Why A Fighter Jet’s Advertised Top Speed Doesn’t Tell The Full Story

Fighter jets are often advertised by their top speeds, and those speeds are often compared across fighter jet types and between Western and Soviet/Russian jets without context. But this quickly…

Airplane etiquette survey: Many Americans say passenger behavior is getting worse

Many people in the U.S. believe airplane etiquette has gone downhill, and they mostly blame fellow passengers for the drop in civility. It’s just one of the fascinating findings from…

British Airways Launches New 24-Hour Very Long Route In Only 5 Months [Map]

They say that time flies. It often does in many ways, including for airline routes. For example, Air India will finally take off from Mumbai for Toronto in October, Finnair…

6 Largest Airports In The US By Passenger Volume

There is a wide range of ways to measure an airport’s size. One can look at the number of flight movements, the land size of an airport, the number of…

Citi/AAdvantage Executive new benefits live: 6 things to do

The Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Legend Mastercard® — formerly the Citi® / AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard® — just underwent a significant refresh, and its new benefits are now…

7 Design Choices That Explain Why The F-22 & F-35 Handle Nothing Alike In A Dogfight

The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II are, and have been, two key defining aspects of American airpower. Combined, these aircraft provide the United States (US) military with…

Why I love the Amex Business Platinum’s Pay with Points perk

The Business Platinum Card® from American Express offers frequent travelers several ways to add luxury to their travel plans. From flight discounts to hotel elite status and a comprehensive airport…

United Airlines Plots JFK Expansion By Hunting Slots From Rivals Flying At A Loss

In a recent interview with CNBC, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the carrier is looking to purchase slots at New York JFK Airport (JFK) as part of its next…

Bank of America Unlimited Cash Rewards credit card review: An easy starter card for cash back

For those looking for a simple no-annual-fee cash-back card, the is worth considering. It avoids complicated benefits, boasts easy-to-track earning rates and offers a 0% introductory APR on purchases for…

How One Aircraft’s Arrival In Europe Preceded A String Of NATO Orders

The arrival of aircraft 26901 in Portugal in October 2023 marked a significant moment for Embraer and the KC-390 Millennium, because the aircraft was not simply another military transport joining…