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Japan Air Self Defense Force 747's Last Appearance at Chitose Air Festival in 20 Photos

Japan Air Self Defense Force 747’s Last Appearance at Chitose Air Festival in 20 Photos

Chitose Air Festival held in Japan every summer was likely the only airshow in the world where one could regularly get close to a governmental 747 – in this case the Japan Air Self Defense Force (JASDF) one also colloquially known as “Japan Air Force One.” Unfortunately, starting from next year, that will not be […]

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What Is a Domestic Flight and What Are the Shortest and Longest Domestic Routes?

What Is a Domestic Flight and What Are the Shortest and Longest Domestic Routes?

Whether you are flying from Boston to New York, Frankfurt to Munich, or New York to Honolulu, you are flying on a domestic flight. This article looks in detail at what domestic flights are, how they are different from international flights, and what some of the longest and shortest domestic routes are. What Is a

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Spotting Guide: An Afternoon at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Spotting Guide: An Afternoon at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

If you are traveling to Toronto by air, you are most likely to arrive at Toronto Pearson International Airport located west of the city. However, if you are arriving from a limited selection of Canadian and US airports, you might arrive at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport that can be found right in Toronto’s city

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5 Reasons Why It's Great to Be an Aviation Enthusiast in Japan

5 Reasons Why It’s Great to Be an Aviation Enthusiast in Japan

Earlier this year, I wrote about JAL Todofuken Seal, collectible stickers the airline’s cabin crew hands out to passengers. Continuing on that topic, I decided to take a look at some of the ways aviation enthusiasts in Japan are pampered. Not only to remind myself how lucky I am to live in what is, perhaps,

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Air Travel 101: What Are the Differences Between Travel Classes on Airline Flights?

What Are the Differences Between Travel Classes on Airline Flights?

While there are differences in the kind of service provided between various airlines, the two factors that generally have the largest impact on what kind of service you will receive onboard your flight are the flight’s distance and the class of service you book. In this article, I’ll take a brief look at the four

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Flight Review: Air Canada A330-300 Economy Class from Montreal to Toronto Pearson

Flight Review: Air Canada A330-300 Economy Class from Montreal to Toronto Pearson

Flight Information Date: May 11, 2018 Flight No.: AC835 Route: Montreal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau to Toronto Pearson Airline: Air Canada Type: Airbus A330-300 Registration: C-GFUR Air Canada operates more than two dozen daily flights between Montreal and Toronto making the city pair one of the busiest domestic routes in Canada. While some flights use Toronto’s Billy Bishop airport located

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Lounge Review: National Bank World Mastercard Lounge at Montreal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau

Review: National Bank World Mastercard Lounge at Montreal Trudeau Airport

Before taking my “super-delayed flight” from Montreal to Toronto, I had a chance to visit the National Bank World Mastercard Lounge which is part of the Priority Pass network. While the lounge can be accessed both by passengers traveling within Canada and internationally, it is not accessible for passengers traveling to the United States since

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Spotting Guide: Jacques-de-Lesseps Park at Montreal Pierre-Elliott-Trudeau Airport

Thanks to what was the strangest schedule change I’ve ever experienced, I could do some plane spotting in Montreal before catching my flight to Toronto. After doing a bit of research online, I decided to head to Jacques-de-Lesseps Park, named after the pilot of the first airplane flight in Quebec, which offers great views of

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