Sadly, this year I didn't make an appearance on Forbes's billionaire list, and my aspirations to see the world from my private jet have not yet materialized. This means I will likely be stuck in the economy section for another year! Like me, many people can't afford the luxury of a private jet. But, believe it or not, there is a next-best thing (not that I can afford it either way). Let's delve into the world's most expensive commercial airline tickets ..read more

Airlines often struggle due to shifts in fuel prices, passenger demand, or other factors and, as a result, return extremely low-profit margins. Carriers are increasingly looking to reduce costs, and one way to do that is by leasing jets rather than purchasing them in full from manufacturers ..read more

A passenger who flew on an American Airlines flight in February has accused one of the flight attendants onboard of discrimination after being reprimanded for using the first class lavatory. The traveler, identified as a black woman, had a seat in the first class cabin, but was allegedly told to use the lavatories in the main cabin ..read more

Japan Airlines Flight 11 was scheduled to depart from Dallas Fort Worth Airport in Texas on April 24th after a 49-year-old captain engaged in disruptive behavior while drunk at his hotel in the US city and received a warning from local police. Kyodo first reported this incident on April 27th. Unable to find a replacement crew, the Japanese flag carrier was forced to cancel the flight and had all 157 passengers booked on alternate flights to their final destinations ..read more

Airline-co-branded credit cards are undoubtedly unique and offer loyal fliers the ability to accrue reward points or award miles without ever setting foot onboard an aircraft. These cards allow carriers to strongly incentivize passengers to fly their airline and generate revenue through annual fees, some of which range into the hundreds of dollars for the most premium offerings ..read more

AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) aircraft are extremely rare, expensive, and valuable. They are the eyes and ears of the battlefield, operating far behind the lines, out of reach of the enemy, where they create a picture of the battlefield.The information gathered by these spy planes is invaluable to increasing the effectiveness of other aspects of a country's military, such as its fighter jets. Losing even just one AWACS can be painful. Russia has lost over 100 fixed-wing aircraft in this war so far, but how many valuable AWACS planes has Russia lost ..read more

Founded in 1948, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) operates as the aerial and defense warfare branch of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The agency has operated a wide range of combat aircraft since its inception. Simple Flying compiled a list of the top five historical and current fighters operated by the IAF based on information from the Israeli Air Force (IAF ..read more

When it comes to crossing the Atlantic, many of us will immediately think of flying on the more popular routes like New York to London or Miami to Paris. However, a growing list of more peculiar routes don't travel to the more popular hub cities. Simple Flying decided to sit down and look at some unique routes that connect the United States to Europe ..read more

ITA Airways is gearing up to launch its Rome Fiumicino Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport flight slated to begin on May 10. The service is a testament to the airlines growing focus on North America. It marks its first direct entry route into Canada and follows its recent Chicago service launch ..read more

Considering how loud and busy airports can get, visiting an airport lounge can help you relax before your flight and significantly improve your overall travel experience. Miami International Airport (MIA), a major international gateway, is home to several lounges ready to welcome both domestic and international passengers. While lounge access is usually complimentary for premium passengers, there are also several ways you can get it when flying in economy class, which we will explore in this article ..read more