Author: FlightDrama

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…

A LoyaltyLobby reader sent us a question about a significant flight delay on Thai Airways on an award ticket ex-Frankfurt and if they are eligible for the EC 261/2004 compensation. Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, or opinions by email, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. We’ll cover them here several times a week. You can access Thai Airways here. Reader’s Question: My flight tonight from Frankfurt to Bangkok on TG588 has been canceled by Thai « due to the late arrival of the incoming aircraft and the airport’s night restriction ». This concerns myself and my wife, we are both traveling in business…

NEWS FLASHAir Serbia’s management has held talks with representatives of the Guangzhou municipal government, the city’s Vice Mayor, as well as airport officials to discuss the future development of the carrier’s service between Belgrade and the Chinese city, which was launched last September. “Both sides focused on promoting inbound tourism and exploring opportunities to establish Guangzhou as a key hub for South East Asia and Australia. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in fostering stronger economic and cultural ties between Serbia and China, while enhancing connectivity for travellers across these regions”, Air Serbia said. It comes just days after…

It’s the question that pains every traveler when booking flights: “Sure, I could book at this price now … but what if fares drop afterward?” Google Flights might have the solution: Cutting you a refund if prices drop after you book! The web giant calls it Google Flights Price Guarantee. Google has been “piloting” this feature for a few years, and while you still won’t see it on every flight – in fact, it’s still fairly rare and only available on a select few airlines – it could help you save some money on flights no matter when you book.…

With the new year upon us, now may be a great time to evaluate your credit card portfolio. Credit card sign-up bonuses and welcome offers are the quickest and easiest way to rake in lots of points and miles, so we regularly update the roundup of our favorite current offers in our best credit cards guide.But to help you keep up with an ever-changing list of bonuses, we’ve also compiled a list of the best card offers currently available — especially the ones that are worth an extra look right now because they are at all-time highs or may end…

The Shenyang J-16 Qianlong (Chinese for hidden dragon) is a Chinese all-weather 4+/4,5 generation supersonic twin-seat, twin-engine, multirole fighter based on the Russian Su-27 fighter and built by Shenyang Aircraft Corporation for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The Shenyang J-16 is a multirole combat airplane capable of supersonic flight and developed by the Chinese Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. Designated as a fighter (Jian) and so sporting the J-16 designation (as opposed to fighter-bomber, Jian Hong qi, like the Xi’an JH-7), the Qianlong is instead more of a multirole strike fighter, derived from the air superiority fighter Shenyang J-11 Yinglong…

For more information on France, visit our destination and high-traffic event guides:   The Mediterranean region of France is a busy and popular destination during the summer months, and business aircraft traffic is high. While 3rd-party providers and ground handlers can orchestrate last-minute requests for aircraft parking, hotels and service availability, best practice is to do as much pre-planning as possible. During peak season, May-October each year, airports in southern France – including those around the French Riviera – experience congestion and aircraft parking issues. Typically, Nice (LFMN) is the most challenging airport at which to secure aircraft parking during peak season,…

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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has an ongoing status match offer. I want to cover the details in this post, especially as the list of airlines from which Virgin Atlantic will match has changed. On top of that, with the changes to British Airways’ loyalty program, presumably some people are considering another program. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club status match basicsVirgin Atlantic Flying Club is offering a status match offer for both of its elite tiers:To become an instant Gold member, you need to prove you have top tier status with an eligible frequent flyer program, and you need to have a…