Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Over the years, airlines have publicly acquiesced that flying big cans in the sky takes up a whole lot of resources that, over time, mess with the environment. As the…
Category: fuel
Why Planes Dump Fuel
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
You may have heard about a plane “dumping fuel” before. The definition of it is pretty self-explanatory…the plane has X amount of fuel and it throws out, or “dumps” (although…
The new worst way to use KrisFlyer miles: Conversions to Esso Smiles points
Written by Aaron Wong @ The Milelion
KrisFlyer miles can now be converted to Esso Smiles points. But just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should…
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How Do Airports Get Fuel?
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
Most of us are familiar with how most gas stations get fuel. Big tanker trucks arrive every however often and refill the gas station’s underground tanks with regular, mid-grade, premium,…
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British Airways Submits Plans For Site That Would Turn Landfill Waste Into Aviation Fuel
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
The environmental impact of aviation has become more and more under the spotlight in recent years. To help sustain the environment, virtually all airlines take part in some form of recycling, albeit some better than others. They’ve also figured o…
Should You Prepay For Gas With Your Rental Car?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
You know the questions you’ll going to be asked at the counter when renting a car. Do you want to upgrade to a larger/nicer/fancier car? How about the insurance coverage?…
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Read MoreGoing for a Biofuel-Powered 747 Ride in Premium Economy on Virgin Atlantic
Written by CF @ Cranky Flier
Geoff Fischer is back with the second post in his Virgin Atlantic biofuel adventure. Picking up where he left off … Read More
Should You Prepay For Gas With Your Rental Car?
Written by joeheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
You know the questions you’ll going to be asked at the counter when renting a car. Do you want to upgrade to a larger/nicer/fancier car? How about the insurance coverage? Do you want the navigation system? Do you want to opt in to their toll pro…
Traveling Abroad? This New Website Will Change Your Life
Written by Jamie Ditaranto @ SmarterTravel
When it comes to traveling abroad, there’s a lot more to it than just buying a plane ticket. You need to do your research. This means finding out if you need a visa, what the weather will be like, what kind of currency they use, etc. For more popular abroad destinations, this might mean a […]
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Read More407 California Aeronautical University
Written by maxflight @ Airplane Geeks Podcast
We talk with the president of California Aeronautical University, which provides degree-level programs focused on students who want to become professional pilots. We also discuss airlines and jet fuel prices, the new FAA rules for commercial use of small unmanned aircraft systems, Flight 804 flight recorders, and the impacts of Brexit on aviation. Guest Matthew […]