One Mile at a Time
MAY 24, 2025
OMAAT reader Alan shared a frustrating situation he recently faced for an award ticket he booked for his mom, and asked for my take. Let me share my thoughts, as this is an unusual one. Cathay Pacific first class ticket unknowingly canceled Alan redeemed miles for his mom to fly Cathay Pacific first class, a ticket booked through Cathay Pacifics own loyalty program.
Plane and Pilot
MAY 24, 2025
One of the most confounding things about a visual illusion is the fact that knowing the illusion, understanding its a trick, doesnt stop us from being fooled. On September 30, 2023, a pilot who crashed in his Cessna 150 was a victim of an issue we all know, but he couldnt see it. At the start of September hed flown from home, a New Hampshire residential airpark, down to T.F.
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One Mile at a Time
MAY 24, 2025
Heres a fantastic and long overdue development United & AFA reach tentative agreement on new contract The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA) and United Airlines have announced that theyve reached a historic agreement on a new contract for 28,000 flight attendants. The union states that the agreement includes the following: Industry leading compensation Industry leading retro pay Hotel, scheduling, reserve, and other quality of life improvements In the first year alone, flight attenda
Flying Magazine
MAY 24, 2025
Aircraft engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney says it has resumed talks with striking machinists as the work stoppage nears its fourth week. In a statement , the company said it restarted contract negotiations with members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) on Thursday. The union represents about 3,000 workers striking at two Pratt facilities in central Connecticut.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 24, 2025
A student tried to scam the Sicilian government for 180,000, by submitting 2,600 boarding passes, in some cases claiming to take three flights at once. Say what?!? Thanks to aeroTELEGRAPH for reporting this, and Klaus for flagging it. Sicily subsidizes airline tickets for residents Sicily is remote, and isnt connected by road to mainland Italy. That poses a challenge for Sicilys nearly five million residents.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is currently investigating the probable causes of the Cessna 550 crash into a residential neighborhood in San Diego, which resulted in six fatalities, burned vehicles, and the destruction of at least one home. While many details remain unclear, investigators are analyzing a range of clues to piece together what happened.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 24, 2025
Admittedly European aviation is perhaps a bit too regulated in certain ways, and sometimes you need some parties to push the boundaries in order to force change. However, I cant help but think that Ryanair maybe crosses that line Ryanair suggests seven-minute delay causes diversion Ryanair has put out an angry press release , with the following title: Ryanair Flight Diverted After 7-Minute Weather-Related Delay LuBB Again Rejects Exemption From Night Flight Ban Wait, a flight had a seven-minute
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One Mile at a Time
MAY 24, 2025
The US Department of Justice has announced that it has reached a deal with Boeing , which will allow the aircraft manufacturer to avoid prosecution over two deadly 737 MAX 8 crashes, which ultimately claimed 346 lives. Boeing & DOJ reach $1.1 billion non-prosecution agreement Boeing and the DOJ have reached a non-prosecution agreement, which allows Boeing to avoid being labeled a felon.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Over this upcoming Memorial Day travel weekend, both the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are preparing for high passenger and flight volumes as the United States kicks off its peak summer travel season. During the period starting on May 22 and ending on May 28, the TSA anticipates screening more than 18 million travelers as REAL ID compliance requirements come into effect for the first time.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 24, 2025
On the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, The National Lottery Heritage Fund has announced a major investment of 13.7 million to support the preservation and transformation of two iconic military heritage sites in the UK. The funding will help revamp the RAF Museum Midlands in Cosford and create a new Royal Marines Experience at Portsmouth Historic Dockyardtwo projects that aim to safeguard and share the remarkable stories of British service personnel, particularly their pivotal rol
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
US engine manufacturer Pratt & Whitney has reached a tentative agreement with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM). The news comes after a nearly three-week strike, involving approximately 3,000 P&W employees at the company's Connecticut facilities. Machinists began their strike on May 4, 2025, calling for stronger job security, higher wages, enhanced retirement benefits, and better health care coverage.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 24, 2025
PRESS RELEASE This Memorial Day weekend, the Michigan Flight Museum will commemorate fallen service members through a series of ceremonial flyovers and parade appearances across southeastern Michigan and Illinois. The museums historic aircraft and signature Tribute Rosies Drill Team will be featured in several local events, offering a powerful reminder of the wartime sacrifices made both in combat and on the home front.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Apparently, the Duchess of Sussex flies American Airlines. Meghan Markle flew the Dallas-based carrier recently, and left a lasting impression on her cabin crew. A TikTok made by one of the flight attendants working the flight revealed that Markle left a kind note for the crew, prompting social media users to share enthusiasm for the flight attendant's experience.
