Boeing Delivers 1st iMTOW 787-9 To United Airlines Less Than 2 Months After FAA Clearance

Less than eight weeks after regulators approved a higher maximum takeoff weight for Boeing’s 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners, United Airlines has received the first aircraft configured to take advantage of…

American to upgrade its lounge food with better (hot) meals

American Airlines is planning to step up its food game at its airport lounges in the coming months. If you’ve ever grumbled about the dining offerings inside an Admirals Club,…

Upgraded After Boarding: When A Premium Economy Ticket Turned Into A Business Class Flight

Simple Flying had the chance to interview a lucky flyer named Krish Khemaney, who boarded a Cathay Pacific flight bound for Hong Kong on December 15, 2024. He walked down…

Current Delta American Express credit card welcome bonuses

Delta Air Lines and American Express offer a slate of cobranded credit cards for everyone from occasional flyers to frequent travelers. Depending on which card is right for you, the…

Back From The Boneyard: How Retired Boeing 747s Became One Of America’s Most Sought-After Freighters

For years, the Boeing 747 appeared to be heading toward a quiet and predictable retirement, with airlines around the world rapidly replacing the iconic quadjet with newer twin-engine aircraft that…

How to get trip delay reimbursement from your credit card

Here at TPG, we talk a lot about using your credit card’s benefits for things like trip delays. The peace of mind these perks can add to your trip when…

The Hidden Trade-Offs Behind Emirates’ Newly-Configured Airbus A380s

On May 20, 2026, a newly reconfigured Airbus A380 operated by Emirates completed its inaugural commercial flight from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Birmingham International Airport(BHX). What would seem like…

The Airlines With The World’s Sleekest New Cabin Designs In 2026

The landscape of premium air travel is undergoing a radical transformation, as global carriers move beyond simple flatbeds to offer fully immersive, private sanctuaries. This year marks a significant milestone…

Testing Seats.aero AI redemption tool to maximize points and miles

I’m a huge fan of using Seats.aero to find the best award availability in seconds. It has transformed how I redeem my points and miles, as I can search across…

5 Reasons Why Virgin Atlantic’s Upper Class Is So Highly Regarded

Virgin Atlantic (colloquially known as “Virgin”) is an airline founded in 1984 in London, England, by famous entrepreneur Richard Branson. According to their “story” on their website, Virgin Atlantic “gave…