Sam Chui
Which Airlines are set to Launch in 2024?
In 2024, more than 27 new airlines are expected to launch operations, representing a diverse and exciting new chapter in the aviation industry. Note that the launch dates and specific details of these startups can be subject to change. Airlines Set to Launch in 2024 1. Air Japan, Japan Air...
Sam Chui
Photo Report: Air India A350 Inaugural Flight
I flew on Air India’s new flagship, the A350-900 inaugural flight. This is the first plane that wears the new Air India livery. It is the first of 470 planes Air India has on order. Can Air India regain its former glory? Here's my experience with the new Air India....
Sam Chui
Air France A350 Damaged During Tail Strike in Toronto
On 21 January 2024, an Air France Airbus A350 suffered a tail strike during a go-around in Toronto. The A350 received substantial damage to its aft fuselage as a result of the impact. The Airbus A350-900, with registration F-HTYH was operating flight AF356 from Paris CDG to Toronto. However, while...
Sam Chui
Ethiopian Airlines Dash 8 Damaged During Prop Strike Runway Excursion
The airline confirmed that no crew and passengers suffered injuries during the runway excursion. The post Ethiopian Airlines Dash 8 Damaged During Prop Strike Runway Excursion appeared first on SamChui.com.
Sam Chui
10 Largest Airlines in 5 Major U.S. Cities
In this article, we delve into the largest airlines at some of the busiest city airport systems in the United States. Here’s the top 10 airlines for New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and Honolulu. New York City’s Largest Airlines In New York City, United Airlines takes the lead...
Will Run For Miles
Video Walkarounds – Chase Sapphire Lounge and Reserve Suites at LGA
Here are some short videos of the newest lounge at LaGuardia Airport! The post Video Walkarounds – Chase Sapphire Lounge and Reserve Suites at LGA appeared first on Will Run For Miles.
Sam Chui
Korean Air A330 Collides with Cathay Pacific B777 in Japan
On the 16th of January, 2024 a Korean Air Airbus A330 collided with a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 at New Chitose Airport in Japan. The Korean Air Airbus A330-300 with registration HL7702 was preparing to depart as flight KE766 bound for Seoul with 276 passengers and 13 crew members on...
Sam Chui
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer Sale January 2024
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer has just published its latest Spontaneous Escapes for January 2024. Redeem KrisFlyer miles online from now until the 31st of January 2024, to enjoy a 30% redemption discount for travel in February 2024. Note that these awards can’t be changed or canceled once booked, so make sure you...
Sam Chui
World’s Top 10 Busiest Routes of 2023
In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 busiest routes by number of seat capacity in 2023. All of the top 10 routes were domestic, and most were in Asia.  1. Jeju International (CJU) – Seoul Gimpo (GMP), South Korea Seat Capacity in 2023: 13,728,786 seats Change...
TravelUpdate
What is this Lockheed L-1011 TriStar doing on the beach in Cotonou?
When aircraft are no longer wanted, they are usually scrapped with anything recoverable recycled. Some manage to be preserved in aviation museums around the world, and it seems others end up on the beach. Lockheed L-1011 TriStars appear in the strangest places, such as the one you can go diving...
Sam Chui
GeminiJets Airplane Models – December 2023 New Release + Discounts
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can 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 use...
Sam Chui
Delta Air Lines Orders 20 Airbus A350-1000s
Delta Air Lines has placed a firm order for 20 Airbus A350-1000s, becoming the first US airline to order the aircraft type. This agreement also includes options for an additional 20 Airbus wide-body aircraft.  Delta’s A350-1000s will be powered by Rolls Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, a more powerful variant of...
Sam Chui
Update on B737 MAX 9 – Operators and Regulators Response
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 9 experienced a panel blowout in flight, leading to an emergency landing. This incident triggered U.S. regulators to order the temporary grounding of 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets for safety checks. In this article, we share which airlines currently operate the B737 MAX...
Suites and Lobbies
Delta Sky Club Honolulu | Guide & Review (2024)
As I continue my quest to visit all the airline lounges in Hawai’i I can now check off the Delta Airlines, Delta Sky Club Honolulu. I only have to visit a few more until I can say I have visited them all, some unique insights about them are starting to...
Suites and Lobbies
Review: Delta Airlines Economy A321NEO HNL-SEA (Honolulu to Seattle)
It has been a while since I have flown on Delta out of Honolulu so I was looking forward to this flight (DL360), Delta Airlines Economy A321NEO HNL-SEA, and doing a full review. Some quirky things I noticed at the gate and a great experience at the Delta Sky Club...