France And Germany Axe Europe’s €100 Billion FCAS Joint Fighter Jet Program
The long-troubled Future Combat Air System has not survived the preliminary rounds of program development, with Reuters officially reporting that the multinational project has been canceled. FCAS has been stuck…
T-Minus 2 Days: Riyadh Air To Launch 1st Official Route Early, Plans 22 More In 9 Months
Riyadh Air is finally moving from promise to public service. After years of aircraft orders, brand reveals, executive roadshows, and carefully managed trial operations, Saudi Arabia’s new global airline is…
Why Full Power Takeoffs Aren’t Necessary Most Of The Time
Airline pilots rarely use full-rated takeoff thrust—and for good reason. Modern turbofan engines are designed with significant performance margins, meaning they can produce more than enough thrust without the need…
The best credit cards for college students studying abroad
If you’re a college student planning to study abroad, you’re in for a real treat. There’s nothing like living outside the country and immersing yourself in another culture, traveling and…
How American, Delta & United Airlines Quietly Adopted Identical Loyalty Math For 2026
For decades, Airline Loyalty Programs gave passengers one more reason to choose between different airlines. Sure, the networks and hubs were different, and that was often a big deciding factor,…
Philippine Airlines to join Oneworld alliance: What that means
American Airlines will soon have a new partner in the South Pacific. Over the weekend, the Oneworld alliance announced that Philippine Airlines will soon become its newest member. The move…
First Look: Inside American Airlines’ $3 Billion, 9 Gate Expansion At Dallas-Fort Worth
American Airlines just hit its major milestone on the massive expansion at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). On Monday, the airline unveiled nine state-of-the-art new gates at the Terminal C…
Amex Platinum vs. Sapphire Reserve: Most usable credits
These days, premium travel cards are packed with statement credits designed to offset sky-high annual fees. As someone focused on real-world value, I’m not interested in how many statement credits…
Why Emirates’ 8,810-Mile Dubai To Auckland Flight Is Actually A UK & India Route
Dubai-based Emirates currently operates 16 daily services to its most important market within its global network, the United Kingdom. The second-most important market for the airline within its network is…
Choice Privileges Japan sweet spot takes a hit
For years, Choice Privileges has been one of the best-value ways to book hotels in Japan with points. The program has offered relatively inexpensive yet centrally located award options, making…
















