DLD 226: Stuck in IROPS hell
No one likes when flights are delayed or canceled. But why is dealing with it such a pain in the ass?
Istanbul
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New Istanbul Airport operations delayed two months
Istanbul's new airport is officially delayed. The yet-to-be-named facility was due to begin operations at the end of October; December is the new target. Still...
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Airline stopovers: Big business or marketing malarkey?
Stopovers arguably built the Icelandic tourism economy and its position in the North Atlantic aviation market. But are such programs a guaranteed success? More and...
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The US Electronics Ban begins to fade
Three airports in the Middle East are now cleared to allow electronics on board flights bound for the USA. Is the security theater finally coming...
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On Turkish Airlines and the coup
Turkish Airlines has taken another step in support of Erdogan's government, helping to push a controversial political agenda in a time of uncertainty in the...
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FAA lifts ban on Turkey flights
The Federal Aviation Administration has lifted the ban on flights from Turkey coming to the United States. The ban was put in place early Saturday...
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Turkey blacklisted by FAA following coup attempt
Following Friday's coup attempt in Turkey the US Government has prohibited flights from Turkey to the US and also blocked US airlines from flying to...
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Delta cuts Istanbul service
Delta is dropping service to Istanbul for the summer, even before it resumes seasonal operation. Security and yield concerns killed the route, along with possibly...
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An evening in the Turkish bath at Cemberlitas Hamami
It is completely normal to find yourself mostly naked in Istanbul while a middle-aged, overweight Turkish man gives you a bubble bath, right?? I sure...
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Perth-ish: A morning in Kadikoy’s market
Day six of my trip to Perth and back and somehow, despite my third consecutive night sleeping on a plane, I was still feeling reasonably...