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Aaron Bailey-Aviation Journalist

Aaron Bailey

Aviation Journalist

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About Aaron Bailey

Journalist - Aaron joins the Simple Flying team with 14 years of experience in the travel & tourism industry. He has a background in airports and travel consulting for global companies in New Zealand, Europe, and North America. An Avid traveler, Aaron has visited 52+ countries across 5 continents. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand

Latest Articles

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Air New Zealand’s Economy Bunk Beds Will Launch This Year

Do you plan on booking a flight to test out these bunk beds in the sky?

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GOL Gets Approval For $950 Million Bankruptcy Loan

While the first tranch is set to be paid, the US judge wants more evidence before approving further funding.

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Jet Airways Consortium Ordered To Pay $18 Million By End Of January

Jet Airways may never take flight if the consortium doesn't pay up.

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Korean Air & Asiana Merger: What's The Latest?

Four routes to Europe and its cargo unit are expected to be sold, paving the way for the European Unions antitrust approval.

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The 5 Largest Airbus A350-1000 Fleets

Qatar Airways leads the pack with 23 active A350-1000s in the sky.

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Now Official: GOL Enters Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

Travelers are reminded that their services are scheduled to operate as usual.

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United Airlines To Offer 150+ Daily Flights To Canada This Summer

Quebec City is back on the agenda from Chicago this summer.

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Auckland Airport Rail Link Plans Canceled By New Zealand Government

New Zealand's newly formed government took no time in squashing the project.

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easyJet & Amsterdam Schiphol Reach Settlement Over Summer 2022 Disruptions

Financial details of the settlement are yet to be disclosed.

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Almost 6 Million LATAM Tickets Were Redeemed With Points In 2023

5.8 million Brazilians flew, paying only tax in 2023.

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10% Yearly Increase: European Air Traffic Handled 10.2 Million Flights In 2023

Both Greece and Türkiye have reported an increase in pre-pandemic numbers.

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Legroom Legends: JetBlue Wins, Spirit Loses, In The Battle Of Seat Pitch

JetBlue's average seat pitch is five inches more than Spirit.

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Shocking: Man's 10-Year Restoration Of 1948 Piper PA-15 Vagabond Stolen & Burned

Anas Pradhan had planned to take the aircraft to Nepal one day and teach children about aviation mechanics.

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Hawaii DOT Closes Kona Airport After Runway Cracks Found

Multiple flights were diverted, with many canceled.

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Crossing The Cook Strait: The Airlines Crossing Some Of New Zealand's Roughest Waters

The only gap between two mountain ranges, these waters can be like a wind tunnel, making it an exciting trip by air or sea.

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China's Homegrown AG60E Electric Plane Has Taken Its First Flight

The battery-powered aircraft has a range of 1,100 kilometers (683 miles).

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Getting to Guam: A Guide For Travel To Antonio B. Won Pat International Airport

The slice of the US in the Northern Pacific.

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