How United Airlines' Lie-Flat Boeing 757 Ruled Premium Transcon & What's About To Replace It
United plans to eventually replace its premium 757 fleet with A321XLR aircraft.
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5 Airlines Where Premium Economy Is The Smarter Buy Than Business Class In 2026
Many airlines offer excellent premium economy fares that make it not worth the cost of upgrading to business class on some routes.
373 Passengers Stranded For 10+ Without AC On Emirates A380 After Late-Night Diversion
After spending the night on the aircraft on the ramp, passengers eventually reached Shanghai.
Air Canada Latest To Introduce Basic Business Class Fare With New Restrictions
As demand for premium travel grows, Air Canada's introduction of basic business class and premium economy fares aligns the carrier with its partners.
How Much Does A Boeing 747 Engine Cost?
For many 747-400 freighters, the cost of a major engine overhaul can exceed the market value of the airframe itself.
How Delta Air Lines Quietly Built A Backup Plan For Its Longest Airbus A350 Route
Why Delta Air Lines uses a lower-capacity Airbus A350 on its longest Atlanta–Johannesburg flight—and why fewer seats matter.
Breeze Airways Has Dropped Flights To These 6 Airports [Full List]
All six airports were removed between 2022 and 2026. Find out more here!
The Airline Known To Have The World's Most Comfortable Premium Economy Seat
What Emirates has done to differentiate premium economy from the competition.
Boeing Completes 737 MAX 7 & MAX 10 Flight Testing, Clearing Path For 2027 Deliveries
The two variants are the last of the MAX family awaiting certification.
How The McDonnell Douglas MD-80 Outlasted The Jet Built To Replace It
The MD-90 was built to replace the MD-80. Instead, the older jet outlasted it. Here's why fleet size mattered more than technology.
American Airlines’ Legendary Mechanic Passes Away At 100 After Record-Breaking 80-Year Career
American Airlines legend Al Blackman has died aged 100 after an unmatched 80-year career, leaving behind a remarkable aviation maintenance legacy.
The 10 Easiest Airports To Transit Through In 2026
Most of these hubs are in Asia, balancing efficiency with amenities.
Delta CRJ-900 & Frontier A320 Collide During Pushback At Charlotte Airport
Delta CRJ-900 and Frontier A320neo collided during pushback at Charlotte Airport, cancelling both flights and prompting an investigation.
Why Did Emirates Order The Boeing 777X And Not More Airbus A350s?
A closer look at Emirates' fleet strategy and how it differs from other airlines.
American Airlines Launches 2 New International Routes From This Major Hub Next Week
The carrier will now have a record number of routes from New York to Canada, but things are not quite as they seem. Find out more here!
What The 4-Digit Code Every Commercial Aircraft Broadcasts Actually Tells Air Traffic Control
Every commercial flight has a squawk code. Learn why there are only 4,096 codes, what 7500, 7600, and 7700 mean, and how ATC uses them.
How Much An Airbus A380 Actually Costs Per Flight Hour In 2026
The A380 is one of the world's most expensive aircraft to operate, with most airlines seeking to transition to more fuel-efficient jets.
Boeing Backlog Hits Massive $715 Billion Record In Q2 Surge
The US planemaker's deliveries are also up year-on-year.
What's It Like Inside United's New Airbus A321XLR?
Alejandro of Simple Flying goes over the 3 types of seating inside United's brand new Airbus A321XLR.
Inside The $1.5 Billion Deal That Would Make The KF-21 A Global Fighter
With the KF-21 now entering service in South Korea, KAI is lining up four very promising export customers for its new fighter jet.