Aircraft

The cockpit barrier on the MAX8 was deployed during the flight, which initially made us think something unusual was happening. It turned out to be a routine situation where the pilots needed to use the restroom. After a quick search, I saw others mentioning they wanted to see...

I feel lucky to have seen two United 757-300 aircraft during a long layover near SFO, including arrivals and departures to and from ORD

Saw this beauty on my way to work.

I frequently notice crew members standing in front of military aircraft with a long cable or rope before the aircraft begins taxiing. I have seen this with several different aircraft types, including the C-5, KC-135, and C-130. I have been curious about the purpose of this for...

I recently flew from London to San Francisco on one of United's newer 787 aircraft with the updated interior and decided to try the Polaris Studio upgrade. While the experience was certainly premium, I came away feeling that it was not worth the extra cost. One of the biggest...

I recently flew on one of Southwest’s newer 737 MAX 8 aircraft and came away pretty impressed with the experience. The overhead bins felt noticeably larger, making it much easier to store carry-on luggage. The addition of in-seat power was also a welcome upgrade, and I really...

This is a repost because my original submission was removed due to incorrect flair. I was not present at the gate when the incident occurred, but according to people who were there, the event happened suddenly. It appears that the aircraft’s front landing gear collapsed while on...

I spotted several aircraft flying over Wichita around 8:45 PM heading in a west-southeast direction. I apologize for the blurry images, but the planes were very high in the sky and initially just looked like small dots until I zoomed in. From what I could see, there appeared to...

I booked business class tickets for my parents and young kids (ages 9 and 12), a total of six people including my wife. We will be flying from ORD to FRA on the Lufthansa 747-8. I understand the upper deck is popular, but the only available seats there were split between the...

I noticed that the seat map for my September 3 flight, QR944 to Singapore, has changed recently. When I originally booked, the aircraft appeared to feature Qsuite seating, but the current seat map looks completely different. The flight is now showing as an Airbus A350-900, and...

I recently flew on a brand-new aircraft from Detroit (DTW) to Las Vegas (LAS), and the cabin was surprisingly empty, which made the experience even more comfortable. The first class seats felt very spacious and well-designed, with multiple storage compartments and built-in...

I received Lufthansa’s promotional email about the upcoming solar eclipse and noticed something odd in the marketing image. Unless I’m missing something, it looks like the aircraft shown has Boeing-style winglets attached to what appears to be an Airbus aircraft. Either the...

Post: I’m trying to choose seats for an upcoming flight to Nashville on a British Airways 777. I noticed there’s a separate small compartment that only has two rows of Club Suite seats. There’s no First Class on this flight, so I’m confused why business class is split into what...

Hi all, I’m a solo traveller flying long-haul (14+ hours) on a Qantas Boeing 787-9 in business class soon. I’m trying to decide between a couple of seat options and would really appreciate advice. Right now I have 10K, which is a true window seat (not directly on the aisle), but...

I have an upcoming long-haul flight on a Qatar Airways Boeing 777-300ER from Doha to New York (DOH–JFK), and I’m trying to decide between two seat options. I currently have seat 23K reserved, which is an exit row seat and should normally offer extra legroom. However, from the...

I flew on a United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX recently and noticed this additional security gate/barrier near the front galley area for the first time. I had not seen this setup before on earlier aircraft. It appears to be an extra cockpit security feature designed to create a...

I recently spotted an aircraft from Omega Air Refueling Services at ICT and realized I had never heard of them before. I honestly did not know that private companies offering aerial refueling services even existed. I had always assumed that air-to-air refueling operations were...

It is interesting to see how much commercial aircraft design has evolved over time. Aircraft like the DC-10 and Lockheed L-1011, which were once among the largest passenger jets after the Boeing 747, would now be considered similar in size and capacity to smaller modern widebody...

While boarding a Boeing 737-800, I noticed ground crew plugging cables into the nose section of the aircraft. I am curious what these cables are used for. Are they part of maintenance, power supply, or some kind of communication or diagnostic system while the aircraft is on the...

Air India has completed the first refurbished cabin as part of its ongoing program to upgrade 26 Boeing 787 aircraft across its fleet. The first aircraft, a Boeing 787-8 registered VT-ANT, has been fully converted from a two-class layout to a three-class configuration aligned...