Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Welcome to my Skymark Airlines Trip Report! This is Skymark's one of the 2 pokemon special livery painted on the airline's Boeing 737-800. However, the first A380 (in assembly line) didn't make it to the airline's fleet as the airline was facing financial issue due to the Japanese yen dropping significantly against the U.S

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Professional Pilot

JULY 7, 2025

General aviation (GA) pilots, corporate flight departments, and privately-owned aircraft cannot use airline terminals. Anyone who has ever stepped on a military tarmac can’t help but smile when seeing the Base Operations sign. They must obtain resources from fixed base operators (FBOs). GlobalSelect SGR.

Fixed Base Operator

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Nevertheless, I am excited to fly on another varient of the E2 series, this would be my 60th airline type in my flight logbook. It's nice to see some other airlines such as TransNasu added China's Comac aircraft, the C909 (formerly known as the ARJ-21) to its fleet so there is something to look forward to.

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One Mile at a Time

MARCH 17, 2025

Yesterday was a challenging travel day in the United States, due to some weather systems. Its also spring break for many people, which makes everything more challenging, as airlines dont have much spare capacity for when things go wrong. Quick background I am a current and 11 year EXPLAT (3 of which were CK). Incredible!

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Simple Flying

DECEMBER 31, 2024

A United Airlines flight recently suffered a significant delay, leading to turmoil from frustrated passengers and an unfortunate memory in the books. While the typical journey from Houston to San Jos, Costa Rica, takes about three and a half hours, the flight sat on the tarmac for the entire duration and more.

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Aerotime

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Meanwhile, airline passengers will be hoping for a trouble and disruption-free weekend of travel ahead. Airlines have been advised that the shortage could last for years, despite a huge recruitment drive being led by the FAA for more trainee controllers.

Air Traffic Control

Simple Flying

APRIL 14, 2025

Tricky weather, flight diversion, and a regional airport with no Customs and Border Protection staffing all resulted in hundreds of passengers spending an uncomfortable night inside airplanes in Montgomery, Alabama.

Tarmac

Pilot's Life Blog

MAY 6, 2025

Understanding Accident Statistics: It’s true that accident rates are higher in general aviation compared to commercial airlines. Commercial airlines operate under stricter regulations and have more resources for training and maintenance, contributing to their lower accident rates.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 10, 2024

737 Skids Off Tarmac In Senegal An Air Senegal flight left the runway during take-off late on Wednesday night , with flames allegedly engulfing one side of the plane. American Airlines did not comment, but Patricia noted that staff had always been kind and helpful to her despite the confusion.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

My ride: SX-NEC in the airline's new livery Introduction Flying with Aegean Airlines has been in my mind for a while and when the chance presented itself, I decided to go for it. However I would be flying Economy Class so will I be impressed with the airline? Welcome to my 2024 New Year trip report! Read on to find out.

Airlines

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

DECEMBER 29, 2023

For now, Firefly is the only airline that operates at this airport but I suspect once Scoot starts operating the ERJ-190 E2, we might see them flying out of this airport, giving Firefly some competition. About Firefly Firefly is a subsidiary of Malaysia Airlines set up in March 2007 and started commercial flights a month later.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 8, 2025

Introduction Flying with this airline has already been in my mind for a while and I decided to take a day trip to Sapporo from Tokyo Haneda just to fly on the airline's 767-300ER. This airline works along with All Nippon Airways to give the Star Alliance airline more capacity to operate in some of the high demand routes.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 27, 2025

Introduction Since I decided to do a one-way trip to London with Air China and the exciting about this is I get to choose which airline to fly back from London. The airline offers ancillary service which you can add on to your ticket confirmation and that includes lounge access, business class upgrade and conciergerie service.

Runway

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

Congratulations to the airline! Introduction When this airline first came out into the aviation world, I kept misreading it as Alaska Air, anyone else has this issue? Today (July 2024), the airline has a massive fleet of twenty-three 737 MAX 8 with one 737 MAX-8200 in operation (197-seater, higher capacity aircraft).

Cabin Crew

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Welcome to this unusual trip report featuring Delta Airlines and Virgin Atlantic! Photo: Rainer Bexten) Introduction For those who have been following my flights will know that this was supposed to be my Delta Airlines flight from Boston to London Heathrow. This is the Delta Airlines check-in counter for international flights.

Airlines

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Photo: Scoot) My ride: 9V-TRX Introduction When the airline announced on social media about this flight, I was interested but at the same time the timing wasn't good for me as it was a busy period (work). Let's see how this works out for both airlines after a year or two. More of this airline in my next trip report.

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Universal Weather

JANUARY 29, 2024

The present condition of the tarmac, taxiways and runways is good, and there’s no airport construction currently underway. Peak hours of scheduled airline activity are usually 0630-1000 local. Weather Weather issues seldom impact operations at airports in Ireland. availability.

Clearance

Universal Weather

JANUARY 17, 2024

The airport infrastructure, including the tarmac, taxiways, and runways, is well-maintained. During inclement weather or peak commercial airline movement periods (typically 0600-0730 and 2100-2230 local), slot availability may be limited at EIDW. Weather The best time to visit is from March to October.

Clearance

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 22, 2024

Introduction Only 2 airlines operate this domestic route, Athens to Thessaloniki, they are Sky Express and Aegean Airlines. Curious about this airline? Well, here is my experience with this airline, both on ground and in-flight. Unfortunately this airline does not have mobile app version. Not user-friendly.

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Universal Weather

MARCH 11, 2024

Runways, taxiways, and tarmac are in good condition. This year, these slots are being withdrawn to accommodate airline traffic that extends into the night. As a result, peak-hour airline activity is seldom an issue in prompt and timely GA fueling. Fuel Aviation fuel prices are among the most reasonable in the London area.

Clearance

Aerotime

JANUARY 28, 2025

An American Airlines employee has sustained fatal injuries after an incident on the apron at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) in North Carolina. The Airport is working closely with airline and first responder partners in the ongoing investigation and is providing support as needed. Airport chaplains are available onsite.”

Airlines

Ask the Pilot

AUGUST 5, 2024

On the most basic level, hot weather affects air travel the way it affects most things: it makes people uncomfortable and wears them down. Imagine what it’s like slinging suitcases out on the tarmac when the mercury hits triple digits. Extreme heat is no fun for airlines or their customers. Things happens more slowly.

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Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Introduction What a way to celebrate my first ever Indian domestic flight experience by flying on the airline's brand new Airbus A350-900. Let's say I didn't have the best first impression of this airline and I believe some of you have read about the negative reviews of the airline in almost all aspects of air travel with this airline.

Cabin Crew