Did You Know Archives - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/category/travel/dyk/ Aviation News | Air Travel News | Insight & Analysis Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:32:44 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://i0.wp.com/travelradar.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-142341008_3736125383109174_8967045553856800325_n.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Did You Know Archives - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/category/travel/dyk/ 32 32 209674969 Air Malta vs. Malta Air: What’s the Difference? https://travelradar.aero/air-malta-vs-malta-air-whats-the-difference/ https://travelradar.aero/air-malta-vs-malta-air-whats-the-difference/#respond Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:32:44 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56765 Have you ever been confused between the ownership and operation of Air Malta and Malta Air? Perhaps you’ve boarded a Ryanair flight to your holiday destination, only to realise the service is advertised as being a Malta Air flight? If so, you’re not alone. Let’s clarify the main differences between Malta Air (FR) and Air […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/air-malta-vs-malta-air-whats-the-difference/feed/ 0 56765 What are the safest airlines? https://travelradar.aero/what-are-the-safest-airlines/ https://travelradar.aero/what-are-the-safest-airlines/#respond Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:00:00 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56307 Before discussing what the safest airlines are, it is important to note that, air travel as a whole, is seen as the safest mode of transport. Nevertheless, accidents on flights still do happen with there having been approximately 143 deaths per year for the last 5 years from flight accidents. On a positive note, as […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/what-are-the-safest-airlines/feed/ 0 56307 Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup: Scandinavia’s Largest and Busiest Airport https://travelradar.aero/copenhagen-airport-kastrup-scandinavias-largest-and-busiest-airport/ https://travelradar.aero/copenhagen-airport-kastrup-scandinavias-largest-and-busiest-airport/#comments Sat, 16 Nov 2024 16:00:49 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56139 Located 8km from Copenhagen city centre, Copenhagen Airport, Kastrup is Scandinavia’s largest and most popular airport. Serving a wide network of Domestic, European and intercontinental destinations, Copenhagen Airport hosts millions of passengers every year. Kastrup is not only Scandinavia’s biggest airport but also one of the busiest in Northern Europe. Denmark’s central airport caters to […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/copenhagen-airport-kastrup-scandinavias-largest-and-busiest-airport/feed/ 1 56139 Escape the cold with Etihad’s winter travel deals to warmer destinations https://travelradar.aero/escape-the-cold-with-etihads-winter-travel-deals-to-warmer-destinations/ https://travelradar.aero/escape-the-cold-with-etihads-winter-travel-deals-to-warmer-destinations/#comments Thu, 14 Nov 2024 11:55:06 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56169 Etihad Airways is inviting UK and Irish travellers to escape the winter blues and journey to sun-kissed lands including the Middle East, India and Asia with exclusive seasonal flight fare offers for travel between Oct. 1, 2024 and March 22, 2025. From economy to business class, these special winter deals make it more alluring than […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/escape-the-cold-with-etihads-winter-travel-deals-to-warmer-destinations/feed/ 1 56169 Skiing in Scandinavia: Norway as top choice for UK winter travellers https://travelradar.aero/ski-season-data-norways-growing-popularity-among-uk-winter-travellers/ https://travelradar.aero/ski-season-data-norways-growing-popularity-among-uk-winter-travellers/#respond Thu, 14 Nov 2024 10:10:03 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54290 As winter approaches, Norway is climbing the ranks as a favourite destination for UK skiers. According to recent insights from aviation analytics firm Cirium and ski tour operator Ski Solutions, there has been a remarkable increase in demand for Norwegian ski destinations, with a 64% year-on-year surge in December 2024 bookings. This surge in popularity […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/ski-season-data-norways-growing-popularity-among-uk-winter-travellers/feed/ 0 54290 Bird Strikes: The Dangers and Consequences https://travelradar.aero/bird-strikes-the-dangers-and-consequences/ https://travelradar.aero/bird-strikes-the-dangers-and-consequences/#respond Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:25:07 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55708 The infamous bird strike: when an unlucky feathered friend finds their way into the propeller of an aircraft, or simply just hits an aircraft head-on. We’ve heard lots about these happening, but how dangerous can they actually be?  What are bird strikes? According to the ICAO, a bird strike is defined as a collision between […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/bird-strikes-the-dangers-and-consequences/feed/ 0 55708 Air Canada Inspires Young Women While Increasing Flight Volume https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-inspires-young-women-while-increasing-flight-volume/ https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-inspires-young-women-while-increasing-flight-volume/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2024 09:00:48 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55930 Air Canada recently hosted an event to inspire young women to explore aviation careers while the airline is seeing growth in its flight volume. The airline’s efforts to encourage diversity in aviation comes at a time when Air Canada is seeing increased flight volumes. Growing Aviation Opportunities for Women The event offered young women the […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-inspires-young-women-while-increasing-flight-volume/feed/ 0 55930 What makes Hong Kong and Singapore Airports so Popular with Travellers? https://travelradar.aero/what-makes-hong-kong-and-singapore-airports-so-popular-with-travellers/ https://travelradar.aero/what-makes-hong-kong-and-singapore-airports-so-popular-with-travellers/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:45:27 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55517 Hong Kong and Singapore are very popular tourist destinations in Asia, but they both have only one airport each. Despite having only one airport, both countries are still extremely busy aviation hubs, ranking as the 9th and 10th busiest airports in Asia respectively. According to RadarBox, the average daily movements in each airport are 1043 […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/what-makes-hong-kong-and-singapore-airports-so-popular-with-travellers/feed/ 0 55517 Why are Ryanair and British Airways so popular with travellers in the UK? https://travelradar.aero/why-are-ryanair-and-british-airways-two-of-the-leading-airlines-in-the-uk/ https://travelradar.aero/why-are-ryanair-and-british-airways-two-of-the-leading-airlines-in-the-uk/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2024 19:00:07 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55321 The United Kingdom has always been a popular hub for travel. It is one of the busiest aircraft hubs in the world, with an average of 5,290 daily flights departing the UK in 2023. The most active airlines in the country are British Airways (BA) (862 daily flights), Ryanair (888 daily movements) and EasyJet (877 […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/why-are-ryanair-and-british-airways-two-of-the-leading-airlines-in-the-uk/feed/ 1 55321 Marriott Bonvoy & Aeroplan launch enhanced loyalty partnership for travellers https://travelradar.aero/marriott-bonvoy-aeroplan-launch-enhanced-loyalty-partnership-for-travellers-2/ https://travelradar.aero/marriott-bonvoy-aeroplan-launch-enhanced-loyalty-partnership-for-travellers-2/#comments Thu, 07 Nov 2024 13:13:27 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55709 Marriott Bonvoy®, Marriott International’s globally-acclaimed travel program, and Canada’s leading loyalty program Aeroplan run by Air Canada, have joined forces to deliver even greater benefits and rewards for their members. This expanded partnership marks a new chapter between two iconic travel brands and their long-time collaboration, promising increased flexibility and value for travellers across the […]

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