Almost all large airlines, especially full-service network carriers like Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and United Airlines, have placed heavy emphasis on creating extensive customer-focused loyalty programs to keep travelers coming back. A vital element of these loyalty programs is cobranded airline credit cards, which allow customers to earn loyalty points and other miles on everyday purchases ..read more

With Formula 1 being the epitome of luxury, you can only assume that private jet usage is rampant within the sport, with drivers, executives, and sponsors flying out to races with private aircraft. Some drivers own their private jets, while others utilize aircraft provided by the teams, which includes partnerships with charter companies ..read more

The Cirrus Vision Jet is a business aircraft that a single pilot can fly with up to six other individuals onboard. The plane can go without refueling up to 1,275 nautical miles but, more realistically, 950 nautical miles cruising at 310 knots. According to the manufacturer, the private jet has a fuselage made out of carbon fiber composites, the same material used on the commercial Airbus A350 aircraft. The most crucial advantage of carbon fiber is its weight. It is considerably lighter than aluminum alloy, allowing for savings in terms of fuel, as less power is needed to keep the aircraft in t ..read more

Due to the dynamic nature and relative newness of human flight, one of the somber truths of aviation safety is that it often takes a crash or tragic event for officials to identify and act on various forms of danger ..read more

The Airbus A330 is a twin-engined, twin-aisle, long-haul aircraft. It entered service in 1994 with a French carrier, which we will mention later in this article, and today, it is a workhorse of commercial aviation. Air France, Virgin Atlantic, Korean Air, and Delta Air Lines are among the carriers to operate it on numerous daily rotations. If you have flown domestically in Asia or internationally on every continent, you may have already flown on the type. Let's trace its history and examine some of its unique former operators ..read more

After hours of intense restoration, a Qantas Boeing 707-100 with serial number 17696 departed from London’s Southend Airport (SEN) on December 8th, 2006. It was destined for its final long-haul journey as it made its way to the Qantas Founders Outback Museum in Longreach, Queensland, inland 732 miles (1,179 kilometers) northwest of Brisbane ..read more

ITA Airways, Italy's flag carrier, continues asserting its presence in the global aviation market with its long-haul routes. Following in the footsteps of the former national airline Alitalia, ITA Airways aims to keep Italy connected without enduring its predecessor's struggles ..read more

Just in time for the busy corporate travel season, the Etihad Airways Airbus A380 has touched back down in New York City at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK). The aircraft, which had previously been nearly forced into retirement, will now be deployed throughout the summer on the airline's route between New York and its hub at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH ..read more

One fateful night on 24 February 2022, peace in Eastern Europe was shattered as Russia launched its Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine. The Western world was quick to rally behind Ukraine and moved to impose many crippling sanctions on the Russian industry and other sectors. Russian aircraft were soon banned from European, American, and other skies, but other countries like Turkey remained a lifeline and transit hub for Russians seeking to travel outside of Russia. In the course of the conflict, Turkey has militarily aided Ukraine while continuing to welcome millions of Russian tourists. However ..read more

By some measures, the British Empire was the largest empire in human history. This, naturally, came with a suite of logistical challenges. Britain's reach spanned every continent in both hemispheres, and uniting these far-flung lands was always a priority ..read more