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New FAA Regulations Could Make Learning to Fly Easier and More Flexible The Federal Aviation Administration has just rolled out the most significant overhaul of light-sport aircraft regulations since the category was created in 2004. Known as the Modernization of Special…

New FAA Regulations Could Make Learning to Fly Easier and More Flexible

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Is Basic Economy Worth It? In the last decade, most major U.S. airlines have introduced “Basic Economy” fares, a stripped-down ticket class aimed at price-sensitive travelers. At first glance, the appeal is obvious: get from…

Is Basic Economy Worth It?

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Airport Slots Explained: Why Access to Heathrow Is Worth Millions In the high-stakes world of commercial aviation, gaining access to a busy airport is more than just filing a flight plan — it often requires securing a coveted airport slot. At some of the world's…

Airport Slots Explained: Why Access to Heathrow Is Worth Millions

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Delta Pilot Calls ATC an "Idiot" in Heated Exchange at LaGuardia One of the most notorious airports for long taxi times is New York's LaGuardia Airport. During times of bad weather, taxi times can easily be over two hours, approaching the Department of…

Delta Pilot Calls ATC an "Idiot" in Heated Exchange at LaGuardia

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Turbulence 101: What Every Passenger Should Know Turbulence is one of the most misunderstood aspects of flying, often causing anxiety for passengers despite being a routine part of air travel. While it can be uncomfortable, turbulence rarely poses…

Turbulence 101: What Every Passenger Should Know

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Alpha to Zulu: How Aviation Stays Clear and Safe Through Standardized Speech In the fast-paced, high-stakes world of aviation, clear communication isn’t just important—it’s essential. Pilots, air traffic controllers, ground crews, and dispatchers often work in noisy…

Alpha to Zulu: How Aviation Stays Clear and Safe Through Standardized Speech

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Why Carrying Luggage During an Aircraft Evacuation Is Dangerous and Selfish The golden rule in an aircraft evacuation is simple: leave everything behind and get out as fast as possible. And yet, despite years of public service announcements, in-flight safety briefings, and…

Why Carrying Luggage During an Aircraft Evacuation Is Dangerous and Selfish

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Review: Seattle Delta Sky Club (Concourse A Near Gate 11) Seattle has gotten a much-needed second Delta lounge, while the primary lounge is large, it's very inconvenient for those who have flights at the end of Concourse A. Additionally the Centurion lounge…

Review: Seattle Delta Sky Club (Concourse A Near Gate 11)

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Why I Don’t Travel to the Northeast During the Summer (And Why You Shouldn't Either)

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Review: The Wildbirch Hotel (Anchorage, Alaska) Alaska, The Last Frontier, it's a place of expansive wonder and adventure. It's also a great place to explore during the summer months, because I'm not the biggest fan of snow. I recently had the chan...

Review: The Wildbirch Hotel (Anchorage, Alaska)

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Closing Airports to Diversions!? FAA Says Enough is Enough In recent years, a troubling trend has taken root in the aviation world: airports issuing NOTAMs (Notices to Air Missions) that effectively close their facilities to diversion traffic. Often cloaked…

Closing Airports to Diversions!? FAA Says Enough is Enough

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What Makes an Airport an International Airport? When people hear the term “international airport,” they often imagine sprawling terminals, passport control lines, and flights to faraway places. But what actually qualifies an airport as…

What Makes an Airport an International Airport?

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Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Appears to Copy American Airlines CEO Robert Isom's Crash Response Video Word for Word In the wake of a recent crash involving an Air India Boeing 787, many were looking to the airline’s leadership for reassurance, transparency, and a sense of responsibility. Instead, what they…

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Appears to Copy American Airlines CEO Robert Isom's Crash Response Video Word for Word

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Born at 35,000 Feet: What Happens When a Baby Is Born on an Airplane? In the realm of aviation, there are few events more dramatic and rare than the birth of a baby mid-flight. While it's not an everyday occurrence, babies are occasionally born on airplanes. When it…

Born at 35,000 Feet: What Happens When a Baby Is Born on an Airplane?

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Why Do Airports Look Like Shopping Malls? Step into almost any major airport today, and you’re immediately greeted by something that feels oddly familiar—but not particularly aviation-related. Rows of luxury brand stores, restaurants, coffee…

Why Do Airports Look Like Shopping Malls?

