Does anyone remember the Avro York?
The Avro York, designated the Type 685, was a transport aircraft developed in England during World War II.…
Check out these vintage candid inflight 707, DC-8, VC10 and Comet 4 cabin photos
When it comes to aircraft cabin pictures from the jet set era, there are plenty around. Marketing departments…
What are some unusual nicknames for airline liveries?
There are some interesting nicknames in aviation circles for select airline liveries. These are generally not sanctioned by…
Which airlines offer signature cocktails on board?
I really quite like cocktails, for a variety of reasons. When well done they are gorgeously tasty, plus…
Ireland increases fine for non-essential travel and no travel for 2021
The Irish Government recently brought in an on the spot fine of €500 (£435, US$605, AU$780) for people…
Does anyone remember the sleek, successful Hawker Siddeley HS 748?
The Hawker Siddeley HS 748 is a short range turboprop powered by a pair of Rolls-Royce Dart engines.…
Review: Qatar Airways 787 Dreamliner business class Doha to Dublin
After flying from Sydney to Doha in Qatar Airways’ Qsuites, I arrived at Hamad International Airport. My first…
Has anyone made speculative flight bookings for 2021?
What with the current carnage around border restrictions, PCR tests and hotel quarantine, you are probably not booking…
JetBlue’s transatlantic Mint product is hardly a game changer, but here’s what will be
With much fanfare, New York based airline JetBlue unveiled its new transatlantic Mint business class seating on 1…
Pilots, is it time to change the sexist NOTAM to something else?
The aviation industry is quite good at keeping terms non-gender specific. For example, steward and stewardess have become…