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OneCabin: American Airlines To Launch New Onboard Cleanliness Program From 6 Hubs
The airline has faced criticism for the condition of its cabins for years.
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Simple Flying
Rolls-Royce Just Tripled The Time Between Boeing 787 Engine Overhauls With 1 Blade Redesign
Is Rolls-Royce making a turnaround in the 787 market?
One Mile at a Time
Weekly Review: August 29, 2026
I hope everyone is having a nice weekend so far! I have roughly another week at home before I take my next trip, which reminds me, I need to actually finalize those details. Before I kick off that journey, I hope to finish up my current trip report series. On the points &…
Simple Flying
Federal Judge Blasts Southwest Airlines, Rejects Bid To End Flight Attendant Lawsuit
Judge refused a belated legal maneuver after Southwest missed key deadlines in a fight over point reductions for protected leave.
Simple Flying
The $60,000-Per-Hour Math Behind Moving A Third Of America's B-1B Fleet To England
Moving one-third of America's B-1B fleet to England cut flight times, reduced costs and transformed Fairford into a key strike hub.
Simple Flying
American Airlines Schedules Caracas Return 10 Weeks After Deadly Earthquakes
Caracas reopening brings temporary international gates and a phased return of flights with mixed wide and regional aircraft.
Simple Flying
Window Seat Rules: The Aircraft Where Cabin Crew Control The View
Not a popular choice, overall.
One Mile at a Time
Highest-Ever Chase Ink Business Cash Bonus: Earn 100K Bonus Points
The Ink Business Cash Credit Cardis part ofthe Chase Ink Business card portfolio, and is one of the best no annual fee cards out there.
Simple Flying
5 Airlines Where Extra Legroom Economy Is The Smarter Buy Than Premium Economy In 2026
Such a move can be an excellent choice if all you need is more legroom.
Simple Flying
Only 60% Full: Southwest's 11 Emptiest Routes From This Massive Airport [Map]
Can you guess where they are?
One Mile at a Time
Is American Really Losing $1 Billion A Year At Chicago O’Hare? Here’s What The Data Shows
Currently, Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) is probably the most fiercely competitive airport in the country. Both American and United have hubs there -- United has gained a huge advantage in recent years, though American is now trying to win back some of the market share it has…
The Points Guy
Citi Diamond Preferred card review: A good option for paying down debt
The Citi Diamond Preferred offers a lengthy 0% intro APR period on balance transfers. See whether this no-annual-fee card is right for you.
Simple Flying
How A 1960 Douglas DC-8 Test Flight Invented Airliner Re-Engining Decades Before The CFM56
The test flight showed that changing the engines could address some of the early performance issues without replacing the airframe.
One Mile at a Time
Upcoming Marriott Bonvoy Promotion Leaked, And It’s Not Very Exciting
The major hotel groups don't have global loyalty program promotions nearly as often as they used to, and when they do, they're typically not actually much to get excited about.
Simple Flying
19-Hour Flights: The USA's 11 Ultra-Long Nonstop Routes Revealed [List & Map]
Cabin fever territory unfolds on routes over 19 hours with bespoke A350-900ULR cabins for just premium travelers.
Simple Flying
Only 5 Hours: Inside United Airlines' New Shortest Nonstop Route To Europe [Map]
The new corridor will commence operations next June.
One Mile at a Time
American Invests In Improving Aircraft Cabin Maintenance & Cleanliness
American Airlines has been making a lot of improvements as of late. Or at a minimum, the airline has been making a lot of positive announcements, though it'll take years for the airline to fully see them through.
The Points Guy
Delta SkyMiles Reserve Business card review: Premium perks for Delta loyalists
The Delta Reserve Business Amex offers Sky Club access, a companion certificate and Medallion perks. See whether it's worth the annual fee.
Simple Flying
Air Canada's Brand-New Airbus A321XLR Failed Its Highest-Profile Transatlantic Route Within Weeks
The A321XLR has promised to revolutionize the narrowbody market, but cracks are already beginning to show over at Air Canada
One Mile at a Time
Dolly Parton International: Nashville’s Airport May Get A New Name, And I’m All For It
Country superstar Dolly Parton tragically passed away on August 25, 2026, at the age of 80. She's an absolute legend who was widely loved, and she had a huge impact on the country music scene, and beyond that, dedicated so much time and money to helping others. There's now a…
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The 1970s STOL Prototype Duel The US Air Force Canceled Then Quietly Turned Into The C-17
The dead-end that led to an icon of global airlift for the USAF.
eTurboNews
North Korea’s Wonsan-Kalma Beach Resort Draws Thousands of Tourists
Thousands of tourists are flocking to North Korea’s sprawling Wonsan-Kalma beach resort, where hotels, water parks, restaurants and entertainment venues line the east coast. As Pyongyang expands rail and air connections and showcases the resort to Chinese and Russian visitors,…
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6 Air Forces Betting On Advanced Fourth-Gen Fighters Instead Of Waiting For 5th-Gen
The global air powers opting out of fifth-generation jets.
One Mile at a Time
Delta 12Status: Free SkyMiles For Seahawks Fans In Washington State
Delta Air Lines has been growing its presence in Seattle for around a decade now, and has been trying to steal market share from Alaska Airlines. Seattle is a different market than most, in the sense that many locals are fiercely loyal, and like giving business to companies that…
