Why The F-4 Phantom Won’t Be Retired Anytime Soon

First flown in 1958, the McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II continues to defy expectations well into the 21st century, remaining operational, relevant, and, remarkably, still airborne in several parts of…

The Key Differences Between Economy, Premium Economy, Business & First Class

Boarding a plane today means stepping into a highly structured, carefully designed world. If you’re a frequent traveler or just interested in aviation, you probably spend your walk down the…

LaGuardia operator objects to Spirit’s landing rights sale

All Spirit Airlines wants is top dollar for its sought-after landing rights at New York City’s LaGuardia Airport (LGA). The bankrupt carrier that shut down business operations May 2 wants…

Here’s What It Actually Takes To Hit Delta Diamond Medallion Status In 2026

Delta Air Lines’ Medallion program no longer rewards how often you fly. It rewards how much you spend. The airline eliminated Medallion Qualification Miles and Segments entirely, replacing them with…

Carnival Rewards cruise loyalty program: The ultimate guide

Even before Carnival announced plans for a complete overhaul of its loyalty program to take effect later this year, it was criticized for having one of the weakest big-ship cruise…

777X Certification Delay

The head of the Federal Aviation Administration has revealed that the regulator is not likely to certify the highly anticipated Boeing 777X widebody this calendar year. Despite slow and steady…

Lufthansa Expands: 9 New Routes For The Summer [Map & List]

Lufthansa necessarily plays a critical role at its two hubs of Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Munich Airport (MUC). Cirium Diio data shows that it has 52% of FRA’s services, which…

Inside The Boeing 787 Dreamliner’s Carbon Fiber Fuselage & Why It Still Cracks

The Boeing 787 was the first commercial airliner built primarily from carbon fiber reinforced polymer, a material choice that promised lighter weight, better fuel efficiency, lower maintenance costs, and a…

Why The Airbus A350-1000 Is The Only Jet That Can Fly Sydney To London Nonstop

Qantas is gearing up to launch the world’s longest-ever commercial service between Sydney and London. At 9,188 nautical miles (10,573 miles or 17,016 km) and scheduled to exceed 20 hours,…

Air Force One’s New Look: Ex-Qatari Boeing 747 Rolls Out In Trump’s New Livery

The Boeing 747-8 acquired from Qatar for use as an interim presidential aircraft has emerged in a new paint scheme closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s long-favored Air Force One…