On the 10th of September 2023, an Air China Airbus A320neo performed an emergency landing and evacuation at Singapore Changi Airport, after one of its engines caught fire while descending. The Airbus A320neo, with registration B-305J was performing flight CA403 from Chengdu to Singapore with 146 passengers and 9 crew...

Note: Seat availability is on a first-come-first-served basis and there are limited availabilities for the summer months. It is best to book immediately if you have fixed travel plans. Cheap Business Class Awards I have found some of the best award deals in Business Class between September through next year....

“The Longer the runway, the better the take-off!” When it comes to aviation, runways are the lifelines that connect the skies to the ground. These meticulously designed strips of pavement not only determine an aircraft’s takeoff and landing capabilities but also play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and...

Italian singer Raffaella Carrà dancing on Alitalia planes at the airport is one of those things that can never be unseen. It has been burned indelibly into my brain and I might be all the better for it. I have no idea why this took place, but permission was granted...

On 29th August, 2023 a Delta Airlines Airbus A350 encountered severe turbulence while on approach to Atlanta Airport, leading to 12 injuries among passengers and crew members. The Airbus A350-900 with registration N576DZ was operating flight DL175 from Milan Malpensa, Italy to Atlanta with 151 passengers and 14 crew members...

There are currently some great transatlantic Business Class deals starting from September 2023 onwards from Europe to major US cities where you can book a round-trip flight for as low as $1,387. Multiple airlines from SkyTeam to Oneworld to Star Alliance are currently offering discounted trans-Atlantic prices in Business Class...

Flying in 1954 was a very different experience to today. For starters, everyone dressed up, plus it was expensive, noisy and the aircraft vibrated due to the piston engines. Even so, there was a glamour around air travel, mainly because only the well to do could afford it. Let’s take...

Qantas has ordered twelve additional Airbus A350-1000s and twelve Boeing 787 Dreamliners as part of its fleet renewal plan. These new A350s and B787s will eventually replace the ageing fleet of A330s and A380s. Scheduled for delivery from FY27, the Australian flag carrier also has options, evenly split between the...

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On 18th August 2023, an Emirates Airbus A380 collided with a large object, reportedly a drone while landing in Nice, France. As a result, the aircraft sustained damage to its right-hand slats and have been grounded since then. The Airbus A380-800 with registration A6-EOM was operating flight EK77 from Dubai...

On 20th August 2023, an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 sustained substantial damage after a heavy landing at Santa Ana Airport in California. Apparently, the B737 landed so hard in the winds that the landing gear punctured the wing. The Boeing 737-800 with registration N516AS, was operating flight AS1288 from Seattle...

On March 31, 1993, a Boeing 747 operating Japan Airlines Flight 46E from Anchorage to Chicago lost one of its engines shortly after takeoff. As a result, the bank angle exceeded 48 degrees, alternating with the wings level. Despite all the hurdles, the pilots managed to land the aircraft safely....

Currently, there are some good Business Class deals originating from select European cities to key cities in Asia (Bangkok, Singapore, Beijing, Hong Kong, Taipei) with Air France, Etihad, Qatar Airways, LOT Polish, SWISS and Gulf Air. The fares originating from the EU to Asia have been high due to high...