SWISS Airbus A330 Economy Class Review – Montreal To Zurich
After coming off from my last flight, I had just five hours or so until my next flight,…
SWISS A321 Economy Class Review – Zurich To Dublin
On my one day trip across the Atlantic and back, I had the chance to fly SWISS’ short-haul…
The Impact of Thomas Cook’s Collapse on Tourism
Thomas Cook’s collapse has had ramifications across the world. In the UK, the government hopes to repatriate up…
Condor Secures Bridging Loan – But The EU Must Approve
After the collapse of Thomas Cook, German subsidiary Condor has obtained a guarantee for bridging loan from the…
Air Canada A330 Casablanca To Montreal In Premium Economy
I recently had the chance to test out Air Canada’s premium economy offering on a flight between Casablanca…
Update: Condor & Thomas Cook Scandinavia To Continue Trading
As time passes, facts and events transpire. Here, we look at three stories previously covered by Simple Flying.…
What Will Happen To Condor Amid Thomas Cook’s Bankruptcy?
With the Thomas Cook Group ceasing operations amid bankruptcy, one must ask, what will happen to Condor? Here,…
Trip Review: Air France Airbus A319 Economy – Paris to Rabat
After my flight from Dublin to Paris, it was time to try out Air France’s economy class service…
Are Aviation Taxes an Effective Answer To Climate Change?
A few days ago, Simple Flying reported that Germany’s government was considering doubling the country’s domestic aviation tax.…
The Thomas Cook Group Files For US Bankruptcy Protection
Thomas Cook Group has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The news, which was…
Air China Boeing 777 Engine Fire Prompts Emergency Landing In Washington
An Air China flight from Washington Dulles airport bound for Beijing was forced to return after flames were…
Germany Mulls Doubling Domestic Aviation Taxes
Germany’s leading party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) has revealed plans to double the country’s domestic aviation taxes.…
Iberia Ground Staff Could Strike For Up To 8 Days
On Monday 16th September 2019, Spanish union Unión General de Trabajadores (UGT), called on all Iberia ground-staff for…
Politics Aside, UK Aviation Should Be Worried About A No-Deal Brexit
With the Brexit deadline of October 31st approaching, 48 days to be exact, it’s time to look at…
Trip Review: Air France A320 Economy Dublin to Paris
Due to a rather last-minute family commitment in Morocco, I had the chance to fly from Dublin to…
Oman Air Looks To Transform Itself
On the third of September 2019, Oman Air CEO Abdulaziz Al Raisi announced a major company-wide transformation plan,…
Former Boeing Official Refuses To Comply In MAX Case Citing Self-Incrimination
On the sixth of September, 2019, a former Boeing official refused to provide documents to investigators when compelled…
A Look At The History Of Past Pilot Strikes
With a pilot strike looming over British Airways, it could be prudent to look at strikes from bygone…
China Could Account For Half Of Asia-Pacific Pilot Demand By 2038
By 2038, an estimated 645,000 new pilots will be needed to meet global demand, according to Boeing. The…
Should The UK Scrap Air Passenger Duty?
The United Kingdom imposes a significant excise duty, known as the air passenger duty (APD) for all passengers…
Avianca Holdings Obtains US$50m Loan From Stakeholder
Avianca Holdings SA has secured a US$50m loan from one of its largest stakeholders, Kingsland Holdings. The move comes…
Trip Review: Air Canada Airbus A330 Economy – Montreal To Dublin
Air Canada has seen considerable success and growth in the last couple of years. After trying out their…
WestJet Looks For Exemption From New Canadian Labor Laws
As reported by the Calgary Herald, WestJet is seeking exemptions for a forthcoming labor code change from the…
Cathay Pacific Warns Employees Against HQ Protests
As the protests in Hong Kong edge towards their fifth month, Cathay Pacific has warned employee unions against…