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Why Scoring a Complimentary Upgrade on a Flight Feels Almost Impossible These Days For many frequent flyers, the dream of being whisked into first class without paying a premium has a certain mystique. The complimentary upgrade — that golden ticket to better seats, real glassware,...

Why Scoring a Complimentary Upgrade on a Flight Feels Almost Impossible These Days

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Unwanted Passengers: Why Rats on Planes Matter More Than You Think When we think of threats to aviation, our minds usually jump to engine failures, weather disruptions, or even cybersecurity breaches. But one of the most overlooked — and surprisingly serious — threats...

Unwanted Passengers: Why Rats on Planes Matter More Than You Think

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Should You Buy Travel Insurance for Your Next Flight? When planning a trip, whether it's a quick domestic hop or a long-haul international flight, one question that often comes up is: Should I buy travel insurance? For many travelers, it's a box to tick...

Should You Buy Travel Insurance for Your Next Flight?

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Contrails form when the upper air altitude (25,000ft and highter) is very cold (below -40C) for the hot exaust of an airplane engine condenses quickly and turns to ice crystals. There's also a certain level of humitiy involved that makes them easier to form.

Why I Can’t Watch Aviation Movies Anymore (And Maybe You Shouldn’t Either) As someone who lives and breathes aviation, you’d think I’d be first in line for every new movie or show that features airplanes, air traffic controllers, or pilots saving the day in a storm. You’d...

Why I Can’t Watch Aviation Movies Anymore (And Maybe You Shouldn’t Either)

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Strange Airport Name Origins Explained If you've ever booked a flight and found yourself squinting at your itinerary wondering what ORD or MCO actually stand for, you're not alone. Aviation is full of curious quirks and acronyms, and some...

Strange Airport Name Origins Explained

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Are Airline Seats Too Small? Should They Get Bigger? In the modern age of air travel, few things spark as much collective frustration as cramped airline seats. As airlines compete to maximize profits and passenger numbers, the average economy seat has shrunk...

Are Airline Seats Too Small? Should They Get Bigger?

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FAA to Place Crying Kids on No-Fly List In a shocking and unprecedented move, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced a new regulation that will classify "excessively loud children" as a flight risk, adding them to the No-Fly...

FAA to Place Crying Kids on No-Fly List

Is the Media Sensationalizing Aviation Too Much? Recent high-profile aviation incidents have once again thrust air travel into the media spotlight. While aviation safety remains an ever-important topic, the way news outlets cover incidents—both…

Is the Media Sensationalizing Aviation Too Much?

Southwest Airlines Has Lost Its Charm Southwest Airlines has long been known for its unique charm in the world of aviation. The airline’s reputation for affordable fares, a relaxed atmosphere, and its famous “bags fly free” policy made…

Southwest Airlines Has Lost Its Charm

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on DCA Midair Collision, Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the tragic midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on January 29, 2025. The…

NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on DCA Midair Collision, Issues Urgent Safety Recommendations

Seat Stealers: The Worst Offenders in Air Travel Flying can be an exhausting and stressful experience, but there is one type of passenger who makes it infinitely worse: the seat stealer. These inconsiderate travelers take it upon themselves to…

Seat Stealers: The Worst Offenders in Air Travel

Review: Caesars Windsor (Ontario, Canada) Detroit, the Motor City, is closer than many of us think to Canada. Ontario lies just across the Ambassador Bridge and offers a very easy escape from the United States. One of their major attractions…

Review: Caesars Windsor (Ontario, Canada)

Why Business Jets Should Face Stricter Requirements at Busy Commercial Airports Commercial aviation is a highly regulated and structured environment where safety, efficiency, and predictability are paramount. However, the increasing presence of small to medium business jets at…

Why Business Jets Should Face Stricter Requirements at Busy Commercial Airports

The Rigorous Journey to Becoming a Commercial Airline Pilot Becoming a commercial airline pilot is no small feat. The process requires years of rigorous training, discipline, and commitment to ensure pilots are well-prepared for the immense responsibility of…

The Rigorous Journey to Becoming a Commercial Airline Pilot