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27/05/2025

Should You Buy Travel Insurance for Your Next Flight?

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02/05/2025

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 think the roar of jet engines, the glowing cockpit panels, or the

14/04/2025

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 over the years—both in width and pitch (the distance between one point on a seat and

01/04/2025

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 List effective immediately. The decision, revealed in an early morning press release, has sent wav...

12/03/2025

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 it a beloved choice for many travelers. However, recent changes, such as the introduction of Bas...

11/03/2025

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 accident involved a PSA Airlines CRJ700, operating as Flight 5342, and a U.S. Army Sikorsky UH-60L helicopt...

09/03/2025

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 claim a seat that isn’t theirs, whether out of ignorance, entitlement, or a misguided sense of self-imp...

07/03/2025

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 is casinos. And boasts a Caesars property just a stone's throw away. Back in January,

25/02/2025

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 major commercial airports has introduced complications that threaten these principles. These aircraft,...

20/02/2025

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 operating an aircraft with hundreds of passengers onboard. The journey doesn’t end once a pilot ach...

19/02/2025

Understanding the Swiss Cheese Model in Aviation Incidents

Aviation is one of the safest modes of transportation, thanks to rigorous safety protocols, technological advancements, and highly trained personnel. However, when accidents do occur, they are rarely caused by a single factor. Instead, they follow a well-documented pattern known as the Swiss Cheese....

13/02/2025

Why AI Can't Take Over Air Traffic Control

Air Traffic Control (ATC) is one of the most complex and high-stakes fields in modern transportation. With tens of thousands of aircraft in the sky at any given moment, controllers must ensure safety, efficiency, and adaptability in an ever-changing environment. While artificial intelligence (AI) ha...