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Why US Airports' ICAO Codes Start With The Letter K
The K-prefix was assigned by the International Civil Aviation Organization to the continental United States.
What Are The Best Seats In Each Class On Emirates' Airbus A380s?
How to make the most of your time onboard the UAE flag carrier's double-decker giants.
How Long Do I Need To Connect At Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport?
Affording your self enough time to connect can save you quite the hassle.
Censorship On Inflight Entertainment - Who Decides What You Watch?
Sometimes movies, or individual scenes, cannot be shown on particular routes.
Justfly.com Shares Top Tips For Smarter Trips In 2024
Canadian online travel agent justfly.com has shared its insider tips for easier travel.
In Photos: The Convair CV-240 Family's Many Variants
The Convair CV-240 was produced for just seven years, but saw several variants and over 1,000 deliveries in that time.
Airline Special Meals & Their Codes: Everything You Need To Know
Our guide to the various special airline meals that accommodate dietary restrictions and religious traditions.
The Boeing 757: An Aircraft That Changed The Nature Of Flying To Hawaii
The plane ushered in new opportunities and possibilities in travel to and from the island-state.
Unlike Where Passengers Sit: Why Cockpit Seats Sometimes Have Sheepskin Covers
Did you ever notice that pilots sometimes have fluffy seats?
Throwback: When A 737 Nearly Used Heligoland's 400-Meter Runway
The aircraft performed a touch-and-go, which was a good job given the very short runway available.
Not Heathrow: The Pan Am 707 That Mistakenly Landed At RAF Northolt
The crew only realized their mistake after landing at the wrong aerodrome.
Juhu Aerodrome: The Story Of India's First Civil Aviation Airport
It has played an important part in India's aviation history, from being the first civil airport to a hub for general aviation today.
What Was The First Jetliner To Be Fitted With An APU?
Such technology was introduced early in the jet age with the Boeing 727.
Why Aircraft Have Small, Round Windows
Aircraft tend to use nearly the same window design, which is small and round - this is not only aesthetic but also for safety.
Why Boeing Never Built Its Proposed Propfan-Powered 7J7 Aircraft
A very unique American-made offering that never was.
The Thinking Behind Avoiding The Letter I When It Comes To Seat Designations
Why it's very challenging to find a row with seat "I."
The Story Of Honolulu Airport's Reef Runway
The Reef Runway allowed Honolulu International Airport to expand substantially.