Most airlines follow reasonably accepted standards for premium economy and economy class fares for long-haul routes, although there is variance by airline, aircraft type, and whether the cabin class is being updated in that particular airline. Contrary to what many articles may imply, there is essentially no scope for airlinesContinue Reading
Some passengers are saying that flying is becoming unbearable due to airlines’ ever-squeezing more and more space. While this is often an emotionally appealing argument, it does come with some issues. Airlines (typically) have little control over seat widths, and passengers are, on average, getting heavier. At the same time,Continue Reading
The aircraft built to replace theBoeing 767, at least in the passenger space, is the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. However, a freighter variant of the 787 was never built, and the closest thing to a Boeing 767 freighter replacement has still not arrived. Meanwhile, Airbus built variants of the A330neo andAirbusContinue Reading
For pilots looking to maximize their incomes, flying for legacy carriers often offers the highest salaries in the industry, although there are exceptions. In their first year, first officer pilots can expect to have a salary of around $100,000 or more when flying with legacy carriers, depending on the numberContinue Reading