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Generous Rex pilot bakes cookies for passengers as the airline is in administration
It’s not often that a pilot bakes cookies for the passengers, but this happened on Australia’s Rex. The…
Isn’t it nice when your status matches are approved?
Last month, I wrote how it was raining status matches that I happened to be eligible for. With…
Was the Stratocruiser Boeing’s most unsafe plane?
The Boeing 377 Stratocruiser entered service with Pan American on 1 April 1949. Innovative for its double-deck configuration,…
What’s it like plane spotting in Skiathos, Europe’s St. Maarten?
Plane spotting is a lot more fun than people give it credit for. Spending an hour or two…
2023-2024 in Canadian Aviation
2023-2024 in Canadian aviation has been an interesting time. Every major airline, flying within Canada, has made a large announcement. Each announcement has provided incredible insights on how consumers should perceive these changes and which consumers airlines are trying to attract.
Yuck! An awful omelette for breakfast on British Airways to Skiathos
After a very grey summer in 2023, I booked a week away on Skiathos in Greece for the…
Have you seen this full set of vintage Qantas seat maps from 1986?
When I was a little kid, I was mad for all things that involved planes. My father knew…
I didn’t select a seat on Ryanair and you’ll never guess where I ended up!
Irish airline Ryanair is Europe’s largest carrier by far. I almost never fly with them, but recently they…
Guide: How Many JetBlue Points Do You Need for a Flight? [2024 Update]
If you’ve accumulated JetBlue TrueBlue points, you might have started to wonder, “How many JetBlue points do I…
Ever wondered how Britain lost its commercial aviation lead to the Americans?
Following the second world war, Britain had a commanding technological lead over most of the world in aviation.…