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The US Navy has some of the largest bases by land area in the United States military. As both the US Navy and US Marine Corps are part of the Department of the Navy, their bases will be combined for the purposes of this article. Navy and Marine bases can be used for ships, but they also include air stations for their massive air wings, as well as Army-style training grounds for US Marines. The exact ranking of bases by acreage varies depending on what is included. When the base is focused on amphibious-based warfare, such as Marine Corps Base…

There are all kinds of ways to score a first or business class seat, aside from outright paying for it (either with cash or miles). Often you can use miles or upgrade instruments to secure a premium seat, while in other situations airlines offer complimentary upgrades to elite members. There’s one other type of upgrade I don’t often talk about, which is arguably the most enjoyable kind of upgrade to get. Specifically, I’m talking about operational upgrades (often referred to as “op-ups”). In this post, I’d like to explain what that is in a bit more detail, and talk about…

The Royal Air Force (RAF) has a network of bases, airfields and facilities throughout Great Britain and the commonwealth territories around the world that partner with the United Kingdom. The airfields under the RAF’s command serve many purposes besides their first-and-foremost duty to provide the infrastructure, supplies and services that the fleet routinely requires to fly their missions. Some bases also have specialized capabilities that support intelligence gathering, air mobility, rotary-wing operations, combat readiness, and maritime security. The men and women rely on the combined resources of these airfields that are spread out at different strategic locations. RAF Waddington Intelligence…

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Indian regional carrier Star Air is currently preparing to undergo a major fleet expansion as it considers placing a massive order for Embraer regional jets in 2026, a deal which would be one of the highest-profile direct deals between the Brazilian manufacturer and an Indian airline. The carrier began operations in 2019 with a single second-hand Embraer aircraft. Since then, the airline, which is based out of Kolhapur, has grown to a fleet of around 11 jets today by blending leases and purchases. Under this plan, Star Air aims to build a dynamic fleet of around 50 fixed and rotary-wing…

The Ritz-Carlton Reserve brand has just expanded, with the opening of yet another resort… Riviera Nayarit’s new Ritz-Carlton Reserve resort Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort, has opened as of late November 2025. The property is located in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, nestled between the Sierra Madre mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Pools at Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort Pool at Siari, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve Resort This is easily accessible by flying into Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR). It’s roughly an 80-minute drive from the airport, so it’s a bit north of many of the existing developments, like Punta Mita (where you’ll find…

The Airbus A321neo and its long-range sibling, the Airbus A321XLR, occupy one of the most important niches in modern commercial aviation: can a narrowbody aircraft truly challenge widebody jets on longer routes? In our article, we look in depth at how these two members of the A320 family compare: how they evolved, what makes them different, and what their rise means for airlines and passengers. As single-aisle jets push into medium- and long-haul territory, the differences between the A321neo and A321XLR grow more consequential. We will start our journey from the roots of the A320/321 program, through the technical upgrades…

Nepal Airlines’ most well-known pilot has just been suspended, and it’s the fourth time that he has been in trouble with regulators. Aviation regulators suspend senior Nepal Airlines captain On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) grounded two Nepal Airlines pilots, after they were determined to be filming inside the flight deck during an active flight. This is a breach of the country’s regulations for pilots, once again putting a spotlight on safety at the national carrier. Specifically, the CAAN called on the suspension of two pilots, including Captain Vijay Lama, for engaging in “photo/videography…

While the transatlantic corridor between Europe and North America is widely considered to be one of the world’s most lucrative aerial highways, there are also plenty of high-value services to be found between Europe and the Middle East. As well as selling their hubs as destinations in their own right, Middle Eastern airlines also look to attract connecting traffic to Asia and beyond. According to present scheduling data made available by Cirium, an aviation analytics company, there are 42,650 flights planned on routes between Europe and the Middle East this December. Collectively speaking, these services will offer grand totals of…

It’s always nice to know what to expect when you’re flying business class on a long haul flight. Recently I’ve written guides to American Flagship Business and Delta One Suites. United’s premium business class is known as Polaris, and in this post I’ll recap what experience you can expect on each plane. I’ve gotta say, this is an area where United excels, thanks to the consistent long haul business class experience it offers. What is United’s Polaris business class? Polaris is how United markets business class on its international, long haul flights. While there is one primary Polaris business class…