Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

How long would you willingly stay on a plane for without getting off? Aircalin may just be performing a social experiment to answer that question as it prepares to launch a direct flight between Noumea (NOU) and Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) on an Airbus A330neo. The flight will take roughly 26 hours, with a stop in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport , beginning in December.

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Alaska Air

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

As we kick off our annual Week of Care, we’re inviting guests to join us in making a difference through our Mileage Plan program by donating miles to support the communities we serve. To make an even greater impact, we’ll match all donated miles up to 5 million, doubling the support for worthy causes. The post Alaska’s Week of Care: Double your impact with mile donations to worthy causes—we’re matching up to 5 million miles appeared first on Alaska Airlines News.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In an interview with IATAs Airlines publication, Austrian Airlines' CEO Annette Mann shared some insights into Lufthansa Group cooperation. The group consists of several carriers other than the Vienna-based subsidiary, including Brussels Airlines , SWISS and Eurowings for instance. Lufthansa also recently purchased a stake in ITA Airways , with a plan to purchase the remainder of the company in the future.

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Airlines Airline 128

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

In 2021 and 2022, American Airlines was focused on turning Austin-Bergstrom Airport (AUS) into a focus city. While the airline previously primarily flew to American hubs from Austin, American’s network out of the city at one point grew to over three dozen destinations, ranging from Cancun, to Orange County, to Tampa. In early 2024, we saw that growth reversed in a major way, as the airline started cutting flights to Austin.

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Airline Airlines Jet 126

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Four flight attendants fell ill on Thursday's Alaska Airlines Flight from Kauai to Seattle. The sickness was severe enough for the flight to divert to Honolulu. After landing, all four female flight attendants were taken to the hospital.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Inflight Wi-Fi is an area where JetBlue has been an industry leader, as the airline has been offering fast and free Wi-Fi for well over a decade. With Delta and United both making major progress when it comes to inflight connectivity, it seems like American is being left in the dust (again). With that in mind, what could we see at American in the future?

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

A Boeing C-17 Globemaster III based out of South Carolinas Joint Base Charleston lost part of its tail. Luckily for all involved, the tail cone also known as the aft radome landed in a parking lot without causing harm.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Last week, I wrote a couple of articles focusing on the Boeing 777X: one about the airlines that have already ordered the 777X and a follow-up that examined the legacy B777 operators that have chosen not to order the 777X and why. A crucial part of the second article focuses on the impact that the Airbus A350 is having on 777X orders and how notable carriers like Delta Air Lines, Air France, and Turkish Airlines have abandoned the 777X in favor of the A350.

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Airlines Airline 120

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I’m at home this weekend, and am finalizing a review trip for the next week… I’m just having a hard time deciding whether to head south, east, or west. On the points & travel front, this week United announced it would introduce Starlink Wi-Fi, American flight attendants ratified a new contract, Turkish Airlines expanded Australia flights, Southwest Airlines’ Chairman revealed he would step down, a Delta A350 sliced the tail off a Delta Connect

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

As the name suggests, Valuair was a low-cost airline. There is often a motivation for full-service airlines like Singapore Airlines and Qantas to establish budget bands to target a greater market share without tarnishing their brand. While this worked for Qantas with its budget brand, Jetstar , it failed with Singapore Airlines's budget brand, Valuair.

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Airlines Airline 117

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Over the last several months, the Fort Worth-based carrier has substantially reduced its point-to-point operations from the central Texas city.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Though my flight was scheduled for 10:10 and boarding began at 09:30, I did not arrive at Terminal 7 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) until 09:23. I took the Flyaway bus from Van Nuys that Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) offers every 20 minutes and it took nearly 20 minutes to make our way around the entire airport.

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One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Brussels Airlines, which is part of Lufthansa Group, has announced plans to expand and improve its long haul service. While exact details are lacking as of now, this is generally a positive development. Brussels Airlines acquiring more Airbus A330s Brussels Airlines’ long haul fleet currently consists of 10 Airbus A330-300s. It has just been announced that the airline will be acquiring three more A330s in the coming years, bringing the carrier’s long haul fleet to 13 aircraft.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

While most are familiar with airline loyalty programs, far fewer would likely say they regularly interact with airport loyalty programs. This is a reality for passengers at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Customers who are passing through the Florida facility will be able to access endless perks when they make purchases of almost any kind at the airport.

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Airlines Airline 117

Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The “Flight Test Files” series of articles explores the aircraft used by the Dryden Flight Research Center over the years in its pursuit of aeronautical advancements. Since the 1940s, the Dryden Flight Research Center in Edwards, CA, has built a unique and specialized capability for conducting flight research programs. This organization, composed of pilots, scientists, engineers, technicians, mechanics, and administrative professionals, has been and continues to be a leader in the fi

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

A week or so ago, an American Airlines flight was diverted as a passenger was found vaping. Vaping and smoking on flights violate US federal law and multiple flight safety statutes.

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Airlines Airline 116

Airline Geeks

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

American is bolstering its Latin America network, adding another airport in Mexico to its route map starting early next year.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Fueling is a routine part of nearly every flight and plays a vital role in keeping things running smoothly. Though it may seem like a simple task, its an essential process that directly impacts an airline's ability to stay on schedule. From ensuring the right amount of fuel is loaded to making sure everything is done efficiently, fueling is key to getting flights off the ground on time.

