Sam Chui
United Airlines MileagePlus Award Sale US To Japan
Spring has officially begun and with many reasons to visit Japan, United Airlines MileagePlus program just launched an amazing award sale from the US to Japan. Economy Class to Japan from 25,000 Miles For award bookings through April 7, 2023, and travel thru May 18, 2023, the MileagePlus program is...
Sam Chui
A380 and B747 Routes Network 2023 – Where do they fly to?
The below info is extracted from AeroRoutes B747 Summer 2023 Network The following is a list of Boeing 747 operator’s planned passenger scheduled service during the Northern summer 2023 season between 26MAR23 and 28OCT23. Information is correct as of 26MAR23, although further changes may be adjusted pending market demand and...
Suites and Lobbies
Video Review & Tour Four Seasons Oahu at Ko Olina
Here is my video review of the Four Seasons Resort Oahu at Ko Olina. You can read my full written review with photos, tips, and insights here.
Sam Chui
Business Class Deal: ANA/ITA Airways Sydney to Rome $2,860 Return
Note: This fare has VERY limited dates and is non-refundable, I would advise you to book the flight once you have a fixed travel plan on selected dates. Japan’s ANA and ITA Airways are offering great business-class fares where you can travel roundtrip from Sydney to Rome for as low...
Sam Chui
Miracle on Uni Air Flight 873 – MD-90’s Only Hull Loss
On August 24, 1999, a Uni Air MD-90 was operating a domestic flight from Taipei to Hualien in Taiwan. However, shortly after landing in Hualien, an explosion and fire broke out on board due to a leakage in a plastic bottle containing gasoline. As a result, Uni Air Flight 873...
Sam Chui
Male Airport Temporarily Closes After FlyDubai 737 Stuck on Runway
On 28th March 2023, operations at Velana International Airport, Male was temporarily halted after a FlyDubai Boeing 737 MAX became stuck on the runway as it suffered multiple tires burst on landing. The Boeing 737 MAX 9, with registration A6-FNC, was performing flight FZ1569 from Dubai, UAE to Male, Maldives....
Sam Chui
Etihad First Class Awards On A380 – How To Book Them?
Etihad Airways has recently activated its fleet of Airbus A380s and as of July, it will be back in service between Abu Dhabi(AUH) to London Heathrow (LHR) route. In the past, there were restrictions on First Class award availabilities but as of now, I am seeing some open First Class...
Sam Chui
Major Strike at Germany’s Major Airports – What you Need to Know?
Germany’s union ver.di and the railway and transport union EVG have called for a 24-hour strike on Monday, March 27, which is the largest strike in decades in the country. As a result, major disruptions in flight operations have been impacting over 400,000 passengers. Staff at major airports and other...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember Midway Airlines?
Midway Airlines was a low cost carrier in the United States that commenced operations on 31 October 1979. It purchased three Douglas DC-9 aircraft from TWA, and started flying from its base at Chicago Midway (hence the name) to Cleveland, Kansas City and Detroit. There were two iterations of the...
Sam Chui
Turbulence Injures Ten People on TAAG Angola Flight to Lisbon
On 23rd March 2023, ten people including cabin crew members were injured on board a TAAG Angola Airlines flight from Angola to Lisbon after it encountered severe turbulence en route. One of the flight attendants suffered a broken leg. The Airbus A330-300 with registration 9H-HFA (chartered from Hi-Fly) was operating TAAG...
Sam Chui
Off-duty Pilot Helps Land Southwest Flight After Captain Gets Incapacitated
On 22nd March 2023, a Southwest Airlines flight from Las Vegas to Columbus returned to Las Vegas after the captain suddenly became ill, requiring medical attention. In the meantime, a pilot from another airline who happened to be on board stepped in to help the co-pilot to land the aircraft....
Sam Chui
What’s Involved in a Diversion?
Diversions are an everyday occurrence in aviation. Most go unnoticed by the general public and are typically left out of the media, however some notable instances are often captured by passengers and broadcast to the world. Among these published cases are often a confused, scared, curious and even angry collection...
Sam Chui
Singapore Airlines Business Class Deal: Tokyo To Sydney From $2,234
Note: This ticket is non-refundable, I would advise you to book the flight once you have a fixed travel plan. Singapore Airlines is offering great business-class fares where you can travel roundtrip from Japan to Australia for $2,234 on its amazing combinations of A350s, B777s, or A380s. This is one...
Sam Chui
Introducing Thailand’s New Airline: Really Cool Airlines
Today marks an exciting moment for Thailand’s aviation industry as a brand new Thai full-service carrier called Really Cool Airlines is officially announced. This new airline will potentially compete directly with Thai Airways by offering lucrative onboard products and amenities. About Really Cool Airlines Really Cool Airlines is a Thai full-service...
TravelUpdate
Does anyone remember the airline Braniff International?
Braniff International was an airline founded at the end of the 1920s by brothers Paul and Tom Braniff. Originally flying from Oklahoma to Tulsa, it eventually based itself in Dallas and flew all over the United States. Remarkably, the airline became the only American carrier to fly the supersonic Concorde,...