage Doesn’t Always Make Your Flight
You have probably seen horror stories in the media and you may have even experienced it yourself. Why doesn’t baggage always make its flight? As frustrating as it is, there are some good reasons why this occurs. With my airline experience in both a frontline and operational role, I hope...
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Plane Passenger Was Awful & This Guy Did What We All Dream Of
There are lots of unofficial rules when it comes to flying, not just for passengers, but for airports and airlines, as well. Here are a bunch of them. One thing…
Sam Chui
CEO Talks: SWISS New Cabin, Fleet and Summer Plans
Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is considering whether it should acquire more Airbus A350 beyond the five A350-900s it ordered in December 2022. “It is clear, we want simplicity and efficiency in the fleet. And we want more A350s When we deliver such strong results, the planning goes...
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AirJapan Unveils Inaugural Products and Services
AirJapan, the new airline brand revealed in March 2022 for medium-haul international routes under ANA Holdings Inc., today unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights. AirJapan intends to begin operating flights in February 2024 and expand its network over time, focusing on destinations in Asia....
Sam Chui
Dramatic: Delta Airbus A350 Hit by Bullets from Armed Robbery
On 8th March 2023, a Delta Air Lines Airbus A350 was hit by gunfire during a failed armed robbery on the apron at Santiago’s Arturo Merino Benitez International airport. The Airbus A350-900 with registration N574DZ had arrived in Santiago operating flight DL147 from Atlanta at around 07:20 local time. However,...