Facial recognition at airports has long been discussed, and earlier this year, the technology was finally introduced into Las Angeles Airport on a trial basis. Facial recognition at LAX – known for its strict border checks and long immigration queues –...
It’s not just airlines that have an impact on your flying experience. Airports also influence our travel. Having an idea of what to expect from the airport you are flying from and the airport you are flying to helps with planning and reduces stress and panic at the...
With the Sydney Airport curfew in the spotlight once again, we thought we’d take a closer look at the busiest and best airports in Australia. It won’t surprise anyone that Sydney airport is the busiest, both in terms of passenger movements, aircraft movements and...
Runway markings and lights help pilots navigate the tarmac during takeoff and landing. However, some runways are so dangerous that pilots need extraordinary skill and experience to take off and land safely. Here are some of the shortest and most dangerous runways in...
This might be the best year for travelling yet. With airlines offering some of the cheapest fares in years, gone are the days where travelling was considered a luxury. And of course, more airline passengers means a busy year for airports. Let’s have a look at...
Have you ever wondered how planes know where to land on an airstrip? A pilot’s job would certainly be a lot more difficult if it were not for the carefully painted lines that guide them when landing on a runway. Linemarking is a vital aspect of aviation, and...
