Only a few terminals will be renamed. The post LAX is Renaming its Terminals And Gates appeared first on SamChui.com ..read more

I interviewed Peter Ingram, Hawaiian Airlines President and CEO. He spoke about the airline's B787 expansion and B717 replacement fleet plan, whether Boeing's delay has hurt or helped the airline and where it stands in the Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger process. Do you see Hawaiian Airlines as a leisure airline that needs all those premium suites? There are 34 of them... We absolutely believe that there's demand for the premium product that we have been spilling traffic with having an 18-seat […] The post CEO Talks: Hawaiian Airlines CEO Peter Ingram on Fleet, Expansion and Merger Process app ..read more

The airline's new business and premium economy cabin will debut this year. The post American Airlines Reveals New Flagship Preferred Suite appeared first on SamChui.com ..read more

I flew on the inaugural Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 from San Francisco to Honolulu. This is a photo trip report of my onboard experience. Video Flight HA11 San Francisco to Honolulu There were some celebrations and festivities at the gate before we board. Passengers were given Hawaiian Lei. (Flower ring) as a special gesture. Hawaiian Airlines B787-9 First Class "Leihōkū Suite" Hawaiian Airlines’ Boeing 787-9 features a total of 300 seats, including 34 premium suites and 266 economy class seats. The […] The post Trip Report: Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Inaugural Flight appeared first ..read more

An ex-Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 has been completely destroyed by fire at Ciudad Real Airport, Spain. The A330 caught fire while it was parked in long-term storage. The former Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300, with registration B-HLH, had been stored at the airport since 2020, as reported by Planespotters. The 28.3-year-old aircraft was reportedly awaiting to be scrapped. The fire broke out around noon local time and was extinguished by firefighters from Ciudad Real and Puertollano within a few hours. Thankfully, […] The post Ex-Cathay Pacific A330 Destroyed by Fire in Long-Term Storage appeared ..read more

The air travel industry witnessed a significant recovery in 2023, with passenger numbers reaching nearly 8.5 billion globally. This represents a remarkable 27.2% increase from 2022 and signifies a near 94% return to pre-pandemic levels (2019). Notably, international traffic played a key role in this growth, surging by 36.5% compared to 2022 and recovering to 90.4% of 2019 figures. Domestic travel also saw a healthy increase of 20.2%, reaching 96.8% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Airports Council International (ACI) […] The post World’s Top 10 Busiest Airports for 2023 appeared first ..read more

Dubai International Airport was struck by heavy rains and flooding on Tuesday, leading to significant flight disruptions. The downpour caused a series of issues, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. The airport, which typically handles over 100 flight arrivals on a normal evening, was forced to suspend operations for around 25 minutes. Despite the resumption of scheduled flights in the evening, flight operations encountered delays and cancellations. At least five dozens of incoming and outgoing flights were canceled on Tuesday […] The post Dubai Airport Flooded – Flight Cancellation and ..read more

NASA's Douglas DC-8 is about to be honorably repurposed and replaced. Read on for details and the author's visit to the famous DC-8 for OLYMPEX. The post End Of An Era: NASA’s Airborne Science DC-8 Retires After 37 Years appeared first on SamChui.com ..read more

Airspace closures through the Middle East have grounded and diverted flights, after Iran reportedly launched drones toward Israel on April 13. Following the drone attack, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, and Lebanon closed their airspace. As many airlines already avoid Iranian airspace, the Middle East region which serves as an overflight region connecting East with West became an almost no-flight zone. Airlines based in the above countries including Israel’s El Al have canceled dozens of flights. El Al alone canceled over three […] The post Airspace Closure in the Middle East + Flight Diversions appeare ..read more

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up to 25% off and free shipping in the US. Feb/Mar 2024 1:400 New Release Feb/Mar 2024 1:200 New Release Video This is a sponsored post to […] The post GeminiJets Airplane Models – Fe ..read more