Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

A lady traveling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Philadelphia last week was stopped by US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) authorities after a routine security check found an unusual number of forbidden items in her carry-on luggage. According to a statement issued by the TSA on Friday, even the most seasoned airport security personnel were taken aback by the find, which contained several knives, pyrotechnics, and fake weapons.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Air France-KLM has done an impressive job investing in its cabin products, particularly on long haul flights. In mid-2022, KLM began installing premium economy on its long haul aircraft. The airline has now reached an impressive milestone, as around 2.5 years later, this product installation is complete. Youll now find premium economy on all KLM Boeing 777s and Boeing 787s (the airline wont install the product on Airbus A330s).

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Avianca Cargo is typically associated with its South American operation, based in Bogot, Colombia. However, lesser known is its extensive operation at Miami International Airport where the airline has managed to secure a position as one of the top three leading cargo airlines. Speaking with Simple Flyings Dillon Shah, Senior Vice President Diogo Elias detailed how important the airport is to the company and whats next.

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Cranky Flier

DECEMBER 21, 2024

It’s that time of the year when everything grinds to a halt. That means there’s not a lot of news, but there are still some year-end posts ahead. In the meantime, curious to hear some thoughts on what the year ahead will bring? We did our final episode of the year for The Air Show this week with a look forward. Have a listen… Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Amazon Listen on Pocket Casts Since it’s quiet, my plan is to post a little less over the next

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Airline Airlines 130

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

This week, Air New Zealand announced its largest purchase of sustainable aviation fuel to date, securing the supply of 30 million liters (7.9 million US gallons). The sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will be supplied by global leader Neste and will be uplifted to Air New Zealand aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) through to February 2026.

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Hilton Honors seems to have raised award costs at many of its more expensive properties, which members certainly wont be happy about. Hilton Honors devalues points at many properties For several years now, Hilton Honors hasnt published award charts. While the program has dynamic award pricing, the reality is that the most expensive award rates at a particular hotel have been pretty consistent.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

United Airlines and its regional partners are continuing to expand their presence across the US with more additions to their route maps. Though the carrier has trimmed many smaller cities from its network in the past few years, United has reaffirmed its commitment to Portland, Maine through the addition of a nonstop flight.

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Airline Airlines 115

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) is planning on opening a cigar bar lounge in McNamara Terminal, provoking pushback from anti-smoking groups concerned about the health impact such a facility would have on other passengers.

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One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 21, 2024

I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I cant believe the end of the year is almost here. Im grateful to be spending the holidays with family, and hope everyone has very happy holidays! With Christmas and New Years being midweek, I imagine we wont see a lot of news over the next couple of weeks, until well into January. On the points & travel front, this week Aer Lingus took delivery of its first A321XLR, Lufthansa Group ordered more A350-1000s, Alaska Mileage Plan added award rede

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Airline Airlines 107

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Bangkok Airways is betting on increased air travel demand in Southeast Asia as Thailand is gearing up to welcome a record 40 million tourists in 2025. The news comes as the Thai boutique airline plans its strategic route optimization for the year-end travel season and the upcoming year.

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Airline Geeks

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The ultra-low-cost airline has rapidly scaled down its fleet in recent months, which included the sale of 23 Airbus jets.

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Jet Airline Airlines 75

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Thursday and Friday this week are expected to be Seattle-Tacoma International Airport 's (SEA) busiest travel days this holiday season. The airport expects to serve 164,000 passengers on Thursday and another 172,000 on Friday.

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All Plane

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Flight#: BA890 From: London Heathrow (LHR) To: Sofia (SOF) Flight time: 3h 30min Aircraft: Airbus A320 It had been a while since last time I reviewed a British Airways flight (you can find this last flight review here ) and, whats more, since this was a relatively longish (for intra-European standards), it offered me a great chance to finally try out BAs inflight meal options.

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Airline Airlines 64

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

On December 19th, a Norwegian Boeing 737-800 operating as flight DY430 suffered a runway excursion while landing at Molde Airport (MOL) in Norway. The aircraft came to rest only 50 feet (15 meters) from the water's edge of the Fannefjord. There were no fatalities, and all 171 occupants were able to safely evacuate the aircraft.

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Runway 105

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Air Zoo Offers Winter Break Family Fun Events for All Ages The Air Zoo is bringing holiday cheer to families this winter break with its Winter Break Family Fun Events , featuring hands-on activities, interactive experiences, and exciting special events. With something for everyone, visitors can enjoy indoor amusement rides, full-motion flight simulators, awe-inspiring exhibits, and moreall included with admission.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

American Airlines received two early Christmas presents this week: two new aircraft were added to its fleet. An Airbus A321NX touched down in Charlotte, while a Boeing 737 MAX 8 arrived in Dallas.

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Airline Airlines 105

The Aviationist

DECEMBER 21, 2024

A CH-53E Super Stallion, assigned to the Wolfpacks of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 466, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, conducted an emergency landing at Camp Pendleton, San Diego. On Dec. 20, 2024 at 16:11 PST, a USMC CH-53 (Marine Corps) conducted an emergency landing procedure in the Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, San […] The post USMC CH-53E Burns at Camp Pendleton After Conducting Emergency Landing appeared first on The Aviationist.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Delta just about has the bigger 767-400ER fleet.

