Does anyone remember the pioneering Consolidated Commodore flying boat?
The Consolidated Commodore flying boat, powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Hornet piston engines, first took…
Which airlines are planning to use the Airbus A380 when travel returns?
The Airbus A380 is an amazing aircraft from a passenger point of view. It’s quiet, spacious and usually…
Do you know Ireland has two ghost airports, built and never used?
Airports are expensive facilities, so it’s very uncommon for them to be built and then never used. These…
Aer Lingus Regional adds routes from Ireland to Cardiff
Aer Lingus Regional is adding new routes for the summer, another indication of travel beginning to open up.…
British Airways ditch the Elemis spa – and here’s why I don’t care!
One feature of the British Airways ground product was the Elemis spa. Passengers flying first class or Club…
Do you know ANA is introducing biodegradable meal trays?
When you think about it, quite a lot of meal trays are discarded when flying. With so many…
Have you seen the awesome 1970s Qantas Boeing 747 Captain Cook lounge?
Australia’s Qantas celebrated their centenary in 2020, which has to be some of the worst luck ever. For…
Does anyone remember the Ilyushin IL-14?
The Ilyushin IL-14 was developed as a replacement for the Lisunov Li-2 (the Soviet licence built version of…
Explosive Decompression! A survivor’s account of United Airlines 811
On 24 February 1989, United Airlines flight 811 was flying the Honolulu to Auckland sector of a service…
With travel re-starting, I’m waiting on an upgrade offer from Finnair
I like it when airlines offer you the chance to upgrade with cash in Manage Booking. It’s something…