Aaron Bailey
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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 five continents. Based in Canterbury, New Zealand
Why do you love aviation?
Growing up in New Zealand, aviation is vital for connectivity not just domestically but also to connect us to the world. Watching the aviation market grow to what it is today makes taking flight even more enjoyable.
What is your favourite aircraft and why?
Whether domestically on the ATR72-600 or flying far and wide on the Boeing 787-9, these aircraft are at different ends of the spectrum, but both are my favorite. They still do the same thing: they are vital to connecting people.
What is your industry focus?
With a passion for analysis, you'll frequently find me reporting on who flies where and how many times per week on which aircraft.
Latest
The 7 Longest Routes The Boeing 777X Could Fly
The aviation world eagerly awaits the arrival of Boeing's 777X, but will it revolutionize long-haul travel as promised?
JetBlue Hikes Checked Bags Fees, Cites "Rising Operating Costs"
JetBlue announces a hike checked bag fees, balancing the need to keep fares competitive with the reality of escalating operations costs.
Delta Slashes Domestic Boeing 767-400 Flights By 67% In Massive Schedule Shakeup
The airline will redeploy a significant portion of its 767-400ER fleet from domestic routes to services to and from Europe, affecting several routes.
TSA Employees Asked To Return Tyler Perry’s $1,000 Gift Cards As Backpay Begins
TSA workers receiving backpay as shutdown enters day 45, but those who received $1,000 gift cards from Tyler Perry are asked to return them.
Alaska Airlines Pilots Ask For Police “To Meet The Airplane” After Passenger Vapes Onboard
An Alaska Airlines flight from Seattle to Sacramento had to request police to meet the aircraft at the gate after a passenger allegedly vaped.
JetBlue Passenger With Highest Mosaic Status Caught Performing Inappropriate Act Inflight
The ACARS message sent during JetBlue Flight 2858 revealed a shocking act taking place in the cabin, involving a passenger in Mint.
Dance For First Class? Delta Air Lines Gate Agent Holds Competition In Salt Lake City
Two passengers at Salt Lake City International Airport found themselves in a dance-off to win first class upgrades on a Delta Air Lines flight.
New Global Aviation Rules On Power Banks Come Into Effect – Here's What's Changing
Passengers can now carry up to two power banks each onboard.
“Today We Mourn”: Pilots Of Air Canada Flight 8646 Honored As Bodies Return Home
The return of Captain Antoine Forest and Co-pilot Mackenzie Gunther's remains to Montreal and Ottawa were met with tributes at the airport.
Sitting Comfortably? The Top 10 Busiest US Regional Jet Airports
Chicago O'Hare reigns supreme as the busiest airport for regional flights in the US, with over 128,000 takeoffs and landings in Q2 2026.
Put Them On Blast: TMZ Asks Public For Photos Of Vacationing Lawmakers Amid TSA Crisis
The shutdown, now in its 41st day, has left around 50,000 TSA officers without a paycheck.
Qantas Scraps Nonstop Perth-Paris Route In Major European Network Shake-Up
Qantas shakes up its international network to offer more flights to Europe via Singapore.
Authorities Searching For American Airlines Flight Attendant Reported