Why the Boeing 747-8 Ditched Winglets for Raked Wingtips
The 747-8 skips winglets and uses raked wingtips instead — here's the aerodynamics, the 16% fuel saving, and w...
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Winning the “Poorlaris” Lottery: When Economy Beats a Business Seat
How one United passenger scored a full empty row on an overnight Newark to Paris flight — and why the “Poorlar...
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Why Delta Retired Its Entire Boeing 777 Fleet and Went All-In on the Airbus A350
Delta retired all 18 Boeing 777s in 2020 and replaced them with Airbus A350s that burn 21% less fuel per seat....
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The Boeing 787 Has a Wider Cabin Than the 767 — But Your Seat Might Be Smaller
The Boeing 787's cabin is two feet wider than the 767's, yet most airlines cram in extra seats. Here's what it...
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Premium economy: what you actually get for the extra money on a long-haul flight
What premium economy actually gets you on long-haul flights: seat dimensions, perks, real fare comparisons and...
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Inside the Cockpit: How Four Pilots Handle the World's Longest Flight
How four pilots split rest and duties on Singapore Airlines' 18-hour A350-900ULR flight from Singapore to New...
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Why Your A321XLR Flight Feels Nose-Up at Cruise – And Why That's Normal
The Airbus A321XLR cruises nose-up — here's the physics behind the tilt, the step climbs, and what passengers...
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Dirty toilets, missing bentos and $68 permits: what travellers are griping about this week
Reader letters hit Qatar Airways economy hygiene, Qantas business class food shortfalls, IDP permit advice and...
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Virgin Atlantic Is Ditching Its Onboard Bars for More Premium Seats
Virgin Atlantic is removing its onboard bars and adding more Upper Class seats and suites. What the cabin over...
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Eight Habits That Make Long-Haul Flights Survivable, According to Frequent Flyers
Frequent flyers' tips for long-haul flights: seat selection, hydration, noise-cancelling headphones, jet lag t...
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Packable Slippers That Beat the Ones Stealing From Your Hotel Closet
From packable Bombas and EverFoams to shearling Ugg and Birkenstock pairs, the travel slippers worth buying in...
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Say Goodbye to the Superjumbo: Why the Boeing 777X Will Fill the A380's Seat
The A380 era is ending. Here's why Boeing's 777X — bigger engines, lower cabin altitude, modular cabins — will...
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