STORIESJan 02, 20262025: Aviation Deaths are Down 27.3%, But Things Didn't Feel SaferAt first glance, the numbers for the year just passed are a triumph of engineering and oversight: total recorded incidents dropped by nearly 10%, and fatal accidents decreased by over 11%. However, beneath these encouraging drops in the death toll lies a statistic that should give every regulator pause: injuries are up.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSDec 25, 2025Ghost Networks: The Rise, Fall, and Revival of Fifth-Freedom FlightsFifth-freedom flights — routes where an airline flies between two countries outside its home base — have always lived in aviation's twilight zone. We chart their rise, their near-disappearance, and the surprising markets where they still thrive today. Then we take you on board a special Seoul-Tokyo fifth-freedom flight to show how the experience stacks up against a typical regional carrier.Read More →
NEWSDec 15, 2025NTSB: Maintenance Error Led to Citation CJ4 Gear Collapse in Baton RougeNTSB has determined that improper installation of a critical landing gear component caused a Cessna Citation CJ4's right main landing gear to collapse during landing rollout in September 2025Read More →
STORIESJun 21, 2024I Flew Around the World. Here's How it Went.Recently, I flew around the globe, with a trip to Southeast Asia in the mix as well. Some general outtakes from my adventure were positive, as the budget airlines in Asia blew my expectations. Read More →
TRIP REPORTSMar 16, 2024My Experience on America’s Worst-Rated Airline: Is Spirit Really That Bad? In early May, our writer Adam Schupak had the opportunity to fly Spirit Airlines between Newark (EWR) and Charleston (CHS). Considering all of the recent changes occurring within the airline, such as new cabins and policies onboard, he was curious whether or not the airline deserves the bad rap that people usually give it. Read More →
TRIP REPORTSOct 31, 2023Tailwind Air: The Fastest Way Between NYC and Boston?Travelling between New York City and Boston is often a hassle for travelers looking to save time. Flying, driving, and taking the train all take over three hours to traverse the 200 miles between the two Northeastern Cities. One airline, Tailwind Air, claims to have a solution to this problem. Is the airline really the fastest way to travel between New York and Boston?Read More →
NEWSApr 24, 2023Alaska Airlines Posts Q1 Loss to Start the YearAlaska is the latest airline to publish its quarterly financial report, and like many airlines in the U.S., is not particularly great. Many variable costs rose by large margins, but the airline remains optimistic about the rest of the year.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSFeb 02, 2023Trip Report: The Breeze Airways Experience in CaliforniaI had the chance to fly Breeze Airways on one of their new intra-California routes. Read the review to find out what one of America's newest airlines is like.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSNov 13, 2022Trip Report: Atlanta to London on Virgin Atlantic's A350Last summer I had the chance to check out Virgin Atlantic's A350-1000 from Atlanta to London, and this is a brief summary of what was a very enjoyable experience.Read More →
TRIP REPORTSSep 01, 2022Flying on SWISS From Geneva to New York In July, Adam traveled on SWISS International Airlines from Geneva (GVA) to New York (JFK). Here is a report on the complete experience.Read More →
