How The Boeing 747-200’s Engine Upgrade Killed The Anchorage Fuel Stop On New York–Tokyo Flights

Through the late 1960s and into the early 1970s, passengers flying from New York to Tokyo on a Boeing 747 expected to stop in Anchorage, Alaska. The 747-100 did not…

How everyday spending on rewards cards can fund your vacation

Everything feels more expensive right now, but using your points and miles for travel means you could take that affordable summer trip, even when flight costs are skyrocketing. You may…

Air Canada Will Deploy Its New Airbus A321XLR On 3 Routes To The US

Canadian flag carrier, Air Canada, has shared that it will utilize its new Airbus A321XLR on several trans-border routes from later this year, as reported by airline insider Ishrion Aviation…

Recently graduated college? You need to get a credit card

I opened my first credit card, the Petal 2 Visa Credit Card, shortly after graduating from college. At the time, I had no idea that one decision would eventually lead…

Flight Tracker Review: Tracking My Own Air Canada Flight from 40,000 Feet

In May, Simple Flying launched our own flight tracker. Built as a flight tracker for avgeeks, it shows everything from NOTAMs to military aircraft, statistics, and more. While flying from…

Airlines that allow families to pool miles

Historically, frequent flyer programs have operated on a simple premise: The passenger sitting in the seat earns the miles. But as families travel together more often, many loyalty programs have…

Transatlantic U-Turn: Delta Air Lines Flight Returns To Boston After 30 Minutes Due To Smoke

Passengers aboard Delta Air Lines Flight DL276 experienced an unexpected disruption after the transatlantic service from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) to Nice-Côte d’Azur Airport (NCE) returned to its departure…

Delta adds 3 new routes, bolstering New York presence

Delta Air Lines is jumping to strengthen its position in New York. The Atlanta-based SkyTeam will launch new twice daily service from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles…

Unusual Streak? 4th Delta Air Lines Flight Avoids Close Call In Boston In Less Than 1 Week

A Delta Air Lines flight to Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) appears to have become the latest in an unusual string of go-arounds and close calls involving Delta aircraft at…

Why the Amex Business Gold is my go-to card for business expenses

There’s no shortage of business cards to choose from if you’re trying to earn rewards for your company’s everyday purchases. I’ve tried plenty of them over the years, but lately…