Yesterday, December 1, marked a significant milestone for 19 people who once aspired to be flight attendants. After a month of intense cabin crew training,
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Unforgettable Cebu Pacific flight from Manila to Bacolod and back
In today’s social media world, I’ve noticed that far too many Filipinos share negative stories rather than positive ones. When a local company, such as
Cebu Pacific is now the largest Airbus operator in the Philippines
In the Philippines, where almost all major local commercial airlines fly Airbus aircraft, the company is well-established. Philippine Airlines is the only Boeing operator in
When PAL flew its longest non-stop flight, Manila to Miami
It was in 2020, in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdowns, that Philippine Airlines launched several repatriation flights to countries and cities that the airline
What are Flap Track Fairings?
You’re probably wondering about those pointed pods at the back of the wings. Some might think they’re just for looks, but that’s not the case.
Airlines that still operate the Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental
This has to be the most sleek and beautiful commercial passenger aircraft flying today. The beauty of the Boeing 747 has always captivated me, but
PAL President flies the President of the Philippines to Cambodia
Another proud moment in the history of Philippine Airlines. Ferdinand “Bong Bong” Marcos Jr., President of the Republic of the Philippines, flew on a presidential
The last two passenger A340-500 jets that are still in service
The Airbus A340-500 quad-jet long held the record for the world’s longest range commercial aircraft until it was surpassed by its newer sibling, the A350-900ULR.
Classic Turboprops: The Tupolev Tu-114
A record-breaking aircraft took to the skies in 1955. The Tupolev Tu-114 is a turboprop that can outrun a jet. It can also fly at
How does a winglet on the wingtip work?
Looking out the plane window, you might be beginning to wonder what those fins on the wingtip are for. Some resemble tails, while others resemble