GPS vs. DME Distance For IFR Flying
GPS and DME are two separate systems that calculate two different types of distance. GPS calculates your distance across the ground, while DME calculates slant range.
Mumbai Hanoi 15k on Vietjet
Vietjet has its sale going on. While most destinations cost 20-22k, if you are lucky you may find a return ticket to Vietnam for about 15k
Review: Finnair A330-300 Business Class (HEL-JFK)
After missing my connection from Helsinki (HEL) to Los Angeles (LAX), I was rebooked home via New York (JFK). That gave me a chance to experience Finnair’s transatlantic A330-300 business class product instead of another flight on the A350-900. Overall, the experience was solid, though I’m still not sold on Finnair’s business class seat that…
United Airlines Launches Mobile App Update With Gate-To-Gate Navigation And Connection Status
United Airlines has quietly launched one of the most useful app updates in years, especially if you have a connecting flight. United Mobile App Gets Major Upgrade for Connections, With Turn-by-Turn Gate Directions and Real-Time Updates The latest United app update now gives passengers real-time gate-to-gate directions, estimated walk times, and even alerts if United…
Virgin Atlantic Doubles Award Surcharges On Business And Premium Economy Redemptions
With no notice, Virgin Atlantic doubled surcharges on both business class and premium economy award tickets. Surcharges on economy class awards have also gone up in price. Virgin Atlantic Quietly Doubles Surcharges On US – UK Award Tickets Virgin Atlantic has quietly raised the cash portion of award tickets on flights from US to the…