Recent years have seen multiple crises impacting fuel prices, with the current war in Iran and the blockading of the Straits of Hormuz having the greatest impact. Ask Traders reports that Ryanair has said that jet fuel has been trading at almost $140 per barrel. Something has to give toContinue Reading
Record heat waves, deadly flooding and extreme weather reflect an ever-warming planet poised to soon breach safe temperature limits, according to a UN report released on Tuesday, but doubling down on climate action now could avoid a climate catastrophe.Continue Reading
After an initial suspension in summer 2026, Delta Air Lines has now permanently deleted its routes from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Memphis’ Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM), and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Each of these routes last operatedContinue Reading
People flying ultra-long-haul have an important choice to make if they want to upgrade from economy: they can either pay a little more to get premium economy, or spend substantially more to sit in business class. The differences go far beyond simply the price point. While using business class, youContinue Reading
During the hub-and-spoke era of aviation, there were two types of airport. We had megahubs like London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which would receive jumbo jets flying in hundreds of passengers from around the world. Regional aircraft would then transport these passengers to their final destination.Continue Reading
An Australian national, Thomas Bingham, has pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor for an assault on a federal officer. He was alleged to have committed the assault on a Transport Security Administration (TSA) officer at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in March 2026. Sentencing has been set for SeptemberContinue Reading
200 hours of flight time is the most commonly cited figure for when it makes more sense to purchase a private jet than charter one. However, the exact number of flight hours depends heavily on the cost of charter and the aircraft in question. To take the BombardierChallenger 300 asContinue Reading