Alexander Mitchell

1 day ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

JetBlue has been quick to note its interest in expanding its route network to include new destinations, and this week the carrier announced flights to one of its most exciting cities yet. On June 5, Boston-based hybrid carrier JetBlue announced that it would be adding new nonstop services between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) to its summer schedule. These flights are seasonal, meaning that they will exclusively operate during the summer months.

1 day ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

Even the smallest regional jet is an unbelievably powerful machine. Jet engines are among some of the most powerful and incredibly capable machines ever created, and the advances in engineering and jet engine technology have allowed flying hundreds of passengers across the world in a matter of hours to be the norm. Today, some of the largest intercontinental aircraft, including jets like the Boeing 747 and the Airbus A380, are powered by four massive turbofan engines.

4 days ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

The Airbus A321 and the Boeing 757 are both long-range, high-capacity twin-engine aircraft that serve as the backbones of high-capacity narrowbody operations all across the globe. Each of these jets brings a lot to the table, including game-changing fuel efficiency and best-in-class range capabilities. The Airbus A321 and the Boeing 757 each offer operators the opportunity to serve longer-range routes without the need to add an expensive and costly-to-operate widebody jet to their fleets.

5 days ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

Most airlines have retired their decades-old Boeing 757 models already. However, one carrier that has not is Delta Air Lines, and the airline's management team continues to vouch heavily for the aircraft. The Boeing 757 blends the long-range capabilities of a small widebody jet with the operating economics of a narrowbody, making it easier for airlines to turn a profit. A Boeing 757 can carry 200 passengers and a fair amount of freight from a short runway and fly across the ocean.

6 days ago | simpleflying.com | Alexander Mitchell

Currently, American Airlines and United Airlines are facing off in a high-profile turf war for control of Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (ORD), a facility that attracts a large amount of lucrative business traffic. While this head-to-head showdown has quickly captured national attention, there are a few other airports where two airlines could be about to go toe-to-toe in the most dramatic fashion possible.