Cranky Flier
MARCH 11, 2025
When we look back in the distant future, I think we’ll remember today as the day that Southwest died. No, it is not going out of business, but its entire value proposition — everything that made it different — has disappeared faster than you can say “Elliott Investment Management.” For this, Southwest has earned the Cranky Jackass Award, but even that seems insufficient.
Aerotime
MARCH 11, 2025
Following the completion of its planned merger with fellow South Korean carrier Asiana, Korean Air is poised to relaunch its branding and introduce a new aircraft livery to mark the rebirth of the newly expanded carrier. Pictures leaked online show the first aircraft to wear the new color scheme, a Boeing 787-10 landing at Seoul-Gimpo Airport (GMP) on March 10, 2025, ahead of the new brandings official launch.
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Aerotime
MARCH 4, 2025
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is to issue airworthiness directives (ADs) to US airlines concerning the engine nacelles on older generation Boeing 737 airplanes. It is hoped that the issuance of the ADs will prevent a recurrence of an incident in 2018 in which an engine suffered an uncontained engine failure on one of its Boeing 737-700s and another earlier incident in 2016 involving the same type and the same carrier.
Simple Flying
MARCH 10, 2025
The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 777 represents the pinnacle of private aviation, offering an unparalleled combination of range, space, and luxury. As a widebody private jet, the BBJ 777 is derived from Boeings proven 777 airframe but customized for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, heads of state, and corporations that demand the very best in long-haul private air travel.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 11, 2025
Its officially the end of an era for Southwest Airlines, and the airline will finally do what it has insisted for so long that it wouldnt even consider. Southwest cuts two free checked bags policy Southwest has long been known for offering two free checked bags to all passengers, regardless of the fare they book. This has been one of the major ways that the airline has differentiated itself from the competition.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 10, 2025
At Vintage Aviation News, we have been covering the Martin JRM Mars “Philippine Mars” in its final journey from Sproat Lake, British Columbia, to the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona (you can read our archives on Philippine Mars HERE ). Since its final flight from San Francisco to Lake Pleasant, just northwest of Phoenix, on February 10, the aircraft has been undergoing a careful disassembly at the boat ramp on the south shore of Lake Pleasant.
Cranky Flier
MARCH 4, 2025
To say it has been a whirlwind month for those who live in Washington, DC would be an understatement. It has been an absolutely insane month, truth be told. Now, American is pulling back at its primary airport in the region, Washington/National, or DCA, and I’m guessing that these two things are directly related. Just think about everything that region has had to endure since inauguration day.
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Simple Flying
MARCH 11, 2025
Another disturbing incident has come to light about a passenger becoming violent onboard an airplane, physically assaulting at least two people on an American Airlines flight. Co-incidentally, the flight in question was the same Wichita-Washington service that was involved in the fatal midair collision in January.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 4, 2025
Southwest has seemingly just completely changed the value proposition of its Rapid Rewards program, with absolutely no advance notice, as flagged by View form the Wing. Honestly, this might be the single most ruthless frequent flyer program change weve seen from a major airline. Southwest reduces points earning by up to 67% With absolutely no advance notice, Southwest Rapid Rewards has completely changed its points earning structure: Wanna Get Away fares have gone from earning 6x points to earni
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 10, 2025
Fifty-eight years ago today, on March 10, 1967, Pardos Push unfolded in the skies over Vietnam. On this day, Captain Bob Pardo and his WSO, 1st Lt. Steve Wayne, were assigned to attack a steel mill near Hanoi, North Vietnam. Flying alongside them in the 8th Tactical Fighter Wing, 433rd Tactical Fighter Squadron, was Captain Earl Aman and his WSO, 1st Lt.
Cranky Flier
MARCH 6, 2025
As Spirit sails through Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and prepares to exit, fellow Florida-based airline Silver is not quite having the same luck. After a whole lot of drama, the airlines’s fleet is shrinking and it has cut back flights with no notice. Silver’s outlook is… cloudy… at best. After Silver stopped flying for Amazon’s Prime Air in 2023, the airline had 14 aircraft flying around Florida and the Caribbean.
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
Air France-KLM Group has released its latest set of figures for both the final quarter of 2024 (4Q24) as well as its full-year results. The results, announced on March 6, 2025, are generally favourable, with capacity increasing and the Franco-Dutch airline group benefitting from the use of more efficient aircraft. However, KLM is finding headwinds are hampering its overall performance, with a range of cost-cutting measures being actioned to improve its position in 2025 and beyond.
