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Bek Air plane crashes in Kazakhstan after takeoff – UPDATE
Bek Air flight Z9 2100 crashed shortly after takeoff from Almaty Airport (ALA) in the country of Kazakhstan, on December 26, 2019. The passenger jet,…
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Could Alitalia part from SkyTeam?
As I previously explained in my Delta Joint Venture article with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic, Alitalia isn’t part of the JV alliance. The transatlantic routes…
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Air France-KLM purchase of 31% of Virgin Atlantic a No Go, what’s next?
Virgin Group has decided to retain majority control of Virgin Atlantic (51%) and has called off the planned purchase of 31% by Air France. Why…
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Boeing CEO Muilenburg fired by the Board of Directors!
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg getting fired really did not come as surprising news to many. It wasn’t a question of if, but when. Yes, Dennis…
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SAS losing baggage with hundreds of Christmas presents
Hundreds of Christmas presents inside checked SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) baggage never got to its destination this week, according to Swedish paper Aftonbladet and the Norwegian…
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Malta: 7 Things to Eat and Drink and Where to Find Them
Malta - Try street food, sidewalk cafes, 4-star, and picnics. Buy food at farmer's markets, village shops, fishmongers, farmers stands, and supermarkets.
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Flying: Why do airline ticket prices constantly change?
Finding those perfect airline ticket prices can be enough to tear your hair out in frustration. So, why are airline ticket prices constantly changing? How…
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Delta’s proposed Westjet JV: Delta pilots urging DOT to protect US jobs
The pilots of Delta Air Lines are encouraging the Department Of Transportation (DOT) to protect U.S. aviation jobs with the signing of the Delta and…
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Joint Venture (JV) of Virgin Atlantic, Delta, Air France- KLM DOT Approved
The Joint Venture (JV) between Virgin Atlantic, Delta, and Air France-KLM has finally been approved by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Previous article In…
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8 Best Instagram Pictures of Airplane Wrecks
Instagram airplane pictures come in abundance. Airplane pictures are always popular. However, there is something about the mysticism of airplane wrecks that catch our attention.…
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NASA X-59 Supersonic Airplane cleared for Final Assembly!
After years of preparations, NASA’s Quiet Supersonic Research Aircraft “NASA’s X-59 supersonic airplane” has been cleared for final assembly and integration of its systems. First…
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Norwegian moving all flights from Oakland to San Francisco
Norwegian Air has announced that it is moving its San Francisco Bay area operations from Oakland Airport (OAK) to San Francisco Airport (SFO). Norwegian will…
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Norwegian Air Crew Uniforms being replaced in 2020, made into products!
Norwegian announced that the airline is replacing its retiring long-haul cabin crew uniforms in 2020. The old uniforms will be made into textile-products and sold…
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A Flight Attendant’s Christmas Schedule
Captain Jetson’s readers have been asking what it is like to work as a flight attendant during the busy Christmas season schedule. We turned the…
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Top 10 Holiday Travel Tips from a Flight Attendant!
We all know that the holidays can be one of the BUSIEST times of the year for travel. You have both experienced and nonexperienced travelers…
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Why did the FAA predict 15 more 737 Max crashes at the Hearing?
Here's a 737 Max airline pilots' opinion on the House Committee's talks with FAA Administrator Dickson on December 11, 2019.
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American Airlines losing relevancy out of JFK John F Kennedy Airport
American Airlines was the undisputed fortress out of JFK Airport. However, since American’s bankruptcy and the U.S. Airways purchase, things have gone awry for the…
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Chilean Air Force C-130 Hercules plane crashes en route to Antarctica
Chilean Military Officials have confirmed that a Chilean Air Force C-130 Hercules en route to Antarctica has crashed. The plane carried 38 people on board.…
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BRA Airline Emergency Landing: Pilots unable to handle Wing Ice Buildup
Swedish domestic carrier BRA airline (Braathens Regional Airlines) performed an emergency landing today. The plane was unable to continue the flight due to wing de-icing…
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7 Reasons to Fly Qatar Airways
There was an instance on a recent journey from London to Bangkok that cemented Qatar’s position as my favorite airline. I knew that I was…