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U.S. Airlines in the World’s Safest Airlines for 2026

Each year, AirlineRatings.com — a respected aviation safety evaluator — publishes a list of the world’s safest airlines based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including incident history, fleet age, pilot training, international safety audits, turbulence prevention measures, and much more. In 2026, the site ranked 320 global carriers and highlighted the Top 25 full-service […]

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The Truth About Delta Upgrade Certificates: Why They’re Almost Impossible to Use

English / David Brensilber

For many Delta Air Lines loyalists, upgrade certificates were once the crown jewel of Medallion status—a reliable, premium perk that brought tangible value to loyalty. I chose for my choice benefit the upgrade certificates. But in recent years, these highly coveted certificates have increasingly become a source of frustration rather than reward. Between limited availability,

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Good News Story of the Day: Delta Delivers for A Family Enroute to See a Dying Father

English / David Brensilber

Our friends at View From The Wing reported on a good feeling story. The story is about a mother and daughter who were headed from Montana to Orlando to see their dying father (and grandfather). As anyone who has been to Kalispell knows, you cannot fly to many places from their regional airport. If you

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Parisian Foodies Now Have the Choice of Deciding Between L’Ambroisie or Air France Pop-Up Restaurant for the Best Meal in Paris

English / David Brensilber

From the hard to believe front, an airline is opening a restaurant so that people can eat airline food without having to book a flight. Air France is opening a pop-up restaurants on the Rooftop at Galeries Lafayette in Paris. This restaurant will be open from June 25th through August 20th. Reservations are required. It

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Voluntary Bumping: What’s Your Magic Number to Miss a Flight?

English / David Brensilber

A couple on their honeymoon were faced with a dilemma. They were just married and were ready to board a flight to their honeymoon destination. But their flight was oversold and the airline, Delta, needed a few people to voluntarily give up their seats. They offered $1,000 per person but no one took them up

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Airline Dress Codes: What to Wear When You Fly

English, Insider / David Brensilber

On January 22, 2025, Spirit Airlines revised their dress code for passengers. No longer will passengers be allowed to board a flight if they are barefoot or inadequately clothed (i.e., see-through clothing; not adequately covered; exposed breasts, buttocks, or other private parts), or whose clothing or article, including body art, is lewd, obscene, or offensive

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