Category: Blog
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Lufthansa’s Free Baggage Trick: Generous Gesture or Marketing Shenanigan?
Flying is full of little surprises, isn’t it? Whether it’s the delight of discovering your seat is right next to the bathroom (lucky you!) or the joy of being offered a complimentary drink on a two-hour flight, the airline experience is a mixed bag of thrills. But Lufthansa recently pulled a move that even I—a…
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Swiss International Airlines Flight LX-18: Handling an In-Flight Pressurization Issue
On September 13, 2024, Swiss International Airlines flight LX-18, an Airbus A330-300 en route from Zurich to Newark, encountered an in-flight pressurization issue that prompted the pilots to declare an emergency and return to Zurich. The crew’s swift and professional response ensured a safe outcome for all passengers and crew, highlighting the importance of effective…
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Speed Over Accuracy: Meet Captain Sum Ting Wong
Do you remember Captain Sum Ting Wong? If that name rings a bell, it’s probably because of one of the most embarrassing and unfortunate moments in aviation journalism history. It all happened back in 2013, when Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crashed on approach to San Francisco International Airport. While the accident itself was a tragedy,…
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Flying in and out of Vienna during Storm Boris – Pretty Unspectacular
Flying through storms always sounds a bit dramatic, doesn’t it? I’ll admit, I had some of those thoughts too when I learned I’d be flying in and out of Vienna during Storm Boris. Gusty winds, potential delays, and the mental image of dodging clouds were on my mind. But here’s the kicker—it wasn’t all that…
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Understanding Aviation Incidents: The Numbers, The Causes, and A Shout-out to avherald.com
There isn’t a single day that passes without an aviation incident occurring somewhere in the world. But don’t worry, incidents vary in severity and range from an unsafe landing gear indication to cracked windshield or bird strikes and most of them end-up without any damage, fatalities or injuries. Thanks to transparency and proactive reporting, the…
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Europe and Asia are back in demand
In this week’s latest route developments, American Airlines has unveiled its summer schedule for 2025, encompassing new European destinations. On the other side of the Atlantic, Air France made waves with the announcement of its inaugural route to Manila, Philippines. Let’s take a deep dive. Europe is back in popularity with American travelers. Four years…
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Why does Swiss balance first class weight with lead in the tail instead of better, heavier economy seats
Swiss International Air Lines recently made headlines with a rather unconventional move—adding around 1.5 tons of lead to the tails of some of their Airbus A330-300 aircraft. Why? To balance the weight caused by their luxurious new first-class suites. Let’s dive into the reasons behind this decision, its impact, and whether it’s a necessary trade-off.…
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Voepass 2283 accident – preliminary report
The investigation of the accident of the flight Voepass 2283 is still in progress and is lead by the Brazilian CENIPA – Centro de Investigação e Prevenção de Acidentes Aeronáuticos. The investigation did reach a first public milestone with the publication of an intermediary report. Before we dig into it, a few reminders: Click here…
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A Splash of Tradition in the Sky: The Water Cannon Salute
You know, the aviation industry is all about efficiency, safety, and streamlining operations. Every procedure is designed with precision, and there’s hardly room for anything that doesn’t serve a clear purpose. That’s what makes the water cannon salute such a delightful contradiction. It doesn’t serve any practical function—no added safety, no fuel-saving hack. It’s just…
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Cathay Pacific 383 – Engine fire after take-off – EASA orders inspections
Cathay Pacific flight CX383 from Hong Kong to Zurich suffered an engine failure shortly after take-off on the 2nd of September. It stopped its climb at 9’000 feet and flew two loops over the sea before being vectored back to the airport, where it did land without problem. The total flight time was 1h15 and…