The Why, How and Where of Flight Diversions
While diversions do happen frequently, the decision to land a plane perhaps hundreds or thousands of miles from its destination is not taken lightly. A look at why planes divert and how pilots, dispatchers and managers choose w...
Third Time Lucky – Flight Review of Etihad Airways Pearl Business Class
Having experienced Etihad first class (and perhaps less fortunate to experience its economy class), I had a chance to try its Pearl Business Class cabin.
Chilean President Declares Days of Mourning for Plane Crash Victims
Chilean President Sebastián Piñera on Sunday announced two days of national mourning starting from Monday in memory of the 21 people who died in a plane crash on Friday.
Gone Gliding – Part Two
Howard Slutsken's gone gliding, and taking us along for the ride! Follow along as he guides us through the preflight process and take-off.
Bayswater Point State Park, Popular Kennedy Airport Planespotting Location, to Close April 1st
A state park popular with planespotters for its prime views of JFK International Airport is slated to become a victim of massive budget cuts when the state's new fiscal year begins April 1st.