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Chicago O'Hare Just Retook The Americas Connectivity Crown Despite Losing 300 Daily Flights
How two airlines are making Chicago one of the most-connected hubs in the world and why.
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Simple Flying Podcast Episode 307: Southwest Airlines' New Loyalty Program, Lufthansa Adds Extra Fuel On Frankfurt Flights
Join Tom & Channing for the latest aviation hot topics.
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Alaska Airlines & Hawaiian Airlines Are Taking What Passengers Eat At 35,000 Feet To The Next Level
The Alaska Air Group subsidiaries have worked with fantastic chefs to develop regionally inspired menus.
Travel Off Path
The Safest Passport-Free Tropical Island With Perfect Fall Weather, Pristine Beaches, And Cheap Direct Flights
When autumn hits and the temps drop, my urge to escape to the Caribbean becomes impossible to ignore. But finding a destination that’s safe, affordable, and easy to reach can feel like searching for a…
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300+ Engines: Major Airline Signs Huge Deal To Power Its Boeing 737 MAX Fleet
A deal with CFM International includes 100s of LEAP-1B engines and the ability to establish an MRO infrastructure in Turkey.
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American Airlines Teases New Lounges & Tech Upgrades Coming To DFW Airport
The carrier's Chief Customer Officer recently shared the latest details on the project as part of an ongoing podcast series.
One Mile at a Time
American Airlines Wants To Be “The Premier Global Airline Based In The US”
American's Chief Commercial Officer Nat Pieper keeps repeating a new goal: becoming "the premier global airline based in the US." I respect him, but the goal seems wildly unrealistic.
One Mile at a Time
Starlux Airlines Selling Miles With First-Ever Promo: Unlock First Class Awards
Starlux is running its first-ever miles sale, with 40% off COSMILE miles through November 9, 2026. At 2.4 cents each, a long haul first class award costs about $3,120.
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Why airBaltic Is Sending A 'Regional' Airbus A220 On Nearly 3,000-Mile Flights To Tenerife & Dubai
airBaltic's all-Airbus A220-300 fleet is regularly put through its paces on lengthy flights.
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What Are The Benefits Of Flying In Emirates’ Business Class?
The carrier is known for taking luxury to another level.
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Is British Airways' Airbus A380 Retrofit Is Running Behind? Inside The Cabin That Has The Most To Gain
With a massive 84-seat premium economy cabin, British Airways' new World Traveller Plus promises an amazing experience, if not further delayed.
One Mile at a Time
Singapore Airlines Operates 8-Hour Flight To Nowhere Due To Unruly Passenger
A Singapore Airlines A350 bound for Singapore turned back to San Francisco over the Pacific after an unruly passenger, then took off again that night with a fresh crew.
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Why United Airlines Pulled The Boeing 787-10 From Newark–Athens For A Veteran 777-200ER This Autumn
United is cycling through its 787-10s, 777-200ERs, and 767-400ERs on its Athens routes as the season changes and demand varies.
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How Many Miles Per Gallon Does A Boeing 757 Get?
The 757 is a unique aircraft in aviation history, one that has stood the test of time where others failed. Here is how fuel-efficient the aircraft is.
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Delta Air Lines' Next Widebody Will Carry 101 Premium Seats & Barely Any Economy
Delta Air Lines' A350-1000 will feature 101 premium seats as the airline shifts its long-haul strategy toward higher fares, suites and loyalty revenue
One Mile at a Time
Lufthansa Retires The Airbus A340-600 After 23 Years: The End Of An Era
Lufthansa will fly its last passenger Airbus A340-600 service on October 18, 2026, ending 23 years of the four-engine jet at the airline. Here's why I'll miss it.
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American Airlines Cancels 9 Boeing 777 Routes: See Affected Flights Now
A fleet reshuffle has shifted long-haul 777-200ER services to Dreamliners and narrowbodies across major hubs.
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Boeing 777X Cabin Design Choices That Will Redefine Widebody Interior
The 777X brings unique cabin architecture, larger windows, and more.
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Why United Airlines Is Returning To A Hub It Walked Away From 12 Years Ago
United Airlines is expanding in Cleveland with new Las Vegas and Miami flights, but its return signals a new strategy, not a restored hub.
One Mile at a Time
Southwest Rapid Rewards Overhaul: New Elite Tiers, Companion Pass Changes, Partner Awards, & More
Southwest is overhauling Rapid Rewards in 2027, with three new elite tiers, Companion Pass bundled into Platinum, credit card spending counting toward status, and new partner airline options.