Vintage Aviation News
MAY 24, 2025
On this day in aviation history, May 24, 195669 years agothe Piper PA-24 Comanche made its maiden flight at the Piper Aircraft Company headquarters in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. At the controls of Comanche serial number 24-1, registered as N2024P, was company test pilot Jay Myer. This inaugural flight marked the beginning of a distinguished legacy in general aviationone that would span decades and leave a lasting impression on private aviation.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Emirates, one of the world's best-known airlines, continues to dominate the long-haul aviation space. From its home at Dubai International Airport (DXB), the airline is celebrating its record $6.2 billion in recorded profit for the financial year ending March 31. How is the airline celebrating such a historic year?
All Plane
MAY 24, 2025
Flight#: RS701 From: Seoul-Incheon (ICN) To: Tokyo-Narita (NRT) Flight time: 2h Aircraft: Airbus A321 Air Seoul is one of the several low cost airlines in South Korea, some of which are owned by the large full-service carriers. In fact, Air Seoul is, together with Air Busan (named after the countrys second largest city), one of two low-cost subsidiaries of Asiana, Koreas second largest airline.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
A Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 aircraft en route to Seville, Spain, flew without a pilot for approximately ten minutes after the first officer suffered a seizure shortly after the captain had temporarily left the cockpit for a break.
Flying Magazine
MAY 24, 2025
Music executive and aviation enthusiast Dave Shapiro has been identified as the owner of the private aircraft that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood on Thursday. An Associated Press report cited the music agency Sound Talent Group, which confirmed Shapiro, 42, died in the crash along with two employees. All six people aboard the Cessna Citation 550 were killed in the crash as the pilotwhose name hasnt been specifiedattempted to approach Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (KMYF) for landing d
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
CommuteAir announced it will be closing its maintenance facility at Lincoln Airport in Lincoln, Nebraska. The carrier first opened the facility two years ago, when it started operating flights to United Airlines' Denver hub. But now, the regional airline is closing the facility, resulting in 100 jobs being cut from the company.
AV Web
MAY 24, 2025
One of the Air Force’s least photographed airframes was front and center and seemingly posing for pictures and videos last week as it left its normal haunts in the Nevada Test and Training Range for a broad-daylight trip to a civilian airport in Bentonville, Arkansas. The NT-43A radar cross section measurement aircraft even stopped for fuel on the return trip at the airport in Amarillo after visiting Bentonville.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Today, airliners are powered by two engines. This has been the standard for decades, and except for the large double-decker quadjets, you'll only see two engines on almost any airliner that you'll set foot on. But this wasn't always the case. Four-engined aircraft like today's Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 have been around for over a century, however, the Jet Age produced another kind of airliner: the trijet.
The Aviationist
MAY 24, 2025
The exercise focused on maritime operations to reflect the growing need for MQ-9 capabilities in the Indo-Pacific region, said the Air Force. The recent Exercise Reaper Smoke, held late in April at March Air Reserve Base in California, saw U.S. Air Force Reserve and California Air National Guard – whose 163rd Attack Wing hosted the […] The post USAF MQ-9 Reapers Prepare for Maritime Operations in the Indo-Pacific with Exercise Reaper Smoke appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
The Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System, or MCAS , is a flight control software function developed by Boeing to help stabilize aircraft pitch under specific flight conditions. It works by automatically adjusting the horizontal stabilizer to lower the aircrafts nose if it begins to climb too steeply. MCAS was introduced on the 737 MAX after Boeing identified changes in pitch behavior due to the aircrafts new engine configuration.
