On July 23, 1983, Air Canada Flight 143 embarked on a seemingly routine domestic journey from Montreal to Edmonton. However, while cruising at 41,000 feet, the Boeing 767 ran out of fuel after a miscalculation left the aircraft with less than half the fuel required for the journey. Thankfully, the...

The Capital Airlines Vickers Viscount was a breakthrough for the British manufacturer. The Washington DC based airline, the fifth largest in the United States at the time, ordered and operated a large fleet of the new turboprop. Entering service in 1955, Capital accumulated more hours operating the Vickers Viscount than...

Air India has unveiled new cabin, logo, and aircraft livery as part of a multi-million dollar transformation of the former national carrier. “Our transformative new brand reflects an ambition to make Air India a world-class airline serving guests from around the globe, and that represents a new India proudly on...

Boeing has stretched the 777-8 passenger variant’s fuselage length by 3.6 feet, aligning it with the freighter variant and thus boosting passenger capacity and range. The most recent specification data from Boeing showcases the alteration, which includes the stretching of the twin-jet by 1.1 meters (3 feet 6 inches). This...

Cathay Pacific has revealed an all-new Boeing 777 ‘Aria’ Business Class suite featuring sliding doors, and wireless device charging. Slated to debut on the carrier’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in the second quarter of 2024, Cathay has teased the new suite with a promotional video. The promotional video provides a glimpse...

Currently, there are some great Business Class fares with various airlines from select European cities to Asia throughout the year. The fares originating from the EU to Asia are very high right now due to high travel demand so this is a good opportunity to travel at lower prices. I have...

In this post, we share the top 10 shortest flights in the world in 2023, alongside some of the shortest jet flights. Loganair‘s flight between Westray and Papa Westray is currently the World’s shortest flight, lasting less than 2 minutes on average and covering just 2 miles. This flight is...

Embarking on such a journey requires meticulous preparation, often beginning more than 90 days in advance. This all-inclusive guide has been put together for individuals like you, who are not only passionate about hiking but also need help with securing permits, arranging transport, selecting the right gear, and understanding what...

The double deck Boeing 377 Stratocruiser arrived at Northwest Airlines during 1949, bringing a new level of luxury to their services. There is a lovely Stratocruiser video here for you to check out, showing what flying back then was like. Northwest put the Stratocruiser into service on 1 August 1949,...

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As of July 25, 2023, Etihad has finally returned its superjumbo Airbus A380 back to the skies after a long hiatus. And to celebrate the return, I found some great one-way Etihad First Class deals from Bangkok to London throughout the year. As of now, Etihad A380 is only operating...

In this post, we share the top 10 longest flights in the world in 2023. Singapore Airlines Flight from Singapore to New York JFK is currently the World’s longest non-stop flight, lasting over 18 hours and covering 9,537 miles. This flight is operated by an Airbus A350-900ULR aircraft. The 10...

On 24th July 2023, a Delta Air Lines Boeing 767 suffered substantial damage to its radome, engine, and wing after flying through a hail storm. The aircraft was forced to divert to Rome. The Boeing 767-300 with registration N189DN was performing flight DL185 from Milan Malpensa to New York JFK....