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Southwest Airlines’ Adopt-A-Pilot (AAP) Program recently reached a big milestone. The Dallas-based carrier announced on September 26th that it has inspired over half a million students to pursue a career in aviation. Read More Here: In 25 Years Southwest Airlines’ Adopt-A-Pilot Scheme Has Helped Over 500,000 Students | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline […]

Exactly eleven years ago today, on October 12, 2011, Boeing handed over the first 747-8F to Luxembourg Airport (LUX)-based air freight operator Cargolux. Read More Here: 11 Years Ago Today Boeing Delivered The First 747-8F To Cargolux | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247 Cheap Airline Tickets

Starting today, Brazil’s Civil Aviation National Authority (ANAC) has banned the use of jets at the Fernando de Noronha Airport (FEN), which serves the island of Fernando de Noronha, and is the easternmost hub in Brazil. This decision will primarily impact Azul Linhas Aéreas and GOL Linhas Aéreas. Read More Here: Runway Safety Concerns Prompt

Delta Air Lines has announced a new loyalty partnership with Starbucks. Beginning today, United States customers participating in Delta's SkyMiles and Starbucks' Rewards programs can link their accounts and earn 1 mile per $1 spent on eligible purchases. Read More Here: Interesting Loyalty Partnership: Delta Joins Forces With Starbucks | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking 247

London Heathrow to Los Angeles will have 11x daily flights next summer – the route's highest number ever, surpassing the previous record of 10x daily. It's because United is doubling flights, returning to 2x daily after 17 years. Read More Here: London Heathrow To Los Angeles Will Have A Record 11 Daily Services Next Summer

Over the years, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) has consistently ranked among the top five busiest airports in Europe when it comes to passengers number. The sprawling facility, which serves as the main hub for Dutch flag carrier KLM, has also long since been the largest and busiest airport in the Netherlands. Many of its customers

Unfortunately for Boeing, the 747-8 never became a big hit among passenger airlines like its older sister, the Boeing 747-400. Just three airlines operate passenger versions of the latest jumbo jet iteration, and Boeing is already winding down 747 production for good. As the program slows to a halt, Simple Flying decided to investigate how

For the past six months, Pivot Airlines Captain Robert Di Venanzo and his four colleagues have been detained in the Dominican Republic under what was described as inhumane and humiliating conditions, with extortion and death threats. However, the situation might take a turn for the worse as the crew is set for a court hearing

South African newcomer Lift has been plying one of the world’s busiest routes since its launch in December 2020 – Cape Town to Johannesburg. Pre-pandemic, the route saw some five million passengers a year, and was served each day by five or more airlines. It’s an unusual strategy for a startup; most have pitched to

Cargolux has signed an official order for the Boeing 777-8F. The order is for 10 of the freighter aircraft with the option to purchase six more. The airline announced its intentions to acquire this aircraft over the summer at the Farnborough airshow. It plans to steadily build a fleet of 777 freighters to take the