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Yes, it was a quick u-turn compared to my trip report on the flight up to Oakland. Open seating worked great for us then, but it was a different story on the return. In reality, I’m pretty happy to see assigned seating come to the airline. The morning of our return started very early. We...
IATA released data for September 2025 global passenger demand showing continued growth despite the severe constraints of unresolved supply chain issues.
JFK will unveil the first stage of a new Terminal 6 in the first half of 2026. We walk you through what passengers can expect out of the new facility.
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You might not have seen it since Alaska delayed its press release after last week’s tech problems, but Alaska has put out its big domestic plans for summer of 2026 and beyond. There is a whole lot of growth in both Portland and San Diego, and that has to come from somewhere. Los Angeles and...
Jon and Brian went to the Wings Club Annual Awards Gala, and while they were there, they sat down with Emirates’s President Sir Tim Clark, the man who built that airline into what it is today. Have a listen to their interview. Southwest, Alaska Earn Q3 Profits It turns out the sky is not falling...
IATA welcomes the UK Government’s renewed commitment to unlocking economic growth, enhancing global connectivity, and supporting trade and tourism by expanding Heathrow Airport, the country’s primary hub.
Building anything related to an airport in the US is nearly impossible. If you’re lucky, it will take years and cost an absurd amount of money. After a long, long road, it seems that Seattle/Tacoma (SEA) has now passed one of the big remaining hurdles standing in the way of its next phase of growth....
If you happen to be traveling to or from Los Angeles (LAX) on American, JetBlue or Spirit in the near future, get ready for something different. LAX will be shutting down Terminal 5 to knock it down and rebuild the thing, and that means temporary relocations are required. The fact that LAX can actually shut...
By Mark Kolesar, EAA Lifetime 294238 The Flying Cloud Airport located in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, was the site of the 2025 Girls in Aviation Day on September 20, 2025. Three local EAA chapters’ members — South St. Paul Chapter 1229’s Bill Steier, Julie Steier, and Serena Townsend; Lakeville Chapter 25’s Kris Olson and Mark Kolesar; […] The post Minnesota EAA Chapters 25, 54, and 1229 in Action first appeared on Hangar Flying.
On October 20, 2025, a Boeing 747-400 freighter operated by ACT Airlines on behalf of Emirates crashed into the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). The Boeing 747-400F, registered TC-ACF, was operating flight EK9788 from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) to Hong Kong, with four crew members onboard. The aircraft departed Dubai on the evening of October 19 and was due to arrive in Hong Kong early the next morning. At […] The post AC
Originair commenced operating flights between Blenheim and Christchurch on the 19th of October 2025. The first flights, OGN 109 from Blenheim to Christchurch and the return OGN 110 from Christchurch to Blenheim were operated in British Aerospace Jetstream 32 ZK-JSK.At present 9 flights per week are being offered... Originair's BAe Jetstream 32 ZK-JSK on the gate on Christchurch
United Boasts Strong Summer Earnings United Airlines is next up for Q3 reporting, and the carrier posted higher-than-expected earnings for the summer despite revenue totals that missed Wall Street estimates. UA’s net profit for the quarter was nearly $949 million, a 1.7% drop from Q3 a year ago. Its gross revenue was up nearly 3%...
Departing New Zealand today on export is Piper PA31-350 Navajo Chieftain ZK-VIP (c/n 31-7405482).The 1974 model Chieftain was placed on the New Zealand register on the 15th of March 1993 first being used by VIP Air Charter Ltd out of Hamilton. In 1997 it was used on a short-lived air service between Hamilton and Gisborne air service under the name of Te Kaahu Airlines... see https://
IATA in collaboration with Oliver Wyman today launched a joint study, Reviving the Commercial Aircraft Supply Chain.
British Airways has unveiled new lounges in Miami and Dubai as part of its £7 billion transformation, marking a shift toward a more modern, expressive travel experience. These lounges blend local influences with British sensibility, offering a comfortable and vibrant atmosphere. However, a disconnect remains between the lounges and the airline's onboard aesthetic.
Over the last few years, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has invited some local AvGeeks, who love sharing their airline passion online, to a special gathering. We all meet up airside and get a rundown of the day, go through security, then pile into a few vans and head out to the airfield, all under escort from airport ops. That part alone is pretty entertaining and fun, but it gets better from there.
The DesignAir Awards 2025 are now open for public voting in multiple categories, including Best Design Airline by region. Participants can vote until November 10th. Airlines are evaluated based on design aspects enhancing passenger experience rather than service metrics. Winners will be revealed in December 2025. Vote now!
IATA will hold the joint World Financial Symposium (WFS) and World Passenger Symposium (WPS) on 5–6 November 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye, hosted by Turkish Airlines.
IATA released data for August 2025 global passenger demand showing planes were operating with more seats filled than ever with a record load factor.