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news and updates
News and updates
The Boeing 737 MAX 7 is finally certified. The strange part? Almost nobody wants it.
After an eight-year certification battle, the Boeing 737 MAX 7 has finally won FAA approval. But with Southwest Airlines accounting for almost the entire order book, the aircraft enters service in a market that has largely moved on
Aug 5, 2026
Josh Wood

Southwest, JetBlue, and WestJet: who gives the best experience, safety and value?
All three started out as low-cost disruptors in their own right but fast forward to today, and each airline looks noticeably different from the original “low-cost carrier” blueprint.
Jun 26, 2026
Josh Wood

The most reliable US carriers for the holidays revealed
Airadvisor has analyzed flight data and passenger feedback to rank the best U.S. airlines for the upcoming holiday season. On-time performance, cancellation rates, baggage mishandling, and overall customer satisfaction were all analysed Using data from the U.S. Department of Transportation for November to January (2022–present) and their consolidated customer reviews, here’s how the airlines stack up:
Dec 10, 2024
Sharon Petersen

The Airline that doesn't have meals or a buy on board menu
Imagine an airline where you don’t get a free meal but you don’t get a buy on board menu either. You’re probably thinking this must be some small regional airline doing 30 minute flights but it’s far from that. This airline is in fact the fourth-largest commercial airline in the world with 804 aircraft
Nov 7, 2024
Sharon Petersen