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Airlines Airline Pilot Jet 113

One Mile at a Time

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The answer to this question is obvious, but also not… Hotels can’t stick to their opening timelines Let me start by acknowledging that opening a hotel is no small task. Construction projects are complicated to begin with, and often delayed. But hotels are among the most complex kinds of construction projects to get operational, given the complexity of the interiors, all the inspections that have to take place, the need to hire staff, etc.

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Airplanes 89

Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Lufthansas freight division, Lufthansa Cargo has announced in its winter schedule for this year that it will be launching a brand new connection between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). This will mark the first time that the airline is connecting Asia with the United States.

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Plane and Pilot

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Acquiring flying time is not the same as accumulating flight experience. Simple repetition of acts of aviation teaches us very little about the art of flying. It’s only when we meet varied and challenging conditions that we acquire a sense of broader scope, which brings us true understanding. You can have 500 hours in your logbook and merely have one hour of experience repeated 500 times.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The Emirates Airbus A380 continues to dominate the world of long-haul air travel, offering the increasingly rare chance to fly on a Superjumbo. Equipped with top-tier first class suites, business class, and economy seating, the airlines services on each route ensure passengers experience comfort over vast distances.

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Airlines Airline 113

World Airline News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Norse Atlantic Airways celebrated the successful inaugural on Thursday, September 12, 2024, of its direct route between London Gatwick (LGW) and Las Vegas (LAS). The highly anticipated flight was sold out in both Premium and Economy cabins. The new route operates three times a week, allowing travelers a convenient schedule to explore Las Vegas’s world-class entertainment, fine dining, and attractions.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The F-35 Lightning II fighter jet is one of the most advanced and complicated aircraft ever produced. While Lockheed Martin is the prime contractor, a much larger network of contractors actually produces the aircraft's various components. Many of the components for the F-35 are produced by US allies around the world. Here are some of the top subcontractors and significant contributors.

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Jet 113

The Aviationist

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Whiteman Air Force Base is currently home to the B-2 Spirit, while Dyess Air Force Base hosts the B-1B Lancer. Both bases are slated to host the B-21 in the future. Secretary of the Air [.] The post Whiteman and Dyess AFB Picked as Second and Third Bases to Host the B-21 Raider Bomber appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Airplane beaches are a major draw for both avgeeks and travelers. One of the most famous spots is Maho Beach on the island of St. Maarten, best known for its close-up views of planes landing just overhead. Notably, many airlines serve this destination, ranging from European carriers to US airlines. This guide will explore the airlines flying to the planespotters' island and the ways you can use miles to get there.

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Airplanes Airlines Airline 111

The Aviationist

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Situated in the quiet hills of West Virginia, the small town of Arthurdale has a big story to tell. When one thinks of naval aviation, the landlocked, mountainous state of West Virginia doesn’t usually come [.] The post Wooden Avengers, Target Kites, and Draftees: How America’s First New Deal Community Took the Fight to the Axis appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Last year, Delta Air Lines announced the latest piece of its winter long-haul Latin America network , a seasonal flight from New York's John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Buenos Aires's Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE). If one hopes to visit Argentina for the Christmas holiday, as many do, the fares on this route are truly mind-boggling.

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AV Web

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

I get AOPA’s point about the latest way enterprising folks are cashing in on the vast taxpayer funded data stream that is ADS-B but the umbrage and high dudgeon being expressed is a layer too thick. We all saw this coming and in fact the use of ADS-B as a billing tool has been around for a while. And it’s not just hitting up the idle rich that we all know the GA crowd to be.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

The United States military operates some of the most advanced combat aircraft. With high speed, agility, and versatility, these aircraft offer capabilities that are superior to their competitors. We look at the longest range US military fighter jets.

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Vintage Aviation News

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

One of the most iconic galleries at the Smithsonian Institute’s National Air and Space Museum (NASM) on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. is by far the Barron Hilton Pioneers of Flight gallery. Since the museum opened on July 1, 1976, this gallery has been home to some of the most significant aircraft in the history of aeronautics. Since 2019, however, all of the aircraft from the gallery have been removed during the renovation of the entire museum building, having been trucked to the Steven

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

One of the most popular leisure destinations on the globe, Greece sees over 30 million annual tourists from around the world. While there are undeniably vast cultural treasures to be found in the nations capital, Athens, and on the mainland, one of the most popular reasons for visiting the nation is to travel to the many islands within the Aegean Sea.

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The Aviationist

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Autonomy solutions for BVR combat will initially be developed and demonstrated on F-16 testbeds and then transferred to an unmanned combat aerial vehicle. DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) has awarded BAE Systems’ FAST Labs [.] The post DARPA Awards BAE Systems $4 Million for Autonomous Beyond Visual Range Air Combat Program appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

AirAsia today stands out as the poster child of low-cost aviation in Southeast Asia and has been described by industry observers throughout the years as one of the true pioneers of budget flying in Asia, as well as the first carrier to truly succeed with the model. Behind the experienced leadership of CEO Tony Fernandes, who remains at the company's helm today, AirAsia was able to grow into what is today the largest airline in Malaysia , operating an impressive fleet of over 250 aircraft and ser

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

When one is considering opening an account with a cobranded credit card, there are many factors to consider including inflight benefits, reward potential, and, obviously, the card's annual fee. For some of the most premium credit cards on the market, these benefits include everything from elite status boosts to complimentary upgrades and lounge access.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

As a large organization, the Air Force utilizes its wings to perform any required task, either in peacetime or under combat conditions.

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Simple Flying

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Major League Baseball great Roberto Clemente was one of five passengers killed in the crash of a Douglas DC-7CF aircraft that occurred on December 31, 1972, shortly after takeoff from Isla Verde International Airport in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

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