One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

For the next segment of my quick trip to Japan & Korea ,I flew Japan Airlines Airbus A350-900 first class on the 1hr30min flight from Sapporo (CTS) to Tokyo Haneda (HND). Its not often that I look forward to domestic flights, but this was an exception. Most OMAAT readers are probably familiar with the incredible Japan Airlines A350-1000 first class , which I rank as being among the best in the world.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Since its establishment almost a quarter of a century ago, JetBlue has grown to become the 7th largest carrier in the United States. While its primary hub is located at New York JFK Airport (JFK), the carrier has also maintained a presence at the two other major New York-area airports, namely LaGuardia Airport (LGA) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

In September 2024, we saw Alaska Airlines takeover of Hawaiian Airlines close. As youd expect, the process of integrating operations between two airlines is pretty complex (and its almost more complex when you consider that Alaska and Hawaiian plan to maintain two separate brands. On the loyalty program, the two airlines intend to introduce a combined loyalty program as of the middle of 2025.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines has thrown its support behind its local university by transforming one of its Boeing 737s into a flying billboard. On Saturday, the airline unveiled its first custom-designed aircraft livery in celebration of Minnesota Golden Gopher Athletics.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 22, 2024

American's largest jet - the Boeing 777-300ER - can seat up to 304 passengers and includes a Flagship First cabin with eight seats.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

American Airlines will be increasing capacity between New York and Madrid next summer. The airline, which has operated its aged Boeing 777-200ER on the route for years, will upgrade flights to the larger 777-300ER.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Brazilian authorities say a prominent businessman and nine members of his family were killed when the Piper PA-42-1000 Cheyenne 400LS crashed shortly after takeoff from Canela Airport in Gramado in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday. Seventeen people on the ground were injured. Luiz Claudio Galeazzi was flying the twin with his wife, three daughters and five other family members onboard.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 22, 2024

American plans to add more service from New York's LaGuardia Airport next year. The Fort Worth, Texas-based airline will add three long-distance routes.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Delta Air Lines ' Boeing 747, affectionately dubbed the Queen of the Skies, has earned its place as one of the most celebrated and recognizable aircraft. With each new variation, Boeing pushed boundaries, enhancing its range, reliability, and lift capacity.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Iceland is a popular vacation destination for those looking for cold temperatures and adventure travel. While a lot of airlines fly there seasonally for summer, service for the rest of the year is more limited, with Icelandair of course being the dominant carrier. While Icelandair isnt the most exciting carrier on earth, the airline has a large network in North America and Europe, and often has reasonable fares.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

When you achieve a certain airline tier or a part of their lounge program , the first place you want to go once you get to the airport is to the (usual) serenity of the airline lounge. Airlines worldwide have installed lounges at their home and destination airports, where they can treat their most loyal customers.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Bob Deford spent 28 years of his retirement building a replica Spitfire and the result was spectacular. The post Best Of The Web: Homebuilt Spitfire appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

American Airlines is another airline currently experiencing challenges caused by delays in the delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner widebodies. As a result, the Dallas Fort Worth-based carrier has been forced to reduce the frequency of some of its long-haul flights and adjust its long-haul international route network for the upcoming spring season, according to a report by The Points Guy.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The major hotel programs all have different policies when it comes to being able to combine points across accounts. Ive written in the past about the policies of Hilton Honors and Marriott Bonvoy. Id say Hiltons policy is by far the most generous, as you can instantly transfer points to any member online, and you can transfer up to 500,000 points and receive up to two million points per account per calendar year.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Protecting the skies of North America and beyond, Conair Group Inc. has been a leader in the aerial firefighting industry for over 50 years. The organization, equipped with the world's largest privately owned fixed-wing firefighting fleet, covers around 12,000 flight hours per year.

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Northstar VFR

DECEMBER 22, 2024

By Josh Page, CFI The private pilot practical test is the finish line to getting your private pilot certificate and being able to fly as a licensed pilot. The practical test is broken down into two parts: an oral portion , which covers the knowledge areas, and a flight portion where the student demonstrates flight maneuvers. You must pass the oral portion before you can hop in the plane with an examiner and demonstrate maneuvers.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

During the Christmas season, most travelers require information on what festive products are permitted on planes. Whether traveling to see family or going on a holiday vacation, it is important to know the airlines rules on carrying items linked to this time of year.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Flight training is a significant investment in your future, and understanding the costs is key. Whether youre aiming for a private pilot license or commercial qualifications, the financial commitment can be steep. Thats why its essential to plan ahead when learning how to pay for flight training. At Leopard Aviation , we understand that financing your dream of becoming a pilot can seem daunting.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

On Sunday, December 22, 2024, Belfast City Airport (BHD) was closed after the nosewheel on an Aer Lingus ATR 72-600 operated by Emerald Airlines collapsed on landing. The incident happened at 16:06 as the turboprop was attempting to land during strong winds when the aircraft slammed nose-first into the runway and skidded to a halt.

