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INFORMATIONAL Aug 22, 2024 The Top 5 Largest Boeing Fleets in the World The aviation industry is heavily dominated by two major players: Airbus and Boeing. While the latter's dominance has largely lagged behind the former, Boeing aircraft continue to comprise a large majority of airline fleets. Today, we will analyze the five airlines with the largest Boeing fleets. This list will change over the years as some carriers have hundreds of Boeing jets on order. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 20, 2024 American vs. United vs. Delta: Which U.S. Airline Has the Best First Class Flying domestically in the U.S. can be a hot topic, especially given that U.S. carriers' service standard lags behind other airlines worldwide. However, flying in a premium class on your next domestic flight might not be a bad idea. Today, we will compare the First Class experiences among the "Big Three" U.S. legacy carriers: American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and United Airlines. Read More →
NEWS Aug 15, 2024 How to Avoid the Middle Seat With a Little Help From United Airlines Thanks to United Airlines' new feature in their mobile app, travelers can choose their preferred seating location. Avoiding the middle seat is now a possibility. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 08, 2024 How to Fly Standby: Tips To Ensure You Secure a Seat Article covering what is standby flying. Also covered is how to maximize your chance of getting a seat on a standby flight. Read More →
NEWS Jul 16, 2024 United Airlines Puts NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis in Handcuffs; Davis in Shock NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Davis was detained this past weekend on a United Airlines flight, in what Davis has called a "traumatizing" event for him and his family. Let's examine what happened. Read More →
NEWS Jul 16, 2024 The Newest Trump Aircraft: Vice President Nominee JD Vance's Private Boeing 737-800 Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has unveiled his newest aircraft for running mate and Ohio senator, JD Vance. The 22-year-old Boeing 737-800 was seen spotting a Trump Vance decal and will be used during campaign trips this election season. Read More →
NEWS Jun 09, 2024 United Airlines Starts Serving Personalized Ads to Passenger Seat-Back Entertainment Devices United Airlines announced the launch of Kinective Media by United Airlines that will bring personalized advertisements to passenger's inflight entertainment screens. United will begin to use demographic information, such as hometowns, flight information, and age to create aggregated and anonymized audience segments who will receive ads that are more personalized to their backgrounds. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL May 17, 2024 Is Sustainable Aviation Fuel a Viable Option to Replace Jet Fuel? With recent achievements in the airline industry with flights powered by 100% SAF, the question needs to be raised. Are SAF fuels a viable alternative to fossil fuels in the airline industry? Or do we need to keep searching for other alternatives? Read More →
NEWS May 11, 2024 SAF Powered Test Flight Shows Reduction in Carbon Emissions Virgin 100 was the first ever flight to cross the Atlantic Ocean on 100% sustainable aviation fuels. After a year of planning between numerous companies, regulatory approval for the unique blend of SAF used, and six months of data analysis after the flight, Virgin Atlantic has released results showing a major reduction in carbon emissions. Read More →
STORIES May 01, 2024 Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead After Testifying Against Company A Boeing whistleblower was found dead in an apparent suicide in a parking lot in South Carolina. The whistleblower, John Barnett, was in an ongoing legal case against Boeing for a 2017 complaint against the aerospace giant. Read More →