Earn MQDs on hotels and rental cars booked through Delta

Delta Air Lines has brought back a way to get a boost toward status. Delta is again offering Delta SkyMiles members another path to earn Medallion Qualification Dollars toward elite…

The Armrest Trick Flight Attendants Use & The Safety Rule Behind It

Most economy aisle seats have a small release mechanism on the underside of the outermost armrest that allows it to be lifted flush with the seatback. The feature makes getting…

Prime Visa current welcome offer: Full details

If you’re always bringing in Amazon orders, you may consider joining the ranks of TPGers who have the Prime Visa. The Prime Visa is Amazon’s flagship credit card issued by…

New 15-Hour Airbus A350 Flights: Here’s Where French Bee Will Fly Now [Map]

As Europe basks in an alarming heatwave, long-haul low-cost carrier French bee is already beginning to turn its attention to the winter, and it has filed an interesting new intercontinental…

Royal Caribbean cruise ships by age — newest to oldest

What’s the newest Royal Caribbean cruise ship? It might seem like a strange question to ask, but it’s something that matters if you’re in the market for a Royal Caribbean…

Why Ultra-Long-Haul Flights Still Need 4 Pilots In The Cockpit For Takeoff

Even in the 21st century, flying an ultra-long-haul commercial jetliner halfway around the globe cannot be completed by one or even two pilots. Despite how far technology has come with…

The Airbus A350-900ULR’s Range Hits 9,700 Nautical Miles Because Parts Were Removed, Not Extra Fuel Tanks

The operational economics of ultra-long-haul commercial aviation have historically been plagued by severe financial risks and engineering bottlenecks. Deploying widebody aircraft on non-stop routes spanning vast oceanic distances meant that…

Could The US Get A Third A340 Carrier After Lifting Sanctions?

The Treasury Department of the United States of America has officially eased some of its sanctions on the South American country of Venezuela. On the aviation side of things, the…

Turkish A35k Australia

Turkish Airlines is betting big on what would be its longest route ever served. The carrier disclosed to Simple Flying exclusively that it plans to launch nonstop flights between Istanbul…

What Pilots Actually Do During A Transtalantic Flight Once The Autopilot Takes Over

It is common knowledge that pilots rely on the autopilot systems and other onboard technology available for the majority of a flight’s cruise phase. However, there is also a common…