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…
Reasons to get Chase’s Ink Business Preferred
Whether you’re looking for your first business credit card or your fifth, the Ink Business Preferred® Credit Card (see rates and fees) is a great option. The $95 annual fee…
Inside The Airbus A350-1000’s Secret Crew Rest Areas
Ultra-long-haul flying requires more than just fuel range and passenger comfort. On aircraft like the Airbus A350-1000, missions can stretch well beyond 12 hours, making augmented flight and cabin crews…
How A Meat Cleaver Made It Onto A Delta Flight—And Why The Passenger Wasn’t Arrested
In mid-November 2025, a passenger boarded a Delta Air Lines aircraft after passing airport screening with a meat cleaver in his possession. The incident occurred at Portland International Airport, where…
Why The C-17 Globemaster Has An Extremely Low & Slow Flying Capability
The BoeingC-17 Globemaster is a marvel of aerodynamic contradictions. It serves as a massive strategic airlifter with a 170-foot wingspan that possesses the nimble, low-speed handling of a much smaller…
Delta Air Lines Resumes Longest Domestic Flight In The US
Travel options to Hawaii just got a major boost with Delta Air Lines growing its island network across the Northern Hemisphere winter season. The SkyTeam carrier has announced its resumption…
Spirit Airlines launches new inflight trading cards
There’s a new way to celebrate the spirit of travel the next time you fly Spirit Airlines. Spirit just launched a brand-new line of trading cards, which passengers can collect…
Why The Airbus A321neo’s Short Field Performance Doesn’t Quite Live Up To The Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is quickly disappearing from the skies over America and many international airports as it is being widely replaced by the new Airbus A321neo. Designed for domestic travel…
The End Of DEI In The Cockpit — How The FAA Plans To Enforce Merit-Based Hiring Standards
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a new order that all US airlines ensure their pilot hiring is conducted on an exclusively merit-based basis. The directive follows an effort…
Why In The World Does Alaska Airlines Fly Internationally From St. Louis?
Although it’s named after the last frontier, Alaska Airlines is based in Seattle, and it’s the largest carrier serving the Pacific Northwest. In addition to its hub in Seattle Tacoma…















