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Is this the Worst Business Class Seat in the Sky? A Look at British Airways A380
With this lack of privacy and dorect aisle access this British Airways Airbus A380 Business Class could be the worst out there
Jun 10, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
American Airlines Engine Fire Linked to Faulty Installation and Cracked Fan Blade, NTSB Finds
Federal investigators say an American Airlines plane that caught fire in March had a cracked engine fan blade and a component installed backward,
Jun 9, 2025
Airline Ratings
2 min read
Not Your Typical Budget Airline Trick: Meet AirAsia’s Fly-Thru
Discover AirAsia Fly-Thru, the little-known service that lets you connect flights seamlessly without the hassle of collecting bags or clearing immigration at transit hubs. Experience budget travel with full-service convenience across Asia and beyond.
Jun 8, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
The AirAsia 3 in 1
Do you know what the AirAsia 3-in-1 is? Flights, rideshare, and accommodation—all at the touch of a button, delivering efficiency, ease, and a big tick for sustainability.
Jun 7, 2025
Chris Parry
4 min read
Why You Need To Consider This Airline
Have you flown Vietnam Airlines? here are five reasons why you need to consider them for your next trip.
Jun 5, 2025
Sharon Petersen
5 min read
AirAsia Expands Australia–Asia Connectivity with More Flights and Seamless Connections
A specific focus on the growth of airasia, did you know there are now more destinations and connecting flights to make it cheaper and easier?
Jun 3, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
Navy Plane Crashes in South Korea
A South Korean Navy maritime patrol aircraft carrying four people has crashed near a military base in the southern city of Pohang. Deaths are expected
May 29, 2025
Sharon Petersen
1 min read
Korean Air employees lend helping hands in Nepal and Mongolia
Korean Air recently carried out a series of volunteer and environmental initiatives in Nepal and Mongolia, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to supporting global communities.
May 29, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
There’s a New Long-Haul, Low-Cost Player Coming
Vietjet’s ambitious new order for 20 Airbus A330-900 aircraft is more than just a fleet expansion. It’s a clear message to long-haul low-cost rivals like Scoot and AirAsia X: a new heavyweight is stepping into the ring.
May 27, 2025
Sharon Petersen
3 min read
We call 'BS' on these airline seats
Rumours of “standing-only” airline seats have been swirling for years, but Airline Ratings like many in the industry are calling BS on this concept and this is why.
May 27, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
IndiGo A321 Encounters Severe Hailstorm
IndiGo A321 from Delhi to Srinagar hit by hailstorm, damaging nose cone. Aircraft landed safely; all passengers and crew unharmed. Inspection underway.
May 22, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Cathay Pacific Returns to Adelaide with New Non-Stop Flights and Award-Winning Experience
Cathay Pacific is strengthening its Southwest Pacific presence with the return of non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Adelaide from 11 November 2025.
May 22, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
What is Starlink Wi-Fi and Which Airlines Have It?
For years, airplane Wi-Fi was the digital equivalent of plastic cutlery—there, but barely usable. Expensive, slow, and frustrating, it felt like a step backward into the early 2000s. But that’s changing, and fast. The reason? A satellite internet system best known as Starlink.
May 22, 2025
Airline Ratings
3 min read
Air New Zealand's First Upgraded Dreamliner Takes Off
See inside the refurbished Air New Zealand 787 Dreamliner. The aircraft is due to start passenger service this may!
May 22, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
British Airways Pilot Error Sparked Gatwick Runway Fire
A fire on a British Airways plane that shut down Gatwick Airport’s main runway was caused by a critical pilot error, an investigation has revealed.
Qantas vs Hawaiian Airlines: Who Offers the Best Value on Flights to Hawaii Now That Jetstar’s Gone?
Jetstar is pulling out of the Sydney–Honolulu route. How do Qantas and Hawaiian Airlines now compare on price, comfort, baggage, and onboard service? We tell you who to choose and when
May 20, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
UN Declares Russia Shot Down Malaysian Airlines MH17
The United Nations’ aviation agency has ruled that Russia is responsible for the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17, which killed all 298 people on board, including 196 Dutch citizens and 38 Australians.
May 13, 2025
Sharon Petersen
2 min read
Boeing 737 NG and MAX Compared: Evolution, Innovation, and Controversy
The differences between the 737 NG and 737 Max family and how the naming works.
May 13, 2025
Sharon Petersen
4 min read
Beyond the Blame Game: What the 737 MAX Tragedy Reveals About Pilot Training
Exploring the overlooked factors in the 737 MAX crashes, from pilot training gaps to automation issues, beyond what Downfall revealed.
May 12, 2025
Geoffrey Thomas
8 min read
India-Pakistan airspace closure triggers global flight delays
Recent tensions between India and Pakistan have led to significant airspace closures and restrictions across the region
May 10, 2025
Josh Wood
5 min read
