After a two-year grounding due to safety concerns, the Boeing 737 MAX is gradually returning to service. Air China, China’s flag carrier, announced on March 1st, 2021, that it had resumed flights with the 737 MAX. Air China is the latest Chinese carrier to reintroduce the aircraft into its fleet, joining China Eastern Airlines and … Read more
Air Canada, Canada’s largest airline, marked Black History Month by operating a special flight from Toronto to Jamaica on February 28th, 2021. The flight, AC1818, was operated entirely by Black employees, from the pilots and cabin crew to the ground staff and maintenance workers. The flight celebrated the contributions of Black Canadians to the aviation … Read more
The Airbus A350 will be brought back by South African Airways for international flights. SAA will resume long-haul flights previously operated before the COVID-19 pandemic in two phases. Following voluntary business rescue, the South African flag carrier reopened in September 2021 with a fleet of six aircraft. It had previously served 34 international destinations. Despite … Read more
John F. Kennedy International Airport’s Terminal 8 recently underwent a multi-million dollar renovation, and the results are impressive. The terminal, which serves as the primary hub for American Airlines, has been transformed into a modern and spacious facility that offers a wide range of amenities and services for travelers. One of the most striking features … Read more
Ghana is making strides towards launching its own national airline, with plans to establish “Ghana Airlines” in the coming year. This move is seen as a significant step towards boosting the country’s tourism industry and creating job opportunities for Ghanaians. The government of Ghana has been working on the establishment of a national airline for … Read more
The Japanese yen has been experiencing weakness in recent years, and this has had a significant impact on outbound travel from Japan. The weak yen means that Japanese citizens have to spend more of their own currency to purchase foreign currency, making it more expensive for them to travel abroad. This has led to a … Read more
Rolls-Royce, the British multinational engineering company, has announced that it has begun testing hydrogen as a fuel source for its turbine engines. This marks a significant step forward in the company’s efforts to develop more sustainable and environmentally-friendly power solutions. The tests, which are taking place at the company’s facilities in the UK, will evaluate … Read more
Avianca, one of the largest airlines in Latin America, has recently announced a new “low-cost” feature, indicating a potential move towards becoming a low-cost carrier (LCC). Low-cost carriers, also known as budget airlines, typically offer lower fares by reducing costs through measures such as charging for extra services, operating a single aircraft type, and utilizing … Read more
In the summer of 2022, TAP Air Portugal registered half a million customers flying between Brazil and Europe, fueling a solid recovery after two years of COVID-19 problems. Traffic levels at TAP Air Portugal return to pre-pandemic levels TAP Air Portugal said in a statement that it flew 97% of all customers between Brazil and … Read more
British Airways and Virgin Atlantic offer premium economy cabins on long-haul flights. Simple Flying has been able to try both products as commercial aviation bounces back from the impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic as international travel is on the rise again. Two of the UK’s biggest airlines are battling it out for premium economy. A … Read more