Qantas to start Brisbane to Chicago and San Francisco
Australia’s Qantas is entering a joint venture with American Airlines which is now pending final approval. Due to…
Does anyone remember the baby Jumbo, the Boeing 747SP?
The Boeing 747SP is the baby of the family, being 14.75 metres shorter than the standard version of…
There’s one good reason to wear shoes to the toilet on a flight
Nothing is more relaxing on a long flight than taking off your footwear. You don’t need to wear…
Japan Airlines takes delivery of their very first Airbus aircraft
You wouldn’t believe it, but Japan Airlines is taking delivery of their very first Airbus. Since the airline…
Fiction versus reality with Aer Lingus AerClub Avios points
Airlines are usually pretty good at telling you how many points you will be awarded per flight. Some…
Here’s something you don’t see every day… a Boeing 747 in the sea!
Doesn’t this Boeing 747 in the sea remind you of something? Could it be a still photo from…
At these airports, leave your liquids and laptops in your carry-on
Airport security is perhaps the most painful part of the whole flying experience. Passengers have to remove liquids…
Does anyone remember the Dutch Fokker F28 Fellowship?
The Fokker F28 Fellowship was a Dutch built short haul aircraft which first flew on 9 May 1967.…
Should you pay for seats on a flight or wait until check-in?
Since airlines are trying to maximise their revenue, it is common to pay for seats these days. In…
American Airlines and Qantas joint venture promises new routes
American Airlines and Qantas have tentatively had their transpacific joint venture approved. It is expected that there will…