Category: Blog
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A Helicopter Taxi in NYC, what is BLADE?
If you have ever traveled from New York’s two main intercontinental airports, JFK and EWR, you will be familiar with just how difficult and costly getting to Manhattan can be. There is public transport as an option, but it can be considerably slower than catching an Uber. For today’s example, we will look at a…
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Air France Flights Reroutings Explained: Understanding Safety Precautions Over the Red Sea and Beyond
Airlines Adjust Flight Routes in Response to Security Risks Over the Red Sea and Beyond In recent weeks, heightened security concerns over the Red Sea and surrounding regions have prompted airlines to reevaluate their flight paths. Notably, Air France recently rerouted flights due to sightings of “luminous objects” over the Red Sea, a decision that…
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Overview: Recent Surge in Bomb Threats to Indian Airlines
In October 2024, Indian airlines experienced an unprecedented wave of hundreds of bomb threats, disrupting hundreds of domestic and international flights. This series of incidents has impacted major carriers, including IndiGo, Vistara, Air India, SpiceJet, and Akasa Air, resulting in significant delays, emergency security responses, and increased vigilance across the aviation sector. Strikingly, no threats…
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Starlink, Qatar Airways and Calls on Board – With Great On-Board Connectivity Comes Great Responsibility
Introduction: The “Nightmare” Flight of 2025 Picture this: It’s October 2025, and you’re buckling up for a long-haul flight. Thanks to the brand-new Starlink-powered internet, you’re set for high-speed Wi-Fi at 35,000 feet. You settle in, looking forward to a relaxing journey, imagining quiet browsing and maybe even live-streaming the latest game. But just as…
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The Unusual Cockpit Access Breach on SriLankan Airlines Flight UL607
SriLankan Airlines Captain Locks Co-Pilot Out of Cockpit: What We Know So Far A recent mid-flight incident on SriLankan Airlines flight UL607 from Sydney to Colombo has raised serious concerns regarding cockpit procedures. The captain reportedly locked his female co-pilot out of the cockpit after she left for a restroom break. While the flight landed…
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Two Aerial Ads And A Trick…
On my last flight out of Vienna coming back to Frankfurt, I noticed the field of a smart farmer. I don’t know if they do that between seasons or on a permanent basis, but look at the crops on the picture below. You can clearly read a slogan – “Damit Ihr Vermögen wächst” – and…
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Not Every Media-Reported ‘Emergency Landing’ Is an Emergency
Emergency Landing vs. Diversion: Clearing Up the Confusion If you’ve ever followed aviation news, you’ve probably seen headlines announcing an “emergency landing” when, in reality, it was a simple diversion. The media often uses the terms interchangeably, but in aviation, they represent very different situations. Let’s dive into the differences and clear up this confusion,…
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Can Free Airline Coffee Be Data-Driven? The Psychology and Engineering Behind a Thoughtful Gesture. Well Done, Austrian Airlines!
An Attention with Intention As a frequent traveler, I often find myself with plenty of opportunities to observe where airlines and airports could improve. From delayed flights to long luggage delivery times and less-than-ideal boarding processes, I’ve been no stranger to pointing out inefficiencies and frustrations. But for once, I have something positive to report—a…
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The Great Mouse Escape: A Surprising Diversion on SAS Flight SK-4683
When we think about in-flight incidents, we typically imagine turbulence, technical issues, or perhaps even an unruly passenger. But a mouse sighting leading to a flight diversion? That’s not something you hear about every day. Yet, this is precisely what happened on SAS flight SK-4683 from Oslo to Malaga—a journey that took an unexpected detour…
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When Going the Extra Mile… or City? My Amsterdam Flight Story
If there’s one thing I appreciate on a flight, it’s when the crew goes the extra mile to engage with passengers. But what happens when that extra mile feels more like an unexpected detour to a different city? Well, let me tell you about my recent flight to Amsterdam and how a well-intentioned captain’s announcement…