Winter has officially started, and frequent fliers know that means a higher chance of irregular operations for airlines.
Author: John Cox
What happens to flights when there’s a weather disruption? Ask the Captain
Flight crews dread irregular operations as much (or more) as passengers do. For an airline, operational efficiency is the key to success.
Does anyone know what took down the EgyptAir flight? Ask the Captain
It’s been over six years since the EgyptAir flight 804 accident, but no final report has been issued. Here’s why we still need answers.
Are smaller planes safe? Data shows the need for continuous improvement: Ask the captain
General aviation is a broad category that has to be broken down to answer whether small airplanes are safe, says Capt. John Cox.
How will Russia-Ukraine conflict affect air travel? Longer flights, higher fuel costs, fewer planes
With Ukrainian airspace closed and Russia banned from the airspace of the EU and Canada, passengers face longer flights and higher fuel costs.
How often do airline pilots rely on autopilot? What happens if a plane’s engine falls off?
Retired US Airways Capt. John Cox sheds light on the use of autopilot computers as well what would be done in the event of an engine loss.
US reopens to international tourists: Here’s what flight crews want you to know
Retired US Airways pilot John Cox shares the lessons from his first trip abroad during COVID as the U.S. reopens to international tourists.
Did the airlines help create the unruly passenger problem by treating customers badly?
A reader wonders whether the airlines helped create the unruly passenger problem with overbooked flights and bad service.
Why doesn’t the government put air marshals back on planes to control unruly passengers?
This week, retired US Airways pilot John Cox explains why using air marshals to control the unruly passenger problem isn’t a good idea.
Is it still safe to fly a foreign country’s airlines if FAA downgrades its aviation system?
This week, retired pilot John Cox explains what it means when the FAA downgrades a foreign country’s aviation system. Is they still safe to fly?