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Davis Turner Planespotter and aviation journalist from the San Francisco Bay Area. Davis has previously worked on business plan research with StartupBoeing and historical analysis with Ricondo and Associates. Davis will be a freshman in college this fall, based in Chicago.
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INFORMATIONAL Sep 27, 2023 Understanding IATA Codes: Why do Airports Have Three-Letter Codes? Have you tried booking a flight, but destinations are only listed as three-lettered codes like JFK, CDG, OR LAX? Have you ever heard someone tell you they are flying to SFO airport but didn't know what they meant? Well, this article will answer the burning question for you! Read More →
NEWS Sep 16, 2023 Why is Oakland Airport Facing Problems? Speculation is looming over whether Oakland Airport will rename itself over a lack of global image. Furthermore, there are rumors that Southwest will leave the airport completely for unnamed reasons. Does the airport really have a problem? Read More →
NEWS Sep 14, 2023 United Opens Largest Airport Lounge in the United States, and United's Largest Lounge in the World United now claims the largest airport lounge in the United States when their Concourse B United Club opened its doors to passengers yesterday. The lounge features three stories and 600 seats, alongside local artwork, food, and drink. Read More →
NEWS Aug 28, 2023 FAA Commits $121 Million to Fund Airport Safety The FAA has announced a new round of funding—$121 million—to improve domestic airport safety. The announcement comes on the heels of a scathing NYT report of domestic airspace safety where the FAA was criticized for how they have handled the recent rise in runway incursions. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Aug 24, 2023 How to Start an Airline: A Quick-Reference Guide Have you ever thought of starting your own airline? This article explains the steps necessary to starting an airline, from idea to first flight. Hopefully this quick-reference guide can get you started! Read More →
NEWS Aug 17, 2023 LATAM Pilot Dies Mid-Flight A LATAM Airlines pilot suffered a medical emergency mid-flight between Miami and Santiago, forcing a diversion to Panama City. Unfortunately, the pilot passed away following the emergency landing. Read More →
NEWS Aug 10, 2023 WestJet Poised to Become the Most Popular Airline Along the Canada-Mexico Corridor WestJet is launching new routes and adding service between Vancouver and various Mexican vacation destinations. The airline is posed to become the most popular airline along the corridor with more service than any other Canadian airline. Read More →
NEWS Jul 26, 2023 EAA Oshkosh AirVenture Day 2 Wows the Crowd From the excitement of Delta’s A350 to the Growler Demo Team performing an amazing show, Day 2 of Oshkosh 2023 was filled with action and entertainment. Read More →
ROUTES Jul 21, 2023 Flying Nonstop Between Doha and Japan Just Got Easier Japan Airlines announced new service to Doha from Tokyo Haneda International Airport. The service will operate daily on a 787-9, and will strengthen the Oneworld partnership between Qatar Airways and JAL. Read More →
INFORMATIONAL Jul 14, 2023 Ever Been Bumped Off an Oversold Flight? Here's Why and What You Can Do About It Airlines oversell flights all the time, but will you be affected? What drives airlines to sell more seats than offered on a plane? Know your rights, the compensation you are entitled to, and more in this one-stop guide. Read More →