On October 28, 2016, an American Airlines Boeing 767 performing flight 383 experienced an engine failure during its takeoff roll at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The uncontained failure of the right engine led to a severe fire, compelling the crew to abort takeoff and evacuate all those onboard. Due to...

For early next year, multiple airlines from OneWorld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently offering trans-Atlantic Business Class deals from North America to Europe for as low as $1,836 roundtrip. Here are the deals from the US and Canada to Europe categorized according to the destinations in Europe. Keep in...

Lufthansa Group has ordered up to 200 narrowbody aircraft including firm orders for 40 Airbus A220s and 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with options for an additional 120 aircraft. Scheduled for deliveries from 2026 until 2032, this deal is valued at $9 billion at list prices, even though airlines...

There are quite some changes we can see at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) during these times. With a new investor consortium around Air France-KLM, SAS is planning to leave the Star Alliance in favor of SkyTeam. I had a chat with Scandinavian Airlines President & CEO Anko van der Werff during...

Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, promotional award tickets are subject to availability due to limited seat capacity. Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles year-end redemption sale is currently offering a 30% Miles discount on select award tickets in all cabins. This promotion applies for travel to or from 150 cities,...

Qantas has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220, becoming the 20th operator of the type. The first A220 is currently en route to its new home operating a four-leg ferry flight from Montreal Mirabel to Sydney, with stops in Vancouver, Honolulu and Nadi. The A220-300 with registration VH-X4A is...

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Türkiye’s national carrier, Turkish Airlines, will expand its fleet with an order for 220 Airbus aircraft, made up of 150 Airbus A321s and 70 A350 widebody aircraft (50 A350-900s, 15 A350-1000s and 5 A350F freighters). This follows two orders from the airline for 10 A350-900s in September and four A350-900s...

Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, fares can be sold out fast. British Airways and Star Alliance carriers are once again back with First Class sale which will be great for those who have plans to cross the Atlantic on First Class cabin. British Airways and American Airlines are potentially...

Alaska Airlines has announced that it plans to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal valued at $1.9 billion, paving the way for the formation of the fifth-largest U.S. carrier. This move would grant Alaska Airlines control of over 50% of the Hawaii flights market. Additionally, Hawaiian Airlines is expected to...

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