NEWSAug 11, 2024Delta Flight Carrying Carolina Panthers Slides Off Taxiway At Charlotte Airport.According to multiple reports and later confirmed by the team, Delta Airlines flight 8860 ran off the taxiway and went into mud caused by torrential rains in Charlotte. Like most of the East Coast, the Queen City is still dealing with the effects of Tropical Storm Debby.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 10, 2024What Does SSSS On My Boarding Pass Mean?SSSS is an abbreviation for "Secondary Security Screening Selection."
This means that you’ve been randomly selected for an additional security screening by the TSA before your flight.
SSSS is part of routine TSA security protocol, which aims to enhance air travel safety. A secondary screening is exactly what it sounds like; it’s another screening beyond what you usually experience when going through security.Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 08, 20245 Ways to Beat Jet Lag and Recover FasterFormally known as desynchronosis, jet lag is a temporary sleep disorder that occurs when your body’s circadian rhythm is essentially turned upside-down by rapidly flying across time zones. Read More →
INFORMATIONALAug 07, 2024What Is a Red-Eye Flight and Why Do Airlines Operate Them?A red-eye flight is a term that has become synonymous with overnight flights that leave late in the evening and land at their destination early the next morning. They are called “red-eye” because passengers are often tired and have red eyes from lack of sleep or trying to sleep in an uncomfortable position on the plane. Read More →
ROUTESAug 07, 2024First-Ever Norway-Australia Nonstop Flight Operated By Norse Atlantic AirwaysLiving up to its slogan of being “The Explorer's Airline,” Norse Atlantic Airways made history on Sunday with the completion of its first-ever nonstop charter flight from Norway to Australia.Read More →
STORIESAug 01, 2024 Is Singapore to JFK Truly the Longest Flight in the World?Amazing advancements in aviation technology have made the world a much smaller place. The current longest flights in the world connect opposite sides of the planet in a matter of hours.
You may already know what the world's longest flight is. Let's examine more regarding this unique route and what sorts of amenities are available to help passengers pass the long hours.Read More →
NEWSJul 29, 2024Two Delta Aircraft Collide on Taxiway at Salt Lake City AirportPassengers on two Delta Airlines flights found themselves delayed for hours after the two Delta aircraft collided on a taxiway at Salt Lake City International Airport. Read More →
NEWSJul 29, 20247088 Miles! Turkish Airlines’ Five Longest RoutesTurkish Airlines is the world's most connected airline, serving 340 destinations across 129 countries from its massive hub in Istanbul. Many might wonder what the longest routes are in Turkish Airlines' current route network. As such, we will examine the five longest routes currently flown by the global giant.Read More →
NEWSJul 18, 2024F-35 Intercepts Aircraft Flying Through Restricted Airspace During Republican National ConventionA Van's RV-6 aircraft was intercepted by F-35 fighter jets after flying through restricted airspace surrounding Milwaukee for the Republican National ConventionRead More →
INFORMATIONALJun 22, 2024Willing To Give up Your Seat? A Look Into Voluntary Bumping and How To Maximize CompensationOftentimes on oversold flights, airlines will ask passengers to voluntarily accept a later flight, or a “bump,” in exchange for monetary compensation. Voluntary bumping has grown in popularity over recent years as airlines attempt to decrease the number of involuntary bumps. But what are voluntary bumps and how can you maximize your compensation?Read More →
