A design fault, pilot error, and a fatal nudge. The post China Eastern Airlines Flight 583 – A Cabin Crew Perspective appeared first on SamChui.com.

Air France-KLM Group has ordered 50 Airbus A350-900 and A350-1000 aircraft, with purchase rights for 40 additional aircraft. Deliveries of these A350s are scheduled to begin in 2026 and continue through 2030.  These aircraft will eventually replace the Airbus A330s and older Boeing 777 aircraft. According to Reuters, this decision...

Since about 2017, Emirates has had just two types operating in its passenger fleet. This will change in less than a year. The post How Emirates’ Fleet Will Change In Five Years? appeared first on SamChui.com.

I really enjoyed doing this Kalākaua Avenue walking tour video during a beautiful end-of-summer day. The video is about 25 minutes so here are the “cliff notes” if you happen to be in a rush. From mouthwatering eats to world-renowned hotels, high-end shopping, luxury boutiques, and historical treasures, this avenue...

The Greek island is a planespotter's paradise! The post The European St Maarten: Introducing Skiathos Airport appeared first on SamChui.com.

The Dubai Airshow is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the world, connecting aerospace professionals across all areas of the industry to facilitate successful global trade. Returning for its 18th edition, the Dubai Airshow will be held from 13th - 17th November 2023 at the Dubai...

The Airbus A321XLR surely will twist the worldwide aviation industry - but how? The post On Tour: 5 Reasons Why The Airbus A321XLR Is The Plane Of The Future appeared first on SamChui.com.

This post was brought to you by Simple Flying In 1998, the government of Brunei took delivery of a very unique Airbus A340. This aircraft was the only example of the European quadjet widebody’s ‘-8000’ variant. This government had intended for this special version to go to the brother of...

In this article, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 busiest international routes, where bustling airports, an array of airlines, and a constant flow of passengers paint a picture of global connectivity. *Note that these routes are ranked based on August’s seat capacity. 1: Hong Kong (HKG) – Taipei...

Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program offers every month a spontaneous escape promotion where you can redeem miles with discounted rates in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Business Class on select routes. For the month of October, there are several promo awards to/from Europe and Oceania. Moreover, I managed to find some saver...

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has returned Mexico’s aviation safety rating to Category 1 following more than two years of close collaboration between the countries. This will allow Mexican carriers to expand US routes and add new services. On Thursday, 14th September, Mexico’s Transport Minister Jorge Nuno confirmed that staff...

Delta Air Lines just announced changes coming up to its SkyMiles program as well as Sky Club access policy. Not only the airline is changing how you earn your status, but the requirements will increase significantly. Delta SkyMiles is Simplifying Elite Status Starting January 1, 2024, Delta is simplifying its SkyMiles Program,...

On 12 September 2023, a Ural Airlines A320 was forced to land in the field after it failed to land at the Omsk Airport. The Airbus A320 with registration RA-73805, was operating flight U61383 from Sochi to Omsk, Russia with 159 passengers and 6 crew members onboard. However, during its final approach to...