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With KLM/Air France. You may depart from major German airports, like Munich, Frankfurt, Berlin… How to book The cheapest fares can directly via the Air France website. A direct link to the deal can be found here below. Travel dates VALID FOR TRAVEL COMMENCING ON/AFTER 01FEB 25 AND ON/ BEFORE 31MAR 25. Fare Rules Sales restrictions TICKETS MUST BE ISSUED ON/BEFORE 04FEB 25. Minimum stay requirements TRAVEL FROM TURNAROUND MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THAN 6 DAYS AFTER ARRIVAL AT TURNAROUND. Maximum stay requirements TRAVEL FROM LAST STOPOVER MUST COMMENCE NO LATER THAN 3 MONTHS AFTER DEPARTURE FROM FARE ORIGIN. The…

SpaceX’s Starship was lost today over the Caribbean on the company’s 7th flight test. The rocket itself performed great, and even landed successfully back at its launch site in south Texas. However, the prototype spacecraft itself suffered an unknown fatal anamoly shortly after separation from the booster.Photos and videos circulating on social media show dramatic scenes of fireball debris raining down Turks and Caicos.Spacecraft had numerous upgrades over previous versionsToday’s incident is what flight tests are for. The vehicle incorporated numerous upgrades over the previous 6 vehicles. Its forward flaps were reduced in size and shifted towards the vehicle tip…

The first rule of aviation is to ‘fly the airplane,’ even in the face of distractions. To continue reading this article or issue you must be a paid subscriber. Sign in Subscribe Subscribe to Aviation Safety Start a subscription to Aviation Safety for just $74 and access all of our online content – over 2,000 articles – free of charge. Subscribe today and save 19%. It’s like getting 2 months FREE! Already Subscribed? Click Here to Sign In | Forgot your password? | Activate Web Access The post Distracted To Death appeared first on Aviation Safety.

Never Miss Another Deal – Follow DansDeals on Facebook Update: Alive again! Update: DEAD! United Elites: Request A Free Baggage Tag United hasn’t sent out physical elite packages since before COVID, but United elite members can now login via the link above and request a free baggage tag to be sent to them. Allow 8-10 weeks for processing.

U.S. Department of Transportation Building The final act of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is taking Southwest Airlines to court on allegations the carrier is “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel.” The troubles for Southwest Airlines continue to build up – this time, with a lawsuit from the U.S. Department of Transportation.   The agency is accusing the airline of “illegally operating multiple chronically delayed flights and disrupting passengers’ travel” on two routes across four states.   Southwest Accused of Chronic Delays From Chicago to Oakland, Baltimore to Cleveland According to the lawsuit, Southwest is accused of…

After the acquisition of 50 AGM-158B JASSM-ER missiles last year, Japan has now been granted the approval for 16 additional AGM-158s, reinforcing the JASDF’s long-range stand-off strike capabilities of the F-15J, F-35 and possibly other assets. The United States’ DSCA (Defense Security Cooperation Agency)  announced on Jan. 15, 2025, the approval of a possible sale of 16 more AGM-158B/B-2 JASSM-ER (Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile-Extended Range) weapons to Japan in a $39 million deal. This development follows a Jul. 4, 2024 contract by the Japan MoD for the acquisition of 50 AGM-158B JASSM-ER missiles, which were approved in an FMS (Foreign…

After nearly a decade of anticipation, Blue Origin’s New Glenn—one of the largest rockets ever built—has made it to space.During the twilight of Thursday morning, at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, the 320-foot tall rocket’s seven BE-4 engines ignited liquid oxygen and liquid methane propellant to generate a combined 3.8 million pounds-force of thrust, sending it off in a ball of flames.Elated screams from Blue Origin personnel could be heard during the live webcast of the spacecraft’s debut launch. It would achieve its primary objective just a few minutes later.“I’m incredibly proud New Glenn achieved orbit on its…

LOT Polish Airlines is expanding its regional presence by launching a new daily route between Krakow and Paris-Orly, starting March 31, 2025. The flights will be operated using fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with a travel time of approximately 2.5 hours.Flight Schedule: Krakow to Paris (LO337): Departs at 17:10. Paris to Krakow (LO338): Departs at 20:35.The route aligns with LOT’s strategy to enhance connectivity from regional airports, providing southern Poland travellers with direct access to Paris, a city renowned for its culture, cuisine, and business opportunities.Paris: A Blend of Culture, Cuisine, and CommerceParis offers a rich array of attractions,…

After flying an instrument approach, a pilot performed a visual go-around after floating down the runway and re-entered the traffic pattern in visual conditions. Did they make the right choice? Would you have done anything differently? Read through the report below, and tell us what you think.Report: Multiple Go-Arounds Following An Instrument Approach Clearance We found the following NASA ASRS report published by a pilot flying Part 91 in a single-engine light aircraft. This report brought up a few good questions that we should all think about before executing an instrument approach into a non-towered airport. I was flying the…

  Another hotel room booking site that is offering an easy way to save is well known Agoda.com. They have now released a brand new 10% promotion code in 2025 to further discount your accommodation. They are granting a 10% discount on selected hotel rooms. We have personally tested it and it seems that the discount works on most of the hotel rooms in the scope of this agent.     How to use the Agoda promo code Firstly note that the Agoda voucher is available for selected hotel rooms. When booking your accommodation just proceed with your selected hotel. Once…