Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Two Air India planes crashed into Mont Blanc in 1950 and in 1966. Over the years, climbers have routinely found debris, baggage and human remains from the two aircraft. A Mont Blanc mountaineer has been awarded his share of reward for the jewels he fou…
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Iraqi Airways To Add 30 New Aircraft to the Fleet
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Iraqi Airways have around 30 aircraft on order. The carrier sees enormous potential not only in religious traffic but also in the huge numbers of Iraqi living abroad. The carrier is also working hard to be removed from the EU flight ban list, which it …
Singapore Airlines New SilverKris Lounge Changi Airport
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Last week I travelled on Singapore Airlines from Dubai via Singapore to Bangkok. My first SQ flight in 2 years! There have been quite a few changes to the Singapore Airlines experience. Watch the video below to find out more.Video You can view the full…
Trip Report: The Singapore Airlines Experience 2021
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
This week I traveled on Singapore Airlines from Dubai via Singapore to Bangkok. My first SQ flight in 2 years! There are quite a few changes to the Singapore Airlines experience. Watch the video below to find out more. Video Dubai to Singapore Singapor…
Interview with Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) CEO Anko van der Werff
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) Group’s new President and CEO Anko van der Werff says the carrier has to reach a lower cost structure to be able to sustain the new competition coming to its Stockholm Arlanda base. Stockholm Competition The Star Alli…
Malta Air Boeing 737 Suffers Severe Birdstrikes
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
On 24th November a Malta Air Boeing 737-800 suffered severe birdstrikes while on final approach to Bologna Airport, Italy. The five year old aircraft, registration 9H-QDG and performing flight FR1194 on behalf of Ryanair from London Stansted, UK to Bol…
The Longest Narrow-body Routes in the World by Aircraft Type
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
More and more airlines have opted to operate long-haul narrow-body flights. This is apparent on my recent JetBlue A321LR flight across the Atlantic. Airbus A321neo, including the LR and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, are already used widely to operate long-h…
GeminiJets Airplane Models – Oct/Nov 2021 New Release + Discounts
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times like these, I have found that model collecting can really take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsor post showcase of the latest GeminiJets a…
Watch the NomadMania Travel Awards 2021 on 11/28/21 at 10:30 am EST
Written by Rapid Travel Chai @ BoardingArea
The inaugural NomadMania Travel Awards will livestream on Sunday, November 28, 2021, starting at 10:30 am EST. Tune in to see a range of remarkable travelers be recognized.
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Russian Game Changer? Meet the New Irkut MC-21
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
The new Irkut MC-21 made its International debut at Dubai Airshow 2021. It participated the flying display on most days and is also available for tour on ground. The Irkut MC-21 (Russian: Иркут МС-21) is a single-aisle airliner, developed by the Yakovl…
Join the Points Miles and Bling Livestream 11/27/21 to See What’s In Store at the Extraordinary Travel Festival 2022
Written by Rapid Travel Chai @ BoardingArea
Join us 11/27/21 to hear Anshul Singh of Points Miles and Bling chat with myself and co-founder Ric Gazarian of the Extraordinary Travel Festival, to be held in Yerevan, Armenia on October 14-16, 2022.
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Boeing 787 – A Dream or A Nightmare?
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
The Boeing 787 is a twin-engine long-range widebody aircraft developed in the early 2000s. Packed with new innovations and technology, the aircraft started commercial operations with ANA on October 26, 2011. Boeing chose the name Dreamliner in 2003, wh…
Interview with TAAG Angola Airlines CEO Rui Carreira
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
TAAG Angola Airlines must undergo a major restructuring and reduce its workforce by a third to stay viable as demand remains in the doldrums, its CEO has indicated. I had a chance to meet TAAG Angola Airlines CEO Rui Carreira recently in Boston to lear…
Hi Fly Lands The First Airbus A340 in Antarctica
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Captain Carlos Mirpuri and his crew flew the widebody aircraft, from Cape Town to the White Continent and back; the journey is 2,500 nautical miles, flying for just over five hours each way. Never before has an A340 landed on an Antarctic blue glacial …
Dubai Airshow 2021 Show Highlights
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
Full Video of the Dubai Airshow 2021 Watch a spectacular show opening flypast to celebrate UAE 50th anniversary. Enjoy the finest flying display action from Al Fursan flying team, US Air Force F16, Russian Knights, Boeing 777X, Airbus A350, Irkut MC-21…
Viral Video Of Plane Confrontation Proven To Be Fictional Film
Written by Your Mileage May Vary @ BoardingArea
For the past few weeks, there’s been a video going around of a woman who refuses to sit next to another passenger on a plane because she thought he was…
Viral Video Of Plane Confrontation Proven To Be Fictional Film
Written by SharonKurheg @ Your Mileage May Vary
For the past few weeks, there’s been a video going around of a woman who refuses to sit next to another passenger on a plane because she thought he was…
Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350 Suffers Wingtip Strike at Johannesburg
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
On 6th November 2021, an Ethiopian Airlines Airbus A350-900 suffered a right wingtip strike, associated with a hard landing, at Johannesburg OR Tambo International airport. According to AvHerald, the one and half year old aircraft, with registration ET…
Emirates To Add Premium Economy on 105 Aircraft, Considers New Business Class on B777
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
At the Dubai Airshow 2021, Emirates announced that it will retrofit 105 of its modern wide-body aircraft with its Premium Economy product, as well as consider new 1-2-1 configured Business Class on its B777 fleet. The 18-month retrofit programme, sched…
Dubai Airshow 2021: Akasa Air Orders 72 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Written by Sam Chui @ BoardingArea
The Airbus A320neo Family has spend the first three days of the Dubai Airshow racking up plenty of heft orders, however today Boeing strikes back. Indian low-cost carrier Akasa Air has signed the dotted line for 72 737 MAX aircraft after it was reporte…