Cranky Flier

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Why flights to Europe are the cheapest they’ve been in years – CNBC If you’re looking to fly coach to Europe during the off-peak season, it is really cheap. CNBC took a look at what is happening, but don’t expect this to last beyond the winter. 822 Cranky Dorkfest 2024 – Airplane Geeks I know Cranky Dorkfest was awhile ago back in September, but Airplane Geeks has now put out all the interviews Brian Coleman did at the event.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is reportedly looking to sign a new deal for aircraft to renew its long-haul fleet. The company has said that it is looking at a variety of options, which could span from the Boeing 787 to the 777X. This follows a recent order from the airline to replace its medium-haul fleet, meaning this latest move is an expected follow-up to finalize the renewal of its entire fleet.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

LOT Polish Airlines has made several exciting announcements over the past year or so, including plans to refresh Boeing 787 cabins , growing the fleet by around 50% , and also opening a lounge outside of Poland for the first time. I wanted to take an updated look at that last point, as that lounge should be opening in the near future (though unfortunately we still don’t have an exact opening date).

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Dallas-based Southwest Airlines is attempting to address overstaffing concerns at some airports. Leaders sent a memo to ground operations, cargo, and provisioning employees on Friday indicating that the airline is offering voluntary separations.

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Plane and Pilot

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

With a tip of the hat to Stephen Covey, just what are some of the habits and characteristics that define the highly effective pilot? We often call these folks professionals, or for short, “pros.” However, professionals don’t need stripes on their sleeves or epaulets on their shoulders. It’s simply an attitude and the way we approach each and every flight.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer has revised its 2024 delivery forecast for commercial aircraft, citing ongoing supply chain difficulties, particularly with engine shortages and structural component delays, according to FlightGlobal. The company now expects to deliver between 70 and 73 E-jets this year, down from its previous estimate of 72 to 80 deliveries.

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Airline Geeks

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Boeing will pay its employees who were furloughed during recent strikes by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers union.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Currently, the Dallas-based carrier operates up to 40 flights per day between the U.S. mainland and the Hawaiian Islands.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

New England is an incredibly fascinating region when it comes to transportation. The region is far more densely populated than almost any other in the United States, and is, as a result, uniquely served by public transportation in ways that cannot be observed anywhere else in the country. New England's airport system, which is defined by three hub airports , one in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island, operates differently than most in the United States.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Indian low cost carrier SpiceJet plans to expand its business model by providing a whole different kind of connectivity… SpiceJet will add seaplane flights as of 2025 SpiceJet currently has a fleet of nearly 100 aircraft, comprised of Boeing 737s and De Havilland Dash 8s. Starting next year, the airline plans to relaunch a wholly owned subsidiary, which will specifically operate seaplane flights, with 14-seat De Havilland DHC-6s.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Although the holiday travel rush is around the corner, Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is already focused on next summers travel scene. The carrier will add hundreds of seats to Alaska a popular destination for those in the lower 48 looking to escape the heat.

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AV Web

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The two crew members aboard a Total Cargo Boeing 737-400 RS managed to get the burning aircraft on the ground in Sao Paulo, Brazil early Saturday before rappeling to safety from a window using the emergency escape rope. The drama unfolded on a short flight from Vitoria. The crew declared an emergency on final and controllers said flames were visible after the plane stopped on the runway.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Nose art started out as anyone would expect, an artistic expression that gave troops an outlet of creativity during the hardest times. During World War I , pilots added personal symbols and insignias to their planes, using basic designs like squadron logos or personal motifs. These hand-painted touches helped crews identify planes in chaotic air battles, combining functional markings with personal flair.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

We’re seeing credit card issuers invest in airport lounges like never before, including Amex Centurion Lounges , Capital One Lounges , and Chase Sapphire Lounges. Chase is the newest player to the credit card lounge game, and arguably has the best of these lounges. So far the locations for Chase Sapphire Lounges include Boston (BOS) , Hong Kong (HKG) , New York (JFK) , New York (LGA) , and Washington (IAD) , with several more being developed.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Several United Airlines passengers traveling between Guam and Tokyo on Friday were confronted with an unwanted surprise after becoming ill during a flight to Tokyo. While the exact origins of the illness are still unknown, Japanese authorities have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the outbreak.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

For all the talk that hotel executives do about customizing the experience for guests, am I the only one who would simply settle for easy access to a hotel’s email address, in order to make pre-stay plans? Many hotels encourage phone calls over emails Let me just cut to the chase — am I the only who is amazed how hard hotels make it to find their email addresses?

