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Through Flights: America’s Last True “Direct” Flights (and What Passriders Should Know About Them)

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Nonstop and direct are not the same thing. Meet the through flights still flying in 2026 — UA 643, the Alaska Milk Run, Southwest’s five-stop marathons — and why they can be a non-rev’s secret weapon.

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What Is The FAA – Federal Aviation Administration Overview

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  What Is The FAA? The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plays a huge role in shaping how we travel — from the aircraft we fly on to how the airspace is managed above us. Whether you’re an aviation professional, an airline employee, or just someone who loves to fly, it’s worth understanding how the FAA works and why its influence …

10 Airlines Serving Africa From The U.S. and Canada

10 Airlines That Fly Nonstop/OneStop From Africa To The U.S. And Canada

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Africa. If you want to get from/to the U.S. and Canada to/from Africa without making a stop, you don’t have too many choices.

Let’s take a look at the airlines that make it possible.

ZIPAIR Lands in Houston

ZIPAIR, A Japanese Lowcost Carrier Makes Its Houston Debut

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ZIPAIR’s Dreamliner Lands In Houston On March 4, 2025, ZIPAIR, a low-cost carrier based in Japan, made its inaugural flight to Houston-Intercontinental Airport (IAH). The flight departed at 9:53a on March 4, in Tokyo, and was at the gate in Houston at 6:17a in a driving rainstorm. You can book your tickets online at https://www.zipair.com. The Arrival   The Departure …