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Operations

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Operations is a critical aspect of the travel industry that encompasses how airlines and airports function.

We cover a wide range of topics related to airline and airport operations to help you understand the complex workings of the industry.

We also provide useful definitions of commonly used aviation terms, such as layovers, and connecting flights, to help you better understand your itinerary and make more informed travel decisions.

Additionally, we delve into the roles of pilots and flight attendants, highlighting the vital work they do in keeping you comfortable and safe in the air.

Whether you’re a frequent flyer or an aviation enthusiast, our content will provide you with valuable information on how airlines and airports operate and maintain their services to keep you flying safely and efficiently.

For an overview of how airlines operate, e recommend taking a look at our article: A Complete Guide to Airline Operations

First Class Medical Exam Equipment
Operations

Airline Pilots Must Pass This Medical Exam: First Class Medical Requirements

Captain and co-pilot in the cockpit of an aircraft
Operations

Do Professional Pilots Need a a College Degree to Get Hired?

Astigmatism test at a medical exam
Operations

Can Pilots Have Astigmatism? (It Depends)

Do Flight Schools Drug Test Students?
Operations

Do Flight Schools Drug Test Students?

Diabetic equipment that pilots must use
Operations

Diabetics Can (Finally) Become Pilots

Plane on the runway waiting to depart
Operations

A Complete Guide to Airline Operations

Plane owned by North Korea national airline on the runway - Air Koryo
Operations

Inside North Korea Restrictions on International Travel

A man in handcuffs who could be a potential flight risk
Operations

The Legal Definition of “Flight Risk” and Its Implications

plane flying over transatlantic ocean
Operations

Transatlantic Flights Explained: Everything You Need to Know

Two pilots sitting in the cockpit flying in clear weather
Operations

Exploring the Number of Pilots in the World

New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) from the sky
Operations

Airline Hubs Explained: What They Are and How They Work

A group of honor flight veterans with the US flag sitting and standing in front of the US flag
Operations

Honor Flights: What They Are and How They Honor Veterans

flight attendant sitting by the emergency exit with her hands hidden
Operations

Why Do Flight Attendants Sit on and Hide Their Hands Behind Their Back?

Horizon Air plane on the runway in clear blue skies
Operations

The Role of Regional Airlines in the Airline Industry

Man sitting at the airport during a layover
Operations

Layover Flights Explained – What to Expect and How to Navigate Them

Plane flying to destination and back again
Operations

Planning a Round Trip Flight? Here’s What You Should Know

An empty plane, so the load factor is very low
Operations

What is Load Factor in Aviation?

passengers walking through a terminal for their connecting flight
Operations

The Ins and Outs of Connecting Flights: What You Should Know

Flight numbers on a board at an airport
Operations

Understanding Flight Numbers in Air Travel

What Happened to TWA Airlines? (A Timeline)
Operations

The Rise and Fall of TWA: A Timeline of Events

Flight Attendant School (School vs Airline Training)
Operations

Flight Attendant School – Everything You Need to Know

10 Oldest Airlines in the World (In Operation & Defunct)
Operations

Exploring the 10 Oldest Airlines – A Look Back in Time

Why Are Flight Paths Curved?
Operations

Unveiling the Mystery of Curved Flight Paths

How Many Flight Attendants Are on a Plane? (Popular Planes)
Operations

How Many Flight Attendants Are on a Plane?

What Happened to Pan Am? (A Timeline)
Operations

The Rise and Fall of Pan Am: A Timeline

What is a Buddy Pass?
Operations

Buddy Passes 101: Everything You Need to Know

What is a Chartered Flight? (Cost, Types, Pros, Cons)
Operations

Understanding Charter Flights: The Pros and Cons

What is a Red Eye Flight?
Operations

What is a Red Eye Flight and Why Do They Exist?

Why are Airplanes Pressurized?
Operations

How Airplane Pressurization Works: The Science Behind a Safe Flight

What is the Retirement Age For Pilots? (U.S., Europe, Worldwide)
Operations

When Do Pilots Have to Retire? (Worldwide Regulations)

What is a First Officer on a Plane? (First Officer vs. Captain)
Operations

The Role of a First Officer: What It’s Like to Be a Co-Pilot

What is a Purser on a Plane?
Operations

The Versatile Job of a Flight Purser: Roles & Responsibilities

10 Longest Non-Stop Flights in the World (Distance & Time)
Operations

10 Longest Non-Stop Flights in the World

Can You Open an Airplane Door in Flight? (What Would Happen?)
Operations

Why It’s (Almost) Impossible to Open an Airplane Door Mid-Flight?

Do Planes Fly Over the Bermuda Triangle?
Operations

Do Planes Really Avoid the Bermuda Triangle? (Debunking the Myth)

Emergency Transponder Codes Explained (7500, 7600, 7700)
Operations

Emergency Transponder Codes Explained (7500, 7600, 7700)

Where Do Flight Attendants Sleep (On Flights vs. Between Flights)
Operations

Flight Attendant Sleeping Quarters: Exploring the Secret World

What Does an Air Traffic Controller Do? (Responsibilities, Work Schedule, Income)
Operations

How Air Traffic Controllers Help Keep Air Travel Safe

What is a Deadhead Pilot?
Operations

The Role of Deadhead Pilots in the Aviation Industry

What Are the Chances of Surviving a Plane Crash?
Operations

The Science of Surviving a Plane Crash: Your Odds

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