Why A Boeing 777X Freighter Would Be A Really Good Idea
Boeing is eagerly looking forward to a post-crisis world where jet sales pick up in earnest. However, that…
20 Years Since 9/11: A Reflection
For many, it is hard to reckon that it has been 20 years since the fateful Tuesday when…
What The Frontier Airlines Miami Incident Shows About Travel In 2021
It has been quite a day on social media with a video circulating of an unruly passenger on…
Transatlantic Hopes For The Summer Begin To Dissipate In The UK
The last few months have seen massive hope, tied with a need for transatlantic travel to open via…
Opinion: Will Online Meetings Replace Business Travel?
Depending on who you ask, business travel is either significantly and permanently changed or could be just taking…
Embracing Digitalization – What Aviation Can Learn From The UK Energy Taskforce
Last month the Minister for Energy, Anne Trevelyan, announced the launch of an Energy Digitalisation Taskforce in the…
Opinion: Are Paid Airport Lounges Worth It?
As many passengers begin taking to the skies once again, one part of the airport experience will return:…
Opinion: Why The US Will Not Have A Government Vaccine Passport
As countries worldwide look at the possibility of creating some kind of COVID-19 passports to help get people…
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 54: Vincenzo Pace Aviation Photographer Interview
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Hosted this week by Tom Boon, our…
Happy New Year From The Simple Flying Team
From the whole Simple Flying team, I’d love to use this opportunity to wish you a very Happy…
The Impact Of The Pandemic From The Eyes Of A United Flight Attendant
The global health crisis is taking its toll on all walks of society. Amid the pandemic, Simple Flying…
What Is The Buzz About Microsoft Flight Simulator?
A month ago, Microsoft caused a buzz in the aviation community by releasing the latest installment of its…
Should US Airlines Receive Additional Government Support?
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) gave a lifeline to tens of thousands of…
How Will Air Fares Be Affected Following COVID-19?
One of the biggest questions frequent fliers are asking themselves right now is how COVID will affect future…
Why The Airbus A380 Was Not A Complete Failure
The A380 will be ending production soon. It never sold as well as twinjet Airbus A350s, A330s, or…
Why You Could Be Better Off Connecting Than Flying Nonstop
For most people, nonstop flights offer a kind of convenience that is unmatched. A nonstop flight means less…
Could Coronavirus Lead To The End Of Change Fees?
With airlines waiving change fees due to the coronavirus, free flight alteration has become the new norm. Is…
Opinion: Mask Policies Still Need To Be Strengthened
On my Southwest Airlines flight, a passenger without a mask was allowed to board the aircraft– seemingly contrary…
Opinion: Airlines Could Offer 2 Types Of Flights To Earn A Profit And Social Distance
Social distancing on flights has become a big point of discussion in recent weeks. A US Senator is…
The Simple Flying Podcast Episode 20: Why Loganair Doesn’t Fly To Germany & A Boeing 747 Update
Simple Flying’s latest podcast is live and ready for you to enjoy. Can you believe we’ve already reached…
Why United Is In Good Hands With Scott Kirby
Last month, United Airlines appointed Scott Kirby as its new chief executive officer. The Chicago-based carrier’s former president…
COVID Accelerates The End Of The Inflight Magazine– Here’s Why That’s Good
In recent months, many international airlines have bid farewell to their inflight magazines. The glossy entertainment and duty-free…
10 Tips For Flying With Young Children During The COVID-19 Pandemic
It may not be possible to avoid traveling with young children during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the prospect…
Opinion – Why I Won’t Miss The MD ‘Mad Dog’ Aircraft
By June, Delta will retire its aging MD aircraft. Known fondly as the “Mad Dog,” the airplane has…