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Top 5 Fastest Passenger Planes

Traveling by air is considered the fastest way to get from one place to another. You don’t have to travel through heavy traffic and you could be extremely comfortable in business and first class. Traveling by air is also considered the safest way to travel compared to traveling by boat or on land. But even [...]

Opus Energy survey finds small businesses plan to slash travel spend

A new YouGov study commissioned by independent power supplier Opus Energy has found that small businesses have planned to cut travel budgets to weather the recession. The survey found that nearly 40% of the UK’s small businesses are planning to cut both travel and advertising budgets. Opus Energy and YouGov polled over 500 small business [...]

Top Food at 100,000 Feet

People don’t usually like airline food because it is often cold and can be quite bland. While some airlines still serve relatively bad food, some companies have improved their service to ensure their travelers have an exceptional journey. This is especially true in business class for international travel as travelers tend to expect the best. [...]

Russian airport lets passengers check-in over Skype

Checking-in online is one of the most convenient ways for airline passengers to go through the airport terminal before their flight. By checking-in before even arriving at the airport, the passenger can forego waiting in line especially if the passenger doesn’t carry a lot of baggage. Or at least that’s what airlines want us to [...]

Brazil Pushes for Alternative Jet Fuel

The push for full adoption of alternative fuel is no longer limited to land and water-based vehicles that requires gasoline or diesel fuel. Brazil is currently pushing for early adoption of alternative fuel for jet engines. The proposal aims to encourage the Brazilian airlines to try out alternative jet fuel. Brazil is an early pioneer [...]

Learning More About 787 Dreamliner

Boeing started rolling out their 787 Dreamliner for various airline carriers in September. With more than 820 orders, it’s a testament to the new aircrafts’ impressive features. One point to mention is that the Dreamliner is the first new aircraft by Boeing in a decade. Showing how the company has focused their energy and time [...]

Boeing Introduces 737 Max Aircraft

Boeing recently announced the development plan and eventual production of the 737 Max. The name sounds a little bit of a promotion as they place the tag “Max” to the existing 737 fleet, but the simple tag on the latest plane under development by Boeing is a good estimation on what it could do. The [...]

The World’s Fastest Passenger Planes

Passenger Aircrafts have an average speed of 500 miles per hour which allows users to quickly get from one place to another. Passenger planes are a popular form of transport because they are quicker than the many other options including road and water-based transport. While their speed is already impressive, there are a few passenger [...]

Electronically Dimmable Windows on Boeing 787

The Boeing 787 is still under development although it’s expected to have its first commercial flight soon. Featuring 20% less fuel consumption compared to its predecessor, the manufacturer promises technical innovations to the aircraft which will practically change the way travelers enjoy their travel on air. While the fuel efficiency of Boeing 787 is already [...]

Helicopter Tours and Travel in London

A helicopter tour is an ideal way to enjoy the magnificent view of the different structures around London. While it’s very easy to visit some of the well known historical and artistic attractions in the city, tourists can get a whole new perspective of the city when they view London from the sky. There are [...]