Air Travel Alternatives

Southwest Airlines has updated its Customer of Size policy, now asking passengers who need extra seats to purchase them in advance rather than requesting them at the gate. The airline says this change will help with seat availability and smoother boarding, especially on full...

A Delta Airlines flight operating as DL137 declared an emergency after squawking 7700, the international code for a general emergency, and diverted to Dublin for an unscheduled landing. The aircraft, which was en route across the Atlantic, reported an onboard issue that required...

A Delta Air Lines A330 bound for Boston was forced to make an emergency return to London Heathrow shortly after takeoff on October 5, 2025, when fumes filled the cockpit during ascent. The aircraft, carrying 259 passengers, landed safely with emergency crews standing by. The...

Southwest Airlines announced it will begin nonstop flights to Anchorage, Alaska, in May 2026, marking the carrier’s first-ever service to the state. The new routes will connect Anchorage with Las Vegas and Denver, expanding Southwest’s reach into the northernmost U.S. market....

As someone who regularly makes the LA-Vegas journey, I've spent countless hours battling traffic on the I-15, and the thought of a high-speed alternative that's as affordable as buying some Nike's is honestly revolutionary. Having experienced bullet trains in Japan, I can...

Just booked flights and then saw this on ERS stores touch down in Fort Lauderdale as Embraer's 2,000th jet takes flight. It's fascinating to see how the private aviation landscape is evolving, with Executive Retail Shops strategically expanding their presence at private jet...

As someone who’s been flying on and around Bombardier jets for years, I’m thrilled about their new major U.S. services expansion. Knowing that over half of the world’s Bombardier executive jets are here in the States, it just makes sense and it’s about time we got more top-tier...

As someone who loves anything to do with aviation, I’m genuinely excited about Bombardier’s plan to grow its private jet service network across the U.S. Knowing that over half of their fleet is already here, it just makes sense and it means faster, more accessible maintenance...

Just read that Joby Aviation is working with L3Harris to develop a hybrid VTOL aircraft for military use, blending Joby's electric air taxi tech with L3Harris’ defense systems. It’ll support both crewed and autonomous operations and might even fly missions as early as 2026....

Just read that Joby Aviation, the electric air taxi startup backed by Delta and Toyota, is buying Blade for a shockingly low $125 million. If you're not familiar, Blade is basically the Uber of helicopters and already runs 50,000+ rides a year. Now Joby wants to plug that...

Looks like business aviation in North America is picking up again! After a 2.5-year slump, flight activity rose 1.7% in the first half of 2025, with charter operations rebounding and fractional flying soaring 7.9%. I fly Part 135 for work and definitely noticed busier runways...

I was seriously surprised to see JSX ranked 1 in the Travel + Leisure 2025 World’s Best Awards for US airlines. Beating out giants like Delta and JetBlue, JSX earned top marks for its unique private-terminal model, fast check-in, and near-private jet service on short routes. I...

Big shakeup in the air mobility world! Joby Aviation just announced it's acquiring Blade Air Mobility's passenger division for up to $125 million. That means Joby’s not just developing electric aircraft anymore, they’re gaining lounges, terminals, and operational routes in both...

I used to think private jet travel was only for celebs, but lately I’ve been looking into it for quick escapes to places like The Hamptons or Napa. The flexibility, the ability to skip airport chaos, and even the growing focus on sustainability with jet cards and SAFs make it...

anyone know if it’s worth it ?