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Emily Derrick

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Journalist - Emily has had a passion for writing since she was in her teens, graduating with a bachelors in English Literature before going on to specialize in travel journalism. Her appetite to investigate the future of aviation and close relationship with suppliers such as Boeing makes her a powerful asset to the Simple Flying Team. Based in Montpellier, France.
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Spirit Airlines Gate Agent Hospitalized Following Passenger Attack

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 19, 2021
Two gate agents working for Spirit Airlines in Detroit Metro Airport have been injured after three passengers became…
Virgin Atlantic
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Virgin Atlantic Set To Increase Number Of Cargo Flights

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 18, 2021
Virgin Atlantic is looking to make the most of an increase in demand for cargo flights. The airline…
Air France KLM Airbus
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Government Support For Air France-KLM Delayed

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 18, 2021
The Air France-KLM group is still waiting on additional government support after negotiations have reached a standstill. The…
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United Airlines Could Be About To Outsource Its Catering

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 15, 2021
According to reports, United Airlines is exploring options for outsourcing its inflight catering to a third party. The…
Delta Annual Results
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Delta Air Lines Posts $12.4 Billion Loss For 2020

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 14, 2021
Today, Delta Air Lines released its Q4 results and its annual results for one of the most difficult…
Frontier
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Frontier Joins Other Carriers Banning Emotional Support Animals

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 12, 2021
Frontier may have animals on its livery, but you won’t find any in the cabin anymore. The airline…
virgin-atlantic-747-getty
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Virgin Atlantic Offers Frequent Flyer Status Match For BA Customers

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 11, 2021
Virgin Atlantic has announced a new bonus offer for British Airways customers. The airline’s new program will see…
Thai Airways
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Second COVID Wave Hits Thai Domestic Travel

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 11, 2021
As we enter 2021, airlines worldwide are looking forward to recovering and hoping to see passenger growth as…
TAP Air Portugal
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Portugal Expects EU To Approve TAP Rescue By April

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 8, 2021
The rescue plan for Portugal’s struggling flag carrier TAP Air Portugal will soon reach a crucial point. Portugal’s…
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Wizz Air Follows Ryanair With UK Flight Schedule Cuts

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 7, 2021
As the UK enters another strict lockdown, Wizz Air has followed Ryanair’s example and is making dramatic changes…
Austrian Airlines Boeing 767 retirement
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What Will Happen To Austrian Airlines’ Retired Boeing 767s?

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 5, 2021
Austrian Airlines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, still operates a fleet of six Boeing 767s. However, at least three…
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Aer Lingus Eyes Manchester-US Seat Sales By End Of The Week

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 4, 2021
Aer Lingus is one step closer to operating direct flights between the UK and the US. According to…
Lufthansa 747-8
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Buenos Aires Tug Catches Fire Preparing To Push Lufthansa 747

  • byEmily Derrick
  • January 4, 2021
A Lufthansa Boeing 747-8 escaped with almost no damage after the tug pushing the aircraft caught fire. The…
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The Boeing 737 MAX: Which Countries Have Unbanned The Plane?

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 31, 2020
As 2020 comes to a close, Boeing can officially say it was the year the 737 MAX was…
Wizz Air, Ryanair, Easyjet
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Low Cost Carriers Alter Shareholder Voting Rights Ahead Of Brexit

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 29, 2020
Two major low-cost carriers, Ryanair and Wizz Air, have confirmed that come January 1st, UK shareholders will have…
Japan Airlines boeing 777
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Japan Airlines 777 With 32 Passengers To JFK Returns To Tokyo

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 28, 2020
On the weekend, a Japan Airlines Boeing 777 returned to Tokyo after onboard checks indicated there were issues…
Solaseed pokemon plane
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Pokémon Planes Brought Back By Japan’s Solaseed Air

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 28, 2020
If you’re heading to Japan soon, you might find yourself flying on a Pokémon plane. Pokemon liveries haven’t…
WestJet 787 dreamliner
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Only 37 Maskless Passengers Have Ended Up On WestJet’s Ban List

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 24, 2020
While some US airlines have seen their no-fly lists grow by several hundred people over the last month,…
Faa AD Boeing 737
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Parents Of Maskless 2 Year Old Thrown Off United Flight Fly Delta

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 22, 2020
Parents who made headlines last week after being removed from a United Airlines flight when their two-year-old daughter…
United Getty
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United Passengers Could’ve Been Exposed To COVID-19

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 21, 2020
After the unfortunate death of a passenger on a United flight last Monday, reports are emerging that other…
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Emirates And Etihad Cancel Flights To Saudi Arabia

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 21, 2020
Both Emirates and Etihad Airways have temporarily suspended flights to Saudi Arabia amid fears of a new strain…
Alliance Airlines Embraer A190
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Australia’s Alliance Air Eyes Former American Airlines E190s

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 18, 2020
Australian carrier Alliance Airlines has signed an AU$85 million (US$65 million) deal for 16 Embraer E190s. The deal…
Pan Am Boeing 747 Lockerbie Bombing
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US Expected To Issue New Charges Over 1988 Pan Am 747 Bombing

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 17, 2020
Almost 32 years after the incident and 20 years after the only other charge, the US Department of…
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Airbus Wants More Government Support For Canadian Airlines

  • byEmily Derrick
  • December 15, 2020
Unlike many other nations, Canada hasn’t provided its airlines and aviation industry with any sector-specific financial support. Now,…
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