Simple Flying
MARCH 4, 2025
Known for its humped fuselage and lower per-seat costs that opened up long-haul travel to the masses, the Boeing 747 will go down in aviation history as one of the most influential commercial aircraft of all time. While production of the type has now drawn to a close, hundreds of examples of the legendary 'jumbo jet' remain in service today, begging the question as to how long it will continue flying.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 4, 2025
During my Aria Suite Adventure to Hong Kong , I had an extended layover at London Heathrow Terminal 3, as I was arriving in British Airways business class , and connecting to Cathay Pacific business class. I spent the bulk of my layover in the Cathay Pacific Lounge. In the previous installment, I reviewed the business class section of the lounge , and in this post, Ill review the first class section of the lounge.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 4, 2025
Between the late 1800s and early 1900s, a period of great technological growth occurred within the United States. One of the industries to experience the most advancement in such a short period of time was that of optics and photography. In Rochester, New York, a technological pioneer by the name of George Eastman led the charge to establish the consumer photography industry.
Cranky Flier
MARCH 10, 2025
I recently had a conversation with someone at an airline outside the US who was lamenting how airports in the US just keep raising costs to unsustainable levels, and there aren’t enough checks to prevent it. The airlines have largely rolled over or even approved of the spending… but not all. Allegiant is apparently the hero we all need as it has now told LAX that it is shutting its crew base and scaling back flights since high fees make the operation unsustainable.
Aerotime
MARCH 7, 2025
SpaceXs Starship spacecraft has exploded in space shortly after taking off from Texas, leading the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reroute or delay air traffic in some areas of Florida and the Caribbean due to rocket debris. SpaceX confirmed they lost contact with the Starship rocket nine minutes and 30 seconds into its eighth test flight on March 6, 2025, as the spacecraft began tumbling to Earth.
Simple Flying
MARCH 7, 2025
On Thursday, March 6th, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released its preliminary report about the Learjet 55 aircraft that crashed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On Friday, January 31st, a Learjet 55 , which was being utilized as an air ambulance, departed a local airport in northeast Philadelphia. However, shortly after departing the airport, the private jet suddenly nose-dived into several buildings near the airport.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 10, 2025
Delta Air Lines has long led the US airline industry when it comes to profitability, and in recent years, it seems like there have been no signs of the good times ending. Well, thats finally starting to change, and some cracks are forming Delta cuts earnings guidance, stock tanks Delta has just slashed its earnings and revenue guidance for the first quarter of 2025, ahead of a Tuesday morning presentation at the JP Morgan Industrials Conference.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 7, 2025
JetBlue has launched a new special aircraft livery featuring characters from Nintendo's Super Mario franchise on an A320.
Cranky Flier
MARCH 8, 2025
Airline incidents and layoffs have made recent headlines. What does it mean for the industry? – KJZZ 91.5 I had a chat with KJZZ in Phoenix about all the different things going on in the airline industry during this very busy year. Appleton International Airport Director named Best Airport Partner by online airline news outlet – WFRV Green Bay It may not get coverage in the big cities, but when the head of air service in Appleton wins a Cranky Network Award as Best Airport Partner, i
Aerotime
MARCH 5, 2025
Advanced air mobility developer Volocopter has laid off its entire workforce as it enters insolvency proceedings, several German media outlets have reported. Volocopter filed an application for the opening of insolvency proceedings on December 26, 2024. A court in the German state of Baden-Wrttemberg, where the firm is based, has now confirmed the start of this legal process through which creditors will be able to present their claims.
Simple Flying
MARCH 6, 2025
While recent decades have seen steps forward made in terms of airliner technology, the structural format of a cylindrical fuselage with separate low-mounted wings has remained constant on most aircraft. However, as airlines around the world look to increase their sustainability credentials, new designs are being considered, and, now, Delta has partnered with blended-wing manufacturer JetZero.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 4, 2025
Hello from Tokyo, as weve kicked off our winter ski trip to Niseko. I just flew Japan Airlines Boeing 777-300ER first class, on the quick 10hr25min hop across the Pacific, from San Francisco (SFO) to Tokyo (HND). As I explained in a previous post, we managed to book four first class award seats on this flight. Obviously being able to travel with friends and as a group can make a flight all the more fun.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 4, 2025
Ultra-low-cost carrier Frontier has announced the addition of two new airports to its route network starting this summer.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 5, 2025
By Jerry ONeill In 2008, Goodyear FG-1D Corsair BuNo. 92460, was removed from its “perch” of 37 years, and brought in from the cold. Since then, it has been under restoration by the caring volunteers at the Connecticut Air and Space Center (CASC) in Stratford, Connecticut. Our last post about this aircraft’s restoration was this article in 2021.
