Engine Failure Part IV – MD83 – Fully Loaded and Overweight
The Captain was working the radios and I was at the controls as we took off from runway 18L on our way to Mexico City for what was…
Three places for the best sunny holidays in March!
With Christmas behind us and Spring slowly but steadily approaching, it’s natural that most people start daydreaming or planning their next sunny escapade! March is usually a strange…
5 Things to Know Before Traveling to Phuket
Even for people who visit frequently, Phuket is one of the must-see parts of any trip to the Southeast Asian nation of Thailand. That’s because Phuket offers a…
A Travel Guide to Ko Pha Ngan
Ko Pha Ngan is one of many islands that dot the gulf coast of Thailand. A popular tourist destination, Ko Pha Ngan has long been a prime spot…
Engine Failure Part III – Idle Props are Hard to Hide
You might be surprised how often passengers on board a jet airplane are completely unaware of an engine failure. 80% of the thrust produced by the CFM56 clinging…
AA flight attendants express concerns as for Boeing 737 Max
Flight attendants union operating flights by American Airlines are concerned about the reliability of the Boeing 737 Max. They doubt its safety. So, they urge to take actions…
Some airlines operate empty aircraft
Hard to believe but there are absolutely empty planes flying across different destinations with a crew onboard. It seems to be money down the drain and a bad…
BA customers still waiting for refunds
Customers who were supposed to fly by flights operated by British Airways are still waiting for their compensations. They were because of the pilots’ strikes. They took place…
Ryanair’s tips which seat to choose when in a rush
The flights operated by Ryanair are a choice of many British travelers due to their reasonable fares. And the airline company let the cat out of the bag…
Tui requests 47 ‘sick’ travelers off flight to Manchester
The airline company made 47 ‘sick’ travelers off the flight fearing that the plane would have to divert due to medical issues. The flight operated by TUI was…