When we think of jobs in the commercial aviation industry, the first that comes to mind are pilots, cabin crew or flight attendants, and aircraft
Category: Airlines
The Causes and Impact of Flight Delays and Cancellations
We don’t like flight delays and cancellations, and we are not the only ones. Airlines hate them too. In fact, delays and flight cancellations cost
[POLL] Vote for the Best Low Cost Airline Livery in the World
Time for another poll, but this time we’re voting for the best low-cost airline livery in the world. I’ve pre-selected 35 low-cost airline liveries for
Do Airlines Read Your Feedback and Complaints?
Many Filipinos have turned to Facebook as the world’s largest center for complaints. When encountering issues with a service, such as an airline, they often
Reasons Behind Cebu Pacific’s Blockbuster Plane Order
We are all buzzing with anticipation for Cebu Pacific’s monumental plane order, potentially the single largest in Philippine aviation history. Cebu Pacific is considering the
Why Do Some LCCs Use a Single-Type Fleet
In the past, I was so used to seeing airlines with a diverse fleet. One could have 747s, A330s, A340s, MD-11s, and so forth. I
Why Airlines Still Use Smaller Aircraft Even if Demand is High
The usual premise would be that if the air travel demand to a certain destination is high, then a wide-body aircraft is needed, but if
Can AirAsia Mount Direct Manila to US Mainland Flights?
In a recent media briefing, it was reported that Tony Fernandes is planning to launch flights to the United States mainland via Manila. Likely destinations
The Year 2023: A Roller Coaster for Philippine Aviation
The Philippine aviation industry experienced a year of ups and downs in 2023, with significant events shaping the landscape for 2024. Let’s reflect on some
The History of Low-Cost Carriers
AirAsia, Southwest Airlines, easyJet, FlyDubai, Jet Blue, Jet Star, and Ryanair are synonymous with affordable air travel. These low-cost carriers (LCCs) have revolutionized the aviation