https://theseatrow.com/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-home.svg https://theseatrow.com/news/cost-upgrading-business-class/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-cost-upgrading-business-class.svgThe Cost of Upgrading to Business Class on Transoceanic FlightsBusiness class fares on transoceanic flights can be extremely high, but there are ways to avoid paying full price, such as paid upgrades, bidding systems, and using miles. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/us-air-force-awards/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-us-air-force-awards.svgUS Air Force Awards Contract for Second Engine Source for JASSMThe US Air Force has awarded a contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions for the development of the F143 engine as a second-source propulsion system for the Joint... https://theseatrow.com/news/alaska-airlines-expands-european/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-alaska-airlines-expands-european.svgAlaska Airlines Expands European Routes with Seasonal Nonstop Flights to Paris and AthensAlaska Airlines is launching seasonal nonstop flights from Seattle to Paris and Athens, expanding its European network and increasing competition with Delta Air Lines. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/us-airports-struggle-cope/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-us-airports-struggle-cope.svgUS Airports Struggle to Cope with Surging Passenger DemandSeveral US airport terminals are serving more passengers than originally planned, leading to capacity challenges and renovation projects (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/rolling-takeoffs-boeing-when/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-rolling-takeoffs-boeing-when.svgRolling Takeoffs on the Boeing 777: When to Hold and When to GoFlight deck crews on the Boeing 777 can choose between a rolling takeoff and a static launch, but the decision depends on various factors, including runway conditions, gross takeoff weight, and air... https://theseatrow.com/news/premium-economy-perks-airlines/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-premium-economy-perks-airlines.svgPremium Economy Perks Airlines HideAirlines offer various perks to premium economy passengers, including higher mileage earning rates, more attentive service, dedicated lavatories, an improved soft product, upgraded catering, and... https://theseatrow.com/news/australian-airport-sets-global/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-australian-airport-sets-global.svgAustralian Airport Sets Global Security Standard, Leaving TSA's $781 Million Rollout in the DustSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport has completed a government-mandated security overhaul, introducing new features such as mandatory body-scanner screening and CT scanners that allow... https://theseatrow.com/news/midair-collision-life-cessna/2026-08-20https://theseatrow.com/share-midair-collision-life-cessna.svgMidair Collision Claims Life of Cessna Pilot, Injures Two State Police TroopersA fatal midair collision occurred at Carlisle Airport in Pennsylvania, involving a Cessna 150 and a State Police helicopter. The incident highlights concerns over mixed airspace and the importance of... https://theseatrow.com/news/airbus-invests-a220-wing/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-airbus-invests-a220-wing.svgAirbus Invests in A220 Wing Production to Meet Growing DemandAirbus is expanding its A220 wing facility in Belfast to increase production and meet the growing demand for the aircraft (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/us-air-force-globemaster/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-us-air-force-globemaster.svgUS Air Force C-17 Globemaster Flight to Antarctica Aborted Due to Russian Missile AlertA US Air Force Boeing C-17 Globemaster III flight to Antarctica was forced to return to Christchurch, New Zealand, after a warning indicated potentially hazardous Russian space activity along its... https://theseatrow.com/news/aerodynamic-fixes-mcdonnell-douglas/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-aerodynamic-fixes-mcdonnell-douglas.svgAerodynamic Fixes for the McDonnell Douglas MD-11The McDonnell Douglas MD-11, a tri-jet configuration aircraft, was designed for long-haul flights but faced issues with fuel burn and range. To address these problems, McDonnell Douglas introduced... https://theseatrow.com/news/jetblue-workers-find-trespasser/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-jetblue-workers-find-trespasser.svgJetBlue Workers Find Trespasser Sleeping on Plane During MaintenanceJetBlue employees discovered a man sleeping on an Airbus A320 at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport after he allegedly entered a secured area and boarded the plane without authorization... https://theseatrow.com/news/financial-trade-offs-us/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-financial-trade-offs-us.svgFinancial Trade-Offs for US Military Pilots Switching to Commercial AirlinesUS military pilots considering a career switch to commercial airlines face several financial trade-offs, including a pay gap, pension dilemma, and loss of retention bonuses and seniority status. https://theseatrow.com/news/us-military-pilots-face/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-us-military-pilots-face.svgUS Military Pilots Face Crossroads: Military vs. Commercial Aviation CareersUS military pilots face a decision when their minimum active-duty service commitments end: stay in the military or join a commercial airline. While military pilots receive a comprehensive benefit and... https://theseatrow.com/news/delta-sued-alleged-seatbelt/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-delta-sued-alleged-seatbelt.svgDelta Sued Over Alleged Seatbelt Failure on LandingA passenger who was knocked unconscious during a Delta flight is suing the airline, claiming the seatbelt failed due to negligent maintenance. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/airbus-boeing-flight-decks/2026-08-19https://theseatrow.com/share-airbus-boeing-flight-decks.svgAirbus and Boeing Flight Decks: A Tale of Two PhilosophiesThe Airbus A350 and Boeing 787 have distinct flight deck designs, reflecting the manufacturers' different philosophies on pilot training and workload management. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/vietnam-airlines-overrun-preliminary/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-vietnam-airlines-overrun-preliminary.svgVietnam Airlines 787 Overrun: Preliminary Report Reveals New CluesA preliminary report from Vietnam's aviation authority has shed light on the dramatic incident involving a Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 at Munich Airport. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/five-widebody-aircraft-defying/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-five-widebody-aircraft-defying.svgFive Widebody Aircraft Defying RetirementA select group of legendary widebody aircraft continues logging heavy flight hours years after mainstream passenger airlines closed their cabin doors. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/air-canada-cuts-five/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-air-canada-cuts-five.svgAir Canada Cuts Five US Routes Amid Weaker DemandAir Canada has discontinued five US routes due to declining demand, though some will resume next year. The airline's transborder traffic fell 17% compared to the previous year, worse than the overall... https://theseatrow.com/news/american-airlines-boosts-premium/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-american-airlines-boosts-premium.svgAmerican Airlines Boosts Premium Seats on Narrowbody AircraftAmerican Airlines is increasing the proportion of premium seats on its narrowbody aircraft from 25% to 40% in the coming years, a 60% rise in premium capacity. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/tire-blows-two-arriving/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-tire-blows-two-arriving.svgTire Blows on Two Arriving Aircraft at Chicago O'Hare International AirportTwo arriving aircraft at Chicago O'Hare International Airport experienced tire issues within hours of each other. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/us-air-force-invests/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-us-air-force-invests.svgUS Air Force Invests $19 Billion in Global Mission HubsThe US Air Force is rebuilding five major bases, with a total investment of $19 billion, to create global mission hubs. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/washington-dulles-passenger-fees/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-washington-dulles-passenger-fees.svgWashington Dulles Passenger Fees Could Soar Under $20 Billion Rebuild PlanA proposed $15.5 billion rebuild project at Washington Dulles International Airport could see passenger fees jump from $12.77 to $90, a 600% increase. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/news/space-difference-between-premium/2026-08-18https://theseatrow.com/share-space-difference-between-premium.svgThe Space Difference Between Premium Economy and Economy ClassA comparison of the space and comfort offered by premium economy and economy class on long-haul flights. (Source: Simple Flying) https://theseatrow.com/what-is-included/2026-08-20 https://theseatrow.com/airports-routes/2026-08-20 https://theseatrow.com/loyalty-upgrades/2026-08-20 https://theseatrow.com/about/ https://theseatrow.com/sources-and-methods/ https://theseatrow.com/corrections/