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The excitement of booking a flight for a long-awaited vacation or important business trip can quickly turn to frustration when faced with the myriad of additional charges airlines impose. Known as “junk fees,” these hidden costs significantly inflate the price of what initially appeared to be an affordable ticket. As
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In the realm of aviation, safety is paramount. One of the critical safety measures in place for decades has been the requirement for at least two pilots in the flight deck of commercial aircraft. This practice, while sometimes taken for granted, is essential for ensuring the safety and reliability of
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American Airlines passengers beware: summer travel plans could be thrown into disarray by a looming strike threat from the airline's flight attendants. Negotiations for a new contract have reached an impasse, raising the possibility of a walkout that could strand passengers and disrupt the busy travel season. The
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In the pilot world, we have a saying for when the aircraft gets out of hand: Unstable. Pilots are taught how to deal with unstable approaches and landings by escaping out of the maneuver and resetting to try again. Usually that involves declaring a go around and coming back in
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In the ever-evolving world of aviation, some aircraft become relics, relegated to dusty corners of history. Yet, the Boeing 767 continues to soar for airlines like Delta and United. But why hold onto a plane that isn't the newest, shiniest model on the tarmac? The answer lies in
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Turbulence disrupts United Airlines' ambitions for growth. The airline claims the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has given the go-ahead to restart expansion plans, but the FAA maintains it hasn't approved any new routes or fleet additions. This disagreement highlights the ongoing review of United's operations
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While transpacific flights whisk travelers to exotic destinations, the airlines operating them might not be celebrating with champagne toasts. Here's a deeper look into why these long-haul routes across the Pacific can be less profitable than they seem. Fuel Costs Take Flight: A Double Whammy The biggest culprit
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Video is surfacing of the Delta A321neo evacuation at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport earlier this month, where an electrical fault caused the entire airplane to evacuate via emergency slides. In the video, we see an employee hooking up ground power to the airplane and seconds later it starts to spark
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Alaska Airlines seems to be experimenting with AI to suggest destinations to travelers. The simple interface can seemingly look at both Alaska flights and partner award options. It's interesting to see Alaska using AI in a more public way that the customer can interact with. And from the
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Ever settled into your plush business class seat, only to find a contraption resembling a car's seat belt? Unlike economy seating, business class often features three-point harnesses with shoulder straps. But why the extra buckle-up for premium passengers? Meeting Safety Standards Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations have strict
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Have you ever heard of the Alaska Milk Run? It's not a dairy-fueled competition, but a vital transportation network for remote communities nestled within the Alaskan panhandle. Operated by Alaska Airlines, the Milk Run is a series of daily flights that connect these towns, many of which are
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The Boeing 747, a plane synonymous with the jet age, has slowly taxied towards the sidelines of commercial aviation. Once a revolutionary aircraft dwarfing all others, the "Queen of the Skies" struggles to compete with the sleek efficiency of modern jets. While it will always hold a special