The Aviationist
MAY 24, 2025
At least two Strike Eagles have been employed in the tests, equipped with four or six LAU-131 pods which would allow to carry up to 42 rockets during drone-hunting missions. Some images recently surfaced online show U.S. Air Force (USAF) F-15E Strike Eagles based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, flying with a variety of […] The post New Photos of F-15Es Testing Laser-Guided APKWS Rockets at Eglin AFB appeared first on The Aviationist.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Founded in 2007, BA CityFlyer is the regional offshoot of UK flag carrier British Airways. It flies 20 aircraft to 33 destinations, and London City Airport (LCY) is one of the airline's three main operating bases. These facilities also include the likes of London Stansted Airport (STN) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
Cranky Flier
MAY 24, 2025
AI is at it again. This one might give you nightmares… sorry about that. The Cranky Cockpit – feat. Brett Snyder – The Indian #AvGeek Vishal Mehra had me on his Indian-focused podcast, and we talked about that market along with much more. It’s a really interesting region these days, so I really appreciated being able to come chat.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Ryanair and easyJet are two of the leading low-cost carriers in the world and two of the largest airlines in terms of the number of passengers carried in Europe. Ryanair and easyJet operate models that minimize costs by only operating one family of narrowbody aircraft. These British Isles-based carriers boast comparatively young fleets, and both have hundreds of aircraft on order.
Pilot Institute
MAY 24, 2025
To become a pilot, you need 40 hours of flight time, be at least 17, pass a medical exam, and complete written and oral exams. For many aviation enthusiasts, flying is a dream, a fantasy fueled by Superman, comics, and stories. A Private Pilot’s license can turn that dream into reality. But with any license comes limits and responsibilities. This article will help you understand what a Private Pilot license allows, where its restricted, and how to use it responsibly.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
One of the largest aviation markets in the United States is facing serious shortages as the busy summer travel season arrives. Major airports in Houston, Texas are significantly short on air traffic controllers. This challenge comes as facilities across the nation grapple with both dated infrastructure and staffing shortages, which threaten to cause disruptions across airline operations.
One Mile at a Time
MAY 24, 2025
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! Im spending time with my parents this weekend, and still dont have any immediate travel plans, but that tends to change pretty last minute. Memorial Day is typically considered the start of the busy summer travel period, so Im sure a lot of people are jetting off somewhere fun. On the points & travel front, this week United flight attendants got a tentative new contract, American opened its newest Flagship Lounge, Thailand introduced new prote
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Beginning Thursday, Allegiant Air began operating nonstop flights between Portland International Airport (PDX) and four airports: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Bishop International Airport (FNT), Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
All Plane
MAY 24, 2025
Central Asia has been, these last few years, one of the hottest regions in the world when it comes to the growth of the commercial aviation industry. And, of course, Kazakhstan, as the largest country in the region, has been at the centre of this trend. On 29th April 2025 I was in Astana, the rather futuristic newly-developed capital of Kazakhstan , for the 7th Central Asia Aviation Summit and to interview on stage Peter Foster, CEO of the largest airline in Central Asia, Air Astana.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Frontier Airlines is expanding its presence in Atlanta and San Juan by launching five new routes. The budget airline has launched three routes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and two from its base at Luis Muoz Marn International Airport (SJU) in Puerto Rico.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Flair Airlines , Canada's leading independent ultra-low-cost-carrier, is an airline based in Edmonton, Alberta, operating a network of scheduled and charter flights across Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Dominican Republic, and Mexico, With a fleet of all Boeing 737 aircraft, the airline is branded as no-frills, in a bid to offer Canada's the cheapest travel possible across the vast country.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Airlines regularly adjust their flight schedules. This is especially true approaching the peak summer months of July and August, by which time schedules need to be fully in place to meet the increased demand.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
While Cathay Pacific may be the most famous Hong Kong-based airline, it is far from the only one. Hong Kong Airlines is another notable airline based at Hong Kong International Airport, and was established in 2006. It offers flights to almost 30 destinations in the Asia-Pacific region and operates a fleet of around 30 passenger aircraft. Hong Kong Airlines has continued to expand over the last few years and plans to challenge Cathay Pacific for dominance on many key routes.
Simple Flying
MAY 24, 2025
Hawaiian Airlines is making a major equipment swap on its services to New York City. The route will soon be served by the Airbus A330-200, replacing the airline's new Boeing 787-9s. Service between New York and Honolulu is among the longest routes in the Hawaiian network, but the airline's new parent company might have new plans for Hawaiian's Dreamliners.
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