About Aaron Bailey
Journalist - Aaron joins the Simple Flying team with 14 years of experience in the travel & tourism industry. He has a background in airports and travel consulting for global companies in New Zealand, Europe, and North America. An Avid traveler, Aaron has visited 52+ countries across 5 continents. Based in Christchurch, New Zealand
Air Astana Signs Codeshare Agreement With Azerbaijan Airlines
The new agreement will further deepen ties between the two countries.
Low Visibility Restricts Flights At Auckland Airport
Thick fog blanketed the country's most significant city, affecting airport operations.
Air New Zealand Confirms Minimal Impact From New Pratt & Whitney Engine Challenges
The Auckland-based carrier is looking into how much of an effect the engine issue may have on schedules and services.
Police Remove Passenger From Overbooked Wizz Air Flight In Oslo
The flight from Oslo Torp to Bucharest, didn't depart without a hitch.
Boeing To Increase Production Rates Of 737 MAX And 787 Aircraft
With supply chain challenges easing, the manufacturer is about to take off with more aircraft completions per month.
Hawaiian Airlines Alters Schedule As Airbus A321neo Engines Are Recalled
The airline currently has 18 A321 in the fleet; however, how many will be affected by the recall?
Air New Zealand’s Quick Flight Across The Southern Alps
The flight between Christchurch and Hokitika offers passengers a world-class view of the Southern Alps.
Fiji Airways Welcomes Back 200 Crew Members Laid Off During The Pandemic
The Fijian carrier is going from strength to strength in the Pacific.
IATA Wants Proposed Brussels Airport Night Flight Ban To Be Scrapped
The proposal could negatively impact the nation's economy and modest long-haul operations.
Coming To Oshkosh: The Lockheed Constellation
The iconic aircraft will take to the skies over Wisconsin this week.
Emergency Declared After Eurowings Discover Airbus A320 Captain Incapacitated On Approach To Frankfurt
The first officer was able to take the helm and land the aircraft safely.
US Airfare Down 4.1% In Q1 2023
While the drop of 4% sounds promising, it's still a far cry from the prices seen during the pandemic.
Australian Government Rejects Qatar Airways’ Request To Increase Flights
The airline had hoped to expand operations with an application for 21 extra return flights a week.
Passenger Arrested At Miami International Airport For False Bomb Threat
The gate agent simply asked Martins to check his carry-on bag before things took a sour turn.
Mechanical Issue Forces Northern Pacific Airways To Cancel Its Second-Ever Flight
Passengers were left with no option but a refund or a flight home on alternative airline.
JetBlue Shakes Up Its Latin American And Caribbean Winter Operations
JFK departures will bear the brunt of the airline's capacity reductions.
East Timor's Aero Dili Launches New Flights To Singapore & Surabaya
The carrier looks to build on its successful launch in May to Bali.
Qantas' Newest Boeing 787 Flies Over Antarctica Between Santiago & Sydney
Unfortunately, the passengers weren't treated to a view of the ice.
Air Tahiti Nui Cancels Flights Last Minute Because Of Strikes
Flights to Paris, Los Angeles, and Auckland have been canceled.