Robin Day explains his design philosophy behind the BOAC Vickers Super VC10 cabin
It is well known that passengers loved flying on the Vickers VC10, with some choosing it over the…
Have you seen this great picture of the first Boeing 747 to land in Sydney?
Australian people are very cognizant of aviation, because it is really the only way to get out of…
How long you should you leave for a connecting flight?
When you have multiple flights on an itinerary, it is always a game of roulette. If the connecting…
Have you heard JetBlue has announced services to Ireland?
One of the nicest airlines in the United States has announced services to Ireland. This is an expansion…
Does anyone remember the French Bloch MB.220?
The Bloch MB.220 was a twin engine airliner that first flew on 11 June 1936 from Villacoublay, just…
Review: The glorious Finnair Platinum Wing at Helsinki Airport
Everybody should go to HEL. As Mr. Mackie says in South Park, “You go to HEL and you…
Why are hotel stays marketed as treats when you never sleep well in one?
You’ve seen the advertising, with the happy couple in flowing comfortable clothes, sipping champagne in front of a…
What did Air Florida and Iraqi Airways have in common?
Air Florida and Iraqi Airways are two airlines you would never usually put into the same sentence. One…
What is the fastest way to earn Aer Lingus Avios?
Frequent flyer programmes usually have various ways of earning points. The fastest way is sometimes not one you…
Do people over 70 really get Fast Track at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport?
I was reading a weekly newspaper column (Traveller Letters) recently and someone wrote in with some interesting news.…