Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In the previous installment of this two-part article , AeroTime took you through the initial stages of a routine commercial flight, from the pre-departure checks carried out by the pilots and cabin crew, to what is happening outside the aircraft, and from engine startup to taxi and take-off.

Cabin Crew

Fear of Landing

OCTOBER 11, 2024

A Communication Breakdown at Oslo An SAS flight landed normally at Oslo but then evacuated, apparently due to a misunderstanding between the pilot and cabin crew. Despite an investigation including breathalyzer tests for all crew (which came up negative), the exact nature of this miscommunication remains a mystery.

Air Traffic Control

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 2, 2024

Damp Lease is which the lessor (owner) provides the aircraft, maintainence of the aircraft and flight crew. However, cabin crew and insurance will not be provided. The airline that is leasing the aircraft will provide its own cabin crew and will be trained before being allowed to work on these leased aircraft.

Descent

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

My question is isn't the boarding pass enough to verify my seat assignment and any other information the staff or cabin crew needs. Announcement was made in both Japanese and English and the pilots gave us an update on our flight during cruising. I like the interior of the cabin, finding it to be comfortable and cozy.

Cabin Crew

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 28, 2024

The aircraft was on final approach to SKG. By then the aircraft started its descent when the cabin crew were released from their seats. By the time they are done, they started collecting the thrash but during our descent, we encountered some rough turbulence and the hardworking crew had to hold on.

Descent

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MAY 20, 2025

The cabin crew at the rear seemed nice and seeing that she was in a good mood as her friend was on board (it was quite obvious), I asked her whether I could switch to a window seat as the last few rows were vacant. At this point we were on final approach into LCY's runway 27. Last few seconds to enjoy the A220 ride.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

AUGUST 7, 2024

My aircraft, VT-YAK had a long layover at this airport as the previous flight took place the day before so therefore a set of crew was needed to be transported to the aircraft. After getting up from my seat, I followed the cabin crew who led me to my new assigned seat and to my relief it was a window seat. I can only speculate.

Cabin Crew

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 13, 2025

The Captain made his announcement and gave us update on the weather on route and for the announcments by the cabin crew, it was done in 5 languages including the Taiwanese dialect. One of the cabin crew was waiting to assist any passengers that requires assistance. This is the second cabin of the economy class.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

A British pilot, Freddie Bosworth set up this airline and today it is trying to be as competitive as possible, giving Qatar, Emirates and Etihad Airways some form of competition. I don't think the pilots on my aircraft were happy about it. On my next flight, the nice crew asked whether do I want the can.

Weather

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

OCTOBER 10, 2023

What else I noted about this flight is the cabin crew made a birthday announcement wishing a 17 years old passenger, a happy birthday (I wonder whether she received anything from the crew - SQ does offer birthday cakes but you need to request in advance) and our first officer on this flight was a female. Welcome back to the U.K!

Airlines

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JANUARY 14, 2024

This was my flight's final assigned gate. I spotted another green stripes livery on this A330-900neo on final approach to this airport. Once on board, I noticed a cabin crew was serving champagne on a plastic cup and was pleasantly surprised I was given one, I suppose because of the occasion (New Year's Day).

Airlines

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

MARCH 28, 2024

About 40 minutes on the aircraft, we were finally on our way, no updates from the Captain until later part of the flight. Cabin crew came around to do the BOB (Buy On Board) service and this time, we noticed someone ordering water and wasn't charged so we did the same. Below) We were on final approach to runway 27L.

Turbulence

Aerotime

JULY 19, 2024

285 passengers and 11 crew members were on board the flight that day. The take-off and the en-route climb to the planned cruising altitude of 37,000ft (11,280m) was uneventful, with the first officer as the flying pilot. Although 111 of those onboard lost their lives when Flight 232 crash-landed, 185 survived.

Runway

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Reader Will asked me the following question, regarding a go around (often referred to as an aborted landing, missed approach, or rejected landing) that he experienced on a flight today: Today, I had an interesting experience on flight SK502 from London Heathrow (LHR) to Copenhagen (CPH), and I wanted to reach out with a question.

Airplanes

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

JULY 22, 2024

Since these aircraft were already installed with Aeroflot's cabin interior and configuration, the Indian airline decided to make some minor changes and that also means the airline didn't have to wait long to take delivery of the 6 aircraft. With a light load in this cabin, I went to explore some of the seats.

Cabin Crew

Fear of Landing

JANUARY 31, 2025

Flight 5342 was a scheduled domestic passenger flight from Wichita, Kansas on final approach for runway 33 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). , Unidentified Pilot in the air : Tower did you just see that? Tower Controller : PAT25, pass behind the CRJ. Tower Controller : Vis[ual] sep[aration] approved.

Air Traffic Control