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Will Alaska Airlines Launch Long Haul Flights From Seattle?

One Mile at a Time

We recently saw Alaska Airlines complete its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. The company is now working toward getting both airlines on a single operating certificate, meaning that on the back-end, the two airlines will become one. The airline is light on details when it comes to what exactly this entails.

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Riyadh Air: New Saudi Arabian Airline, Launching 2025

One Mile at a Time

Saudi Arabia is in the process of launching an ambitious new airline, which is expected to launch operations in the coming year, and then grow at a very fast pace. What to expect from airline startup Riyadh Air Riyadh Air is the name of Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, owned by the country’s Public Investment Fund.

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My Unusual Business Class Seat Preference

One Mile at a Time

When I publish my airline reviews , readers sometimes comment about how I typically select seats toward the back of premium cabins, whether in first or business class, and wonder why. My preference is the opposite of the approach most people take, since the typical choice is to sit as far forward as possible. It’s true.

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OMG: Lufthansa Unveils New Safety Video

One Mile at a Time

Nowadays many airlines use safety videos as an extension of their marketing efforts. Some airlines have new safety videos every year. Then you have airlines like Lufthansa, which have more or less used the same safety video for the past decade. The new safety video is roughly seven minutes long. How do these discussions go? “Oh,

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Southwest’s Optimistic Plan To Reduce Turn Times, Speed Up Boarding

One Mile at a Time

We know some of the major changes that the airline plans to make, like adding preferred and extra legroom seating , and introducing redeye flights. Specifically, the airline wants to reduce turn times by five minutes, and claims that will free up the equivalent of 16 aircraft.

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Airbus A350 | Features, Comfort & Efficiency

Airspeed Junkie

Known for its efficiency and passenger comfort, this twin-engine, long-range aircraft is a favorite for long-haul flights. We’ll explore its design, performance features, and what makes it a top choice for airlines.

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Top 10 Largest Airplanes in the World

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This is about not just the physical dimensions of the aircraft, but also its ability to transport heavy loads over long distances. This approach ensures that our ranking captures the true titans of the skies. It is an aircraft that literally stands in a category of its own. The A380, though, is more than just a big airplane.