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Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet Vs. Mikoyan MiG-35: How Do They Compare?

The highly successful Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and the limited production Mikoyan MiG-35.

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YouTuber Flies & Rates 28 US Airlines In One Week

The social media personality flew on as many airlines as possible.

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Why Do International Airlines File For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy In The US?

Even though Chapter 11 refers to US law, numerous international airlines have filed for bankruptcy under this code in recent years.

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The Key Differences Between A Passport Card & A Passport Book

For US citizens traveling exclusively by land or sea, obtaining a passport card is cheaper, although it cannot be used for air travel.

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Raleigh-Durham International: North Carolina's Second-Busiest Airport

Raleigh-Durham International Airport is not only vital for North Carolina but the United States’ Mid-Atlantic region too.

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Revealed: The USA's 10 Longest Non-Stop Flights This Year

They have a block time of up to 19h 10m!

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The New Terminal 1 At San Diego Airport: A Closer Look At The Impressive Project

Construction started in November 2021, and various stages of completion are expected by 2028.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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1.7+ Million Summer Seats: The USA's Top 10 Domestic Routes

The route currently ranking seventh was top of the list in 2019.

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Air Canada Plans First Passenger Boeing 767 Flights To The US Since 2020

It will be the only scheduled passenger 767 service between Canada and the US.

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How Many Flight Hours Do You Need To Become An Airline Pilot?

Most of the world has a 250 hour minimum requirement for commercial pilots.

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16+ Years: Qantas’ Oldest Airbus A380 Returns To Service

It has become the world's oldest active A380.

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Just 121 Miles: Southwest's New Very Short Route

It becomes its fifth-shortest route network-wide and its second-shortest in the US mainland.

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Over 10,000 Miles: The World's Longest 1-Stop Routes

They include new and returning airport pairs, shaking up the order.

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The Most Notable New Airline Routes This Week

Routes go to the heart of airlines and airports, and I celebrate them in my weekly newsletter.

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60+ Weekly Flights: The World's Most Served Long Haul Routes

Can you guess the eight routes that are featured?

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