Flyovers, Paint Jobs & Art In The Skies: How Aviation Is Celebrating America’s 250th

Fourth of July festivities are well underway across the United States, with celebrations happening from coast-to-coast to mark the country’s 250th birthday. In major cities like New York and the…

The Last Lockheed L‑1011 TriStar Still Airworthy

The 1970s saw the birth of the widebody, a radical new aircraft design in which airliners featured two aisles to accommodate more seats per row. The first was the Boeing…

The Salaries Of Pilots Flying For These 5 US Airlines In 2026

In 2026, pilot compensation across major US airlines continues to reflect a broader industry shift that began in the post-pandemic recovery period and accelerated through a series of union negotiations,…

Best points hotels for turndown service

When booking a hotel, most of us focus on the essentials: location, room type and amenities. Rarely do we consider what awaits us at turndown time. That is — until…

No More T-Tails: Delta Air Lines Now Flies Its Boeing 717s From Only 2 Hubs

This article was updated on Saturday, July 4, 2026, to include additional information on Delta’s 717 fleet. It was originally published on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Delta Air Lines has…

How Much Fuel Emirates Actually Burns Hauling Shower Water On Its Airbus A380 First Class

The Emirates Airbus A380 shower has become one of aviation’s most recognizable luxury features. It is routinely portrayed as the ultimate expression of excess: a fully functioning shower spa with…

Which purchases count as travel with Chase Sapphire cards?

One of the biggest advantages of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card (see rates and fees) and Chase Sapphire Reserve® (see rates and fees) is their broad definition of “travel.” Unlike…

The US Air Force Just 3D-Printed Its Own F-35 Parts & Didn’t Mention Lockheed Martin Once

When the US selected the F-35 in the early 2000s, it took a total systems approach that allowed Lockheed Martin to have the rights to total control of the program,…

American Airlines Launches 7 New Nonstop Long-Haul Routes: See All Flights Now

As we enter the third quarter of the calendar year, which will run from July 1 to September 30, American Airlines is set to have a busy summer on the…

Atmos Rewards Summit Visa card review: Stellar value for more than just Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists

At first glance, it’s obvious the is positioned as the premium card for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines loyalists. Look beneath the surface, however, and there’s a trove of rewards…