Although United is gradually phasing out its international first class product, 777-2oos featuring an eight-seat first class section could conceivably be operating for the next three years as United gradually retrofits its fleet. What is the difference between Polaris...
A Fascinating Recollection of 09/11 from Onboard an Airplane

Today marks the 16th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. I’ve consciously chosen not to single out this day on the blog over the last couple years, but after reading the stirring recollection of an airline passenger on...
Turkish Airlines Considers 747-8i

Turkish Airlines is reportedly in talks with Boeing to acquire eight 747-8i jets for use on passenger flights. We’ve heard rumors for years about interest from Turkish Airlines in acquiring 747-8s (and A380s) but past 747 rumors centered around...
Live and Let’s Fly Weekend Digest: September 10, 2017

After three consecutive weeks of travel, it was great to be home this week. I’m traveling a bit in the week ahead, but just with family and just by car. Hurricane Harvey and Irma have dominated news headlines this...