Does anyone remember the ultra-unique and rare Canadair CL-44?
The Canadair CL-44 was a Canadian built aircraft that was based on the Bristol Britannia. It was lengthened…
How do you select seats on Alaska Airlines flights booked through British Airways?
When it comes time to select seats on a flight, it is usually quite a painless process. You…
Things are getting back to normal – I scored a stunning business class flight deal!
I’m always envious of people who can take advantage of fantastic flight deals. There have been some in…
Do you know the famous Kai Tak airport checkerboard in Hong Kong has been restored?
One of the most demanding places to land in the past was Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Airport. Arriving…
How does the Aer Lingus AerClub eStore actually work?
Members of the Aer Lingus frequent flyer programme can collect Avios on everyday purchases through the AerClub eStore.…
Wow! Amazing film of a Loftleiðir Icelandic flight to New York in 1966
While researching a future article, I came across a wonderful time capsule of a film which is worth…
Which was the first aircraft to have enclosed overhead bins in the cabin?
It is surprising that the advent of enclosed overhead bins took so long to catch on. The reality…
Do you know you can fly a Boeing 737 flight simulator in Dublin?
Opportunities to fly a plane for a non-pilot are few and far between. A flight simulator is not…
Would you take a slower flight to save money and the environment?
While it appears counterintuitive, it is well known in aviation that if you fly slower, you can generally…
Guess who has been writing about aviation and travel for five years today?
Wow, look at that, five years since I debuted here with a little article on my top 5…