Flybe to rebrand as Virgin Atlantic in takeover with Stobart Air
The UK’s largest regional airline Flybe is going to rebrand as Virgin Atlantic. Having struggled in recent times,…
Does anyone remember Tupolev Tu-114, the fastest turboprop?
The Tupolev Tu-114 was a long-range turboprop airliner produced in the Soviet Union. First flying on 15 November…
Hi Fly operate the world’s first plastic free flight
Portuguese wet lease specialist Hi Fly has operated the world’s first single use plastic free flight. With the…
Have you seen pictures of the new LATAM cabin interiors?
South American airline LATAM has unveiled new cabin interiors. These will roll out across the entire fleet over…
Do you know you can fly a real airline flight simulator?
Pilots around the world use a flight simulator for training purposes. The simulator allows extensive practice of handling…
British Airways to introduce new World Traveller Plus seat
Update 2 January 19:15: A reader has pointed out the online press release has been amended. Originally, the…
What are your biggest pet peeves with hotels?
Hotels have a number of quirks that manifest themselves as pet peeves for regular travellers. Many of them…
Flight Detective’s Top 10 Posts of 2018
Once again, it’s been another year of over 300 posts, so I figured it was time to delve…
Does anyone remember the Douglas DC-9?
The Douglas DC-9 was the second jet aircraft produced at Douglas Aircraft in Long Beach, California and first…
Which six airline events are the ones to watch in 2019?
Several airline events are coming up in 2019 which I am following with interest. All of them are…