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Virgin Atlantic has announced it will be returning to Mexico with three weekly flights between London Heathrow and Cancun next winter, using its A350-1000 fleet. It will be the only direct route between Heathrow and Cancun and provide travelers with extensive onward connectivity via codeshare partners Aeromexico and LATAM.

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Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

The Avro Heritage Museum, a dedicated institution preserving Manchester’s aviation legacy, has announced ambitious plans to expand its facilities. Located at the historic Avro site in Woodford, Stockport, the museum commemorates the centennial of Avro’s founding at this site, where iconic aircraft like the Lancaster Bomber were built. Standing proudly outside the Museum is Avro Vulcan XM603, the only Vulcan in the world to be preserved in the anti-flash white paint scheme.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Delta Air Lines has been praised by industry insiders and customers alike for its premium-focused strategy. In the past two decades, the carrier went from bankruptcy and a deteriorating product to consistently being one of the most profitable airlines in the US.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Highlights Executing our strategy has driven very strong financial performance in the quarter: • Increase in total revenue by 7.9% • Increase in operating profit by 15.4% to €2,013 million • Increase in operating margin by 1.4 percentage points to 21.6% Demand remains strong in all our core markets, supporting a 1.2% increase in passenger unit revenue Ongoing focus on improving our customer propositions and operational resilience Increased profitability supports significant free cash flow genera

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Air India , one of Asia's oldest and most prestigious airlines, has flown various aircraft types throughout its history. Among these aircraft were the Boeing 767s, a model that became an essential part of many global carriers' fleets in the 1980s and 1990s.

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Airspeed Junkie

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Master the Phonetic Alphabet for Aviation: Essential Guide for Pilots The phonetic alphabet for aviation is a standardized set of words designed to prevent miscommunication. By replacing letters with distinct words like ‘Alpha’ for ‘A’ and ‘Bravo’ for ‘B,’ it ensures clear communication between pilots and air traffic controllers. In this article, you’ll learn about its importance, how it’s used, and why it’s essential for aviation safety.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Colorado's busiest airport, Denver , announced on Friday that it would tentatively close the A-Bridge and Ansbacher Hall overnight during the week while it works through its construction upgrades to convert the Bridge Security Checkpoint, A-Bridge, and Ansbacher Hall into a post-security area.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

From Aer Lingus: Join Captain Darren Bolton and First Officers Lisa Cusack and Tim van Lieshout in the flight deck of our A330 for the inaugural flight from Dublin to Las Vegas on 25th October 2024. Sit in the jump seat with us as we get a behind the scenes look at the operation including updates from our Cabin Services Manager, Daniel Brown and Senior Cabin Crew, Sarah-Jane McGowan.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Before we list what we consider to be the five key benefits of being screened to enter the United States before actually arriving there, let's first explain what United States border preclearance is and at which airports it is available. While the idea of Customs and Border Protection officers checking a person's passport to see if they are eligible to visit the United States may seem relatively new, it began in 1894.

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World Airline News

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

From Just Planes: Compass Air Cargo becomes the 358th airline to join our cockpit series. We fly the Boeing 747-400 roundtrip from Liege Belgium to Atlanta USA.

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Air cargo remains crucial to the global supply chain, moving everything from electronics and pharmaceuticals to perishable goods and urgent supplies.

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Cargo 124

One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

A Tucson native, James Davis, was traveling to his family's home in Pensacola, Florida when he encountered the worst possible travel nightmare for a traveler with mobility accommodations. Davis was flying on US-based legacy carrier American Airlines and connected via the airline's fortress hub at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Oneworld member American Airlines has announced operational changes to its seasonal Chicago to Anchorage service, with the carrier releasing that it will deploy its Airbus A321neo for the flight , replacing the Boeing 737 MAX 8.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Rolls-Royce shares dipped on Thursday after the company published a trading update showing that a key performance indicator was tracking below expectations. However, the engine manufacturer is on track with its profit targets for the year.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

British Airways is an interesting airline when it comes to fleet strategy. While its regional and short-haul fleets are rather uniform, consisting solely of Embraer and Airbus planes respectively, the UK flag carrier operates a wider variety of long-haul aircraft that come from both sides of the Airbus-Boeing duopoly. On the Boeing side of things, the 777 family plays a varied role at BA, with several different layouts.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

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Simple Flying

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

On Friday, November 8th, an aircraft carrying the Auburn Tigers basketball team was forced to turn around and land back at its departure airport. Allegedly, multiple players on the basketball team began fighting shortly after taking off. The fight caused a disturbance in the cabin, forcing the pilots to turn the aircraft around and land back in Auburn, Alabama , after just 40 minutes of flight time.

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