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Airlines Airline 105

The Aviationist

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The “Dicemen” of the 90th FS (Fighter Squadron) have returned to JBER (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson) from a Rapid Deployment to the Middle East. Airmen from the 3rd Wing and 477th Fighter Group, which the 90th Fighter Squadron is part of, have returned from the Middle East after their rapid deployment to the U.S. Central Command […] The post U.S.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Air Canada is especially in the Christmas spirit this year as on December 20, the airline confirmed with Airbus that it would be exercising options for five more Airbus A220-300 aircraft. The confirmation is part of Air Canada's existing order for 60 Airbus A220-300s from Airbus, bringing the total now to 65.

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Airline Airlines 105

Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 21, 2024

On this day in aviation history, December 21, 1936, the Junkers Ju 88 made its first flight. This aircraft would go on to play a vital role in the German Luftwaffe’s campaigns across Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean, and the North Sea as a dive bomber, torpedo bomber, medium bomber, night fighter, and reconnaissance aircraft. In 1935, Nazi Germany announced the creation of the Luftwaffe, which explicitly violated the terms of the Treaty of Versailles that, among other things, prohib

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Silk Way is a group of aviation companies based in Azerbaijan. It consists of two main cargo airlinesSilk Way Airlines and Silk Way West Airlines, both part of the Silk Way Group. The group is privately owned and also includes Silk Way Technics, an aircraft maintenance and repair company.

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AV Web

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Two naval aviators safely ejected from their F/A-18 Super Hornet when the aircraft was shot down over the Red Sea in a friendly fire accident by guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg Saturday. Both pilots were safely recovered. Initial assessments indicate that one of the crew members sustained minor injuries, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.

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Pilot 96

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

San Diego International Airport (SAN) is the busiest single-runway airport in the US. Serving Californias southernmost major city, the airport plays a vital role in connecting San Diego with other parts of the state, country, and world.

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Runway 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Link: Apply now for the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card or Capital One Venture X Business The Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card ( review ) and Capital One Venture X Business ( review ) are Capital Ones two premium cards. While each card has a $395 annual fee, the cards offer all kinds of perks that help offset that fee. The way I view it, the two biggest perks that help justify the annual fee are the $300 annual Capital One Travel credit and the 10,000 anniversary bonus miles.

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Airline Airlines 111

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Air Europa, one of Spain's leading airlines, offers a business class product designed to cater to premium travelers seeking comfort, convenience, and exclusivity. As part of the SkyTeam alliance and with a strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines, Air Europa aims to compete with other major players in the international market. But what does Air Europa's business class offer, and how does it compare to its competitors?

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Airline Airlines 105

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 21, 2024

If you have any upcoming stays with luxury hotel group Rosewood , heres an opportunity to save a bit of money Buy Rosewood gift cards with a bonus Through Thursday, January 2, 2025, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts is selling gift cards with a 10% bonus. This promotion kicks in if you spend at least $500 on a gift card. Each e-gift can be for up to $2,000, and you can get up to $10,000 worth of gift cards per transaction.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is one of the country's busiest airports, welcoming more than 50 million passengers per year. The facility has a sizeable international route network, particularly to key destinations across Europe and East Asia.

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Airline Airlines 104

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The United States Navy recently began to operate the CMV-22 Osprey. A tailor made variant of the Bell - Boeing V-22 titrotor utility aircraft. These very unique aircraft have been made even more special for the needs of the Navy. The West Coast received the first batch in June 2020 and on the East Coast they have been flying since April 2024. The role of the V-22 for the USN is carrier onboard delivery, or COD.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

A violent brawl erupted at Chicago's busiest airport last week after a group of travelers took to each other with wet floor signs and threw violent punches.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

In almost every discipline and field of science, the years following the end of WW2 were a rapid-fire era of breakthroughs, innovation, and groundbreaking historical moments. The field of aerospace engineering saw many historic firsts achieved by both the United States and the Soviet Union. Project 1794 is one of the odd initiatives undertaken during the crucible of pressure to win the arms race.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The United States Air Force is currently undergoing a major set of restructuring reforms aimed at increasing the Air Force's readiness, better optimizing its command structure, making it more agile, and more. Currently, the United States Air Force remains the world's largest air force ( followed by the US Navy/Marine Corps aviation branches ). However, the Chinese Air Force (PLAAF & PLANAF) is rapidly rising - China's annual fighter jet production may now meet or exceed that of the United St

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Jet 99

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

My flight was booked using 5,010 Rapid Rewards Points about a month and a half before travel. The flight was one-way from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Dallas Love Field (DAL). On the day I traveled, there were four nonstop flights available between the two airports, and the one booked was the final one of the day.

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Airlines Airline 101

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

The Grumman F6F Hellcat was a pivotal fight that proved to be essential in achieving air superiority over the Pacific during WWII. The Hellcat was built as a response to the Japanese Mitsubishi A6M Zero. Introduced in 1943, it quickly proved to be one of the most effective fighters in the Allied arsenal. At the conflict's end, the Hellcat accounted for 75% of all aerial victories by US Navy pilots.

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Pilot 101

Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Breeze Airways continues to pursue its goal of establishing transatlantic routes, with flights to Ireland or the UK its most likely initial destinations. While this has been on the cards for some time now, the carrier is inching closer to receiving regulatory approvals and could launch new international routes before the end of 2025.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

While the seven-week-long machinists strike at North America's largest planemaker is over, the effects of the work stoppage will last for a long time. The workers strike that began at Boeing in September significantly decreased the aerospace output in the region and across many locations worldwide that provide parts and services to the manufacturing giant.

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 21, 2024

San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is the primary airport in the city, located eight miles north of downtown. Averaging nearly 260 daily flights (departures and arrivals), the airport serves 45 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and Europe. Fourteen airlines operate domestic and international routes from SAT, making it the 44th busiest airport in the country by passenger traffic.

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Airline Airlines 111