What do you miss most about past eras of flying?

By the end of this decade, commercial supersonic flight is set to make an ambitious comeback. A major player in this space, Boom Supersonic, is aiming for entry into service by 2029. With companies like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines placing orders for the Boom Overture, boarding one of these aircraft could be an option for your future travels. One of the challenges of the Concorde program was its high cost, which meant that only those with deep pockets could afford to fly on this legend. However, I am confident that more passengers will be able to fly on supersonic aircraft during this second return. After all, in a previous interview with Boom, the company told me that tickets would be 75% cheaper than the Concorde. Do you think such savings would be possible? Let us know below!

Over the last few decades, direct aisle access has become an increasingly important part of premium travel in long-haul aviation – in other words, seats that allow passengers to get to the aisle without having to walk past others. More and more wide-body aircraft operators are abandoning denser 2-2-2 layouts in favor of 1-2-1 or even 1-1-1 configurations to achieve this, with passengers getting the benefits of access plus more privacy and a more personalized experience. However, this also benefits the airlines, who can probably charge more money due to the better product, thus increasing yield in their premium cabins despite their lower capacities. As a result, I am now someone who has not only come to appreciate but also expect direct aisle access in business class on long-haul routes, but what do you think? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

As Southwest moves to assigned seating, some passengers are concerned about how this change will affect travel for people who are overweight. For more than three decades, Southwest has allowed overweight passengers to purchase an extra seat when booking, something that Jae’lynn Chaney of Fat Girls Guide called “groundbreaking.” In fact, passengers can even claim back the cost of the second seat. Southwest isn’t the only airline that caters to overweight passengers, but it’s one of the most generous. However, the move to assigned seating could mean the end of this policy. As seats on airlines get smaller, people get fatter, and in a world where we strive to be as inclusive as possible, it makes sense to have something that allows fat people to travel, too. But the idea of ​​an airline simply giving away a seat is unusual. Airlines operate on incredibly thin profit margins—about 2.7%, according to IATA—so every seat matters to their bottom line. In my opinion, every seat is important to reduce costs.

Although the aviation industry is only responsible for about 3% of global carbon emissions, it is working tirelessly to become more sustainable. Many governments, airlines and aviation organizations have pledged their support for carbon reduction targets, and most major airlines and manufacturers have already released roadmaps for how they plan to meet those goals. But are these activities under threat as Trump once again vie for the office of US president? It’s no secret that the Trump campaign opposes clean energy and green subsidies, and some insiders even outright deny climate change. As Simpliflying’s Sustainability In The Air blog recently reported, a Trump environmental adviser called clean energy measures “apocalyptic green fantasies” that will “bankrupt us all.” A Trump victory could mean several things, for example: the abandonment of the idea of ​​a federal mandate for sustainable aviation fuel; increased emissions overall as the US withdraws from the Paris Agreement

Much like the world of film, aviation has the power to inspire, so it’s no surprise that planes and the people involved in their use have been the basis for countless films over the years. On the commercial side, my favorites are Tom Hanks’ “Terminal” and the wild comedy “Airplane,” while on the military side, the two “Top Gun” films are must-sees. Let us know your favorites in the comments!

Boarding a plane is always an exciting moment, but can sometimes be stressful, with passengers jostling for seats to grab space for their hand luggage. For this reason, some airlines play music during boarding, with different operators opting for different types. In the UK, national carrier British Airways prefers classical music, while budget airline Jet2 welcomes passengers on board with Jess Glynne’s pop hit ‘Hold My Hand’. I personally prefer the former approach and would welcome the wider use of slower classical music on airlines around the world, while blaring pop tunes can be a little overstimulating at a time when there is already a lot going on around you. Would you welcome more boarding music being played, and if so, what type? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!