Aerotime
MARCH 10, 2025
United Airlines has announced that it has begun the roll out of SpaceXs Starlink WiFi connectivity system on its regional aircraft fleet. The announcement, made on March 7, 2025, also unveiled further details of the processes that underscore the technical operations benefits associated with the equipment, including size and weight as well as the ease of installation and maintenance.
Simple Flying
MARCH 5, 2025
US-based ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air made two major announcements yesterday, both of which demonstrate a greater directional shift being made by the carrier. Effective September 2nd, 2025, Allegiant Air will be closing its operating base at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where the carrier has historically maintained a crew base and operated many daily flights.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 6, 2025
Hello from Sapporo as weve now reached the destination for our winter ski trip to Niseko. I just flew Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 Class J on the short 70-minute flight from Tokyo (HND) to Sapporo (CTS). Domestic aviation in Japan is fascinating, given that airlines have dedicated fleets used exclusively for flights within the country, and many of those planes are wide body aircraft.
Pilot Institute
MARCH 7, 2025
Both the turbofan and turbojet are jet engines that rely on the same principles to provide thrust. But what makes them different from each other? Is one design better than the other? Lets see how the turbofan is different from a turbojet and compare the advantages and disadvantages of either system. Key Takeaways Turbojet engines are commonly found in military fighter jet aircraft.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 5, 2025
On this day in aviation history, March 5, 1936, the legendary Supermarine Spitfire took to the skies for the first time. The Spitfire quickly became one of the most iconic aircraft of all time, designed by R.J. Mitchell as a single-seat, short-range fighter-interceptor. Its elegant lines and exceptional performance make it a favorite among aviation enthusiasts.
Aerotime
MARCH 10, 2025
Robinson Helicopter Company (‘Robinson’), based in Torrance near Los Angeles in California, has just announced the launch of its first all-new aircraft type in nearly 15 years. The R88 helicopter will be a larger helicopter than both the companys existing R22 and R44 models, which, according to Robinson, is a helicopter designed to meet a wider range of mission requirements while maintaining the companys hallmark reliability, affordability, and safety.
Simple Flying
MARCH 10, 2025
The Boeing 777X is set to offer a new level of passenger comfort. The 777X is the third generation of the popular Boeing 777, the most-built widebody aircraft and the largest commercial aircraft still in production. The Boeing 777X is being developed in three variants: the 777-8, 777-8F, and the 777-9. Here are all the airlines that have ordered the third generation Triple Seven.
One Mile at a Time
MARCH 6, 2025
Historically, Air France-KLM Flying Blue has been one of the most useful frequent flyer programs for crossing the Atlantic, both thanks to the attractive award pricing, plus the decent amount of award availability. However, it sure seems like in recent times, business class award availability across the Atlantic has dried up. Several readers have reached out regarding this, so I decided to do a bit of research.
Airline Geeks
MARCH 5, 2025
Following several restructuring-related capacity cuts, ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit is slated to grow its network again this year.
Vintage Aviation News
MARCH 4, 2025
The 2025 USAF Heritage Flight Training and Certification Course took place at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, from February 28 to March 2. This annual formation training clinic brings together select civilian warbird pilots and designated U.S. Air Force demonstration pilots flying modern fighters. Serving as a key prelude to North Americas air show season, the event featured 32 sorties, including full tactical demonstrations from Air Combat Command (ACC) teams, partial demonstra
Aerotime
MARCH 6, 2025
A cabin crew member on a flight from Madrid (MAD) to Caracas (CCS) broke his leg after taking action to restrain an unruly passenger. The incident, in which a passenger with signs of mental distress tried to open one of the aircrafts emergency doors mid-flight, took place on an Airbus A330 aircraft operated by Spanish airline Plus Ultra Lneas Areas on March 5, 2025.
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