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Ask Captain Lim

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Alert the flight stewardess of any lewd behavior Flying solo? Stay alert to strangers in the cabin Three days ago, a Moroccan teenager pleaded guilty to outraging the modesty of a woman on an Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, to Kuala Lumpur. It was stated in court that during the flight, the boy’s right hand accidentally touched the woman’s left thigh.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A recent Delta flight within the United States had to return to its airport of origin because of a pressurization issue with the aircraft. Airplanes are pressurized so passengers can breathe comfortably at higher altitudes where its difficult to breathe normally.

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Inflight Pilot Training

DECEMBER 22, 2024

If your dream is to join Deltas cockpit, the journey starts with a strong foundation in flight training. Lets explore the path to becoming a Delta Airlines pilot and how you can take the first step toward this exciting career! Step 1: Start with Your Private Pilot License (PPL) Every Delta Airlines pilot begins their journey at the same place: flight school.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

My flight from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Portland International Airport (PDX) departed at 15:40. I arrived at Terminal E at 12:56 because a friend dropped me off, or else I would not have arrived so early. I am known for arriving just one hour before a flight because I almost never check a bag and have both CLEAR and TSA precheck , meaning I make it through security in no time.

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Pilot's Life Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2024

In flight school training, the role of a flight simulator is growing fast. These high-tech tools offer a safe and cost-effective way to practice complex flight maneuvers without leaving the ground. However, while simulators are fantastic for honing skills, nothing beats the experience of real-world flight hours. At Leopard Aviation, we know the importance of balancing both approaches.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Known until recently as Viva Aerobus, low-cost carrier Viva is a key player in modern Mexican commercial aviation. The airline has operating bases located throughout the country, including at both Mexico City International Airport (MEX) and the capital city's new Felipe ngeles International (NLU). This allows the airline to spread its capacity across the metropolis, covering considerable ground in doing so.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Many people think the year ends on December 31st, and the next one begins on January 1st, but I know from experience that the year really begins on the first day of school in the fall and ends on the first day of summer after school is over, with a two-week break in the middle for the Holidays. Unfortunately, the government and its money-schlepping agency, the IR of S, strongly believes in the traditional calendar, so today, I find myself rummaging through my hangar’s detritus and junk in

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Panama City's Tocumen International Airport (PTY) is the primary international gateway to the Central American country of Panama. The airport is the home of the national carrier Copa Airlines, and acts as a hub for flights throughout North, Central, and South America.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 22, 2024

PRESS RELEASE The Museum of Flight invites you on to join them on January 11 as NASA astronaut Cady Coleman , space explorer, scientist, Air Force colonel and mom, shares a presentation based upon her recent memoir, Sharing Space: An Astronauts Guide to Mission Wonder and Making Change. Coleman has made two space shuttle missions and a six-month expedition to the International Space Station (ISS) as the Lead Robotics and Lead Science officer.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

For those looking to catch a taxi to the airport, you may want to consider Lyft, the second largest ride-hailing service in the United States after Uber, which has been named Salt Lake City International Airport the best and most affordable airport in 2024.

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Altitudes Magazine

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The post BOMBARDIER: ENHANCED SERVICE, GREATER REACH appeared first on Altitudes.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The Cessna Citation Ascend is the latest edition to the Cessna Citation 560XL family, manufactured by Textron Aviation. The aircraft was announced at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition EBACE in 2023. A cabin mock-up was unveiled at the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA)-BACE convention in October 2023. It costs $16.7 million and offers increased performance, a greater range, and improved passenger comfort.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Poll: Should ATC Be 'User-Funded' Poll: Should ATC Be 'User-Funded' For the thousandth time, no Can't hurt to have a look at it If it saves money, why not? Yes, it's way overdue The post Poll: Should ATC Be ‘User-Funded’ appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The flying pencil has proved to be the carriers workhorse for international and domestic flights.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Most respondents dismissed the drone sightings on the east coast as hype. The post Last Week’s Poll Results: Droning On appeared first on AVweb.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The PA-20 Pacer was an early development from US aircraft manufacturer Piper. It was introduced in 1949, based on earlier two-seat models. Piper manufactured the aircraft from 1950 through 1954, with over 1,100 PA-20 Pacers during this time.

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The Aviationist

DECEMBER 22, 2024

The exercise enhanced the integration and improved Tactics Techniques and Procedures between the Philippine Air Force and the U.S. Air Force, practicing high-intensity and hub-and-spoke operations as part of the DFE concept. U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt IIs from the 25th Fighter Squadron (FS) completed a Dynamic Force Employment (DFE) exercise with the Philippine Air […] The post U.S.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 22, 2024

A Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-900 was grounded for three days after experiencing multiple systems failures (including the autopilot and CPDLC systems). The incident happened on flight VS-118 en route from Miami to London Heathrow Airport. Autopilots have made the pilot's job of flying the aircraft much easier and have evolved significantly over the years.

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