"Accidents are rare in aviation. There were five fatal accidents among 32.2 million flights in 2022," Willie Walsh, director general of the International Air Transport Association (IATA),said in a statement. "That tells us thatflyingis among the safest activities in which a person can engage."...
January 2025:“We transited through Lisbon during our 2-month stay in Portugal. There are still crowds in the more popular destinations of Lisbon but less so during the winter. Travel and everyday life is back to normal, and it’s rare to see someone wearing a mask in town or on the ...
Flying. This year I did not manage to fly as much as I wanted. I kept up with the recency requirements doing some training flights and some others with the kids. This year I also flew for the first time withRodrigoandHarriet-Eve. I am sure that in 2025 I will have the chance to f...
Is the Philippines open for travel? Can I travel to the Philippines right now? EffectiveJuly 2023, all travelers are allowed entry in the Philippines without restrictions. The following areno longer requiredto enter the Philippines: Proof of Vaccination, Quarantine, Proof of negative Covid test (...
“Because the international mandatory retirement age for pilots is also 65, if the age was raised in the United States, pilots 65 or older would no longer be allowed to fly overseas,” wrote NPR correspondent David Schaper. "Those routes are usually flown on widebody jets, such as Boeing's...
Originally a Boeing airline and now an Airbus fan, easyJet hasn’t recorded a single fatal crash, leading to its label as one of the world's safest airlines. The price is right Sir Stelios had a goal of offering low-cost fares for passengers in Europe. Thus, easyJet’s initial ...
Remember, the safest place for your passport is locked in your accommodation. Carry a photocopy or other ID when you’re sightseeing or are out at night. Read these tips on how to keep your passport safe when you travel! Key Takeaways: In general, day-to-day European style is more dres...
Related articleWorried about how safe it is to fly? Here’s what the experts have to say IATA said it its 2023 safety report that the industry has improved its overall safety performance by 61% over the last 10 years. Astudy co-authored by Arnold Barnett, a professor of statistics at th...
Aviation website AirlineRatings.com has just released its annual list of the world’s 10 safest airlines. Once again, Australian airline Qantas grabs the top spot. “Qantas continues to lead the industry with safety innovations and its fleet is now the youngest – 7.9 years – it has been...
Each nation has its own approach, but a general theme boils down to this: The United States is more violent than what you’re used to. Learn to take precautions that you might not have to take at home. The other takeaway: Violent crime rarely involves tourists. Here’s more on what...