First look at Amtrak’s new Airo trains about to enter service

Amtrak riders in the Pacific Northwest have something big to look forward to this summer. The railroad’s new workhorse, the Airo train, will enter service mid-summer on the Cascades route…

Why Don’t Any US Airlines Want To Order The World’s Largest Twinjet?

The size of the anticipated Boeing 777X series conflicts with the business models of the main US carriers. Attempts to sell the next-generation widebody have faced opposition, with no US…

Which AAdvantage credit card is best for you?

If you’re considering a cobranded card with American Airlines, it’s important to pick the right option for you. Each choice offers a different annual fee, its own set of perks…

Why Alaska Airlines Doesn’t Want Its Door Plug-Stricken Boeing 737 MAX 9 Anymore

On January 5, 2024, Alaska Airlines flight 1282 experienced a door plug blowout in midair. The Boeing 737 MAX 9 was flying from Portland, Oregon, and climbing through 14,000 feet…

Surprising? Aer Lingus Slashes Airbus A321LR Flights To This Major US City In 2026

Aer Lingus continues to adjust its transatlantic narrowbody plans. In the latest development, Airbus A321LR or XLR flights to Washington Dulles have been halved from double daily to daily. This…

Airbus Quietly Delivered One A330-800 In 2025!

In November 2023 we put out a video on our Youtube channel discussing how Airbus had picked up an order for a single A330-800. Now about two and a half…

United Airlines Airbus A319 & Boeing 737 Turn Back Following Engine Problems

Two recent incidents saw two different aircraft operated by United Airlines returning to their point of departure, citing engine issues. One was an Airbus A319 on its way to Cleveland…

American Airlines’ New Pilot Policy Upsets Passengers: Is It Necessary?

The 2023 contract agreement between American Airlines and the Allied Pilots Association (APA) included a policy change that allows pilots to clear for upgrades ahead of elite members, ruffling the…

Why The Airbus A321XLR Is Such A Breakthrough For Aviation

The Airbus A321XLR is considered a game-changer in modern aviation because it represents a meaningful step forward in what modern aircraft are designed to do, without radically changing the way…

Lufthansa’s Operations To Be Hit By Two-Pronged Strike Action Tomorrow

Passengers traveling with German flag carrier and Star Alliance founding member Lufthansa are set to face considerable operational disruption on Thursday following the announcement of a 24-hour strike. The two-pronged…