Technical Malfunction Forces Delta Air Lines Airbus A321 Return To Atlanta After 15 Minutes

A Delta Air Lines Airbus A321 returned to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) on Thursday after a technical malfunction developed shortly after takeoff, forcing the crew to declare an emergency.…

6 Of The Most Comfortable Premium Economy Seats You Can Book Today

The popularity of premium economy has boomed in recent years. The product often bridges the gap perfectly between economy class and business class. Premium economy has been a hit with…

I paid $3 for the best eclipse view on Earth — from a plane

At the start of this week, I had no intention of trying to see the solar eclipse. London, my home of almost 20 years, was set to experience more than…

Embraer’s KC-390 Has Now Won Orders From 5 NATO Air Forces As A C-130 Replacement — But The USAF Still Won’t Touch It

Embraer’s KC-390 Millennium has debuted to a resoundingly successful reception from many air forces around the world. A number of operators in Europe have jumped at the compact airlifter with…

Is It True That Long-Haul Pursers Earn Nearly As Much As Some Regional Airline Captains?

Pilots and flight attendants are the two types of crew members that you’ll see working a commercial flight, with each serving a vital safety role. However, pilots receive far higher…

Why Alaska Airlines Picked A 25-Year-Old Boeing Design To Replace Hawaiian’s 717 Fleet

Alaska Airlines announced on July 21 that Hawaiian Airlines’ 19 Boeing 717s will be replaced by Hawaiian-branded Boeing 737-800s on Neighbor Island inter-island routes starting in 2028. The 717 fleet,…

How One Of The World’s Largest Widebodies Is Actually The Cheapest To Fly In America

Inside the financial reporting of major US airlines, quarterly filings with the US Department Of Transportation (DOT) have begun to reveal a surprising operational truth. Order-book announcements at international airshows…

Possible Agreement? easyJet & Air France-KLM Tie-Up Speculated Following Apollo Takeover

easyJet could be heading toward a much closer relationship with one of Europe’s biggest airline groups. The low-cost carrier is reportedly evaluating a commercial agreement with Air France-KLM, potentially involving…

Why Airbus Is Beating Boeing On Deliveries In 2026 & What It Means

For decades, Airbus and Boeing have dominated the commercial aircraft market. Today, their narrowbody and widebody families form the backbone of airline fleets around the world. Both manufacturers continue to…

American Airlines Rejigs Management Lineup To Improve Performance Against Competitors

American Airlines is reshuffling its senior management team as CEO Robert Isom faces growing pressure to close the performance gap with Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. The changes add…