How to use the State Department’s STEP program
Though careful planning and common sense are two of the best ways to stay safe when traveling, security situations can rapidly change in foreign countries. That’s why the U.S. Department…
Inside The Airbus A380’s Secret Crew Rest Areas
Few aviation enthusiasts would dispute that the Airbus A380 represents the pinnacle of luxury in modern commercial aviation. Since entering service, the double-deck superjumbo has carried millions of passengers for…
The Airlines That Offer Amenity Kits To Economy Passengers On Long-Haul Flights
When traveling economy class, items such as amenity kits are a rare find, and certainly receiving one on a long-haul flight feels like a luxurious touch. They have those comfort…
Don’t Visit Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super…
Blizzard flight woes: More than 10,000 cancellations
It’s shaping up to be a rough week for air travel Flight schedules ground to a virtual halt across the region Monday as a major winter storm slammed the Northeast,…
24-Hour Aviation Strike To Hit Key Italian Hubs On February 26
Passengers flying to, from, and within Italy are set to face considerable disruption later this week, following the announcement of a one-day strike on Thursday, February 26, 2026. While local…
How I booked my first business-class flight with points
Taking an international flight in business class used to feel like a far-flung dream. My budget is typically in line with economy pricing — even premium economy can feel like…
Is True That The Boeing 787 Dreamliner Has The Ability To Predict Turbulence?
Commercial aviation has made enormous strides in comfort through turbulence over the past few decades, and few aircraft symbolize that progress more than the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. With its composite…
Close Call! SAS A320Neo Attempted Takeoff From A Taxiway!
Wow – talk about a close call! On February 5th, an SAS Airbus A320neo, registration reportedly attempted to takeoff from a taxiway, which it thought was a runway. Thankfully, the…
Why Washington, DC Is The Next Big Transpacific Gateway
For decades, the United States West Coast has long dominated transpacific aviation, something which makes sense geographically. The region is, unsurprisingly, a natural bridge between Asia and North America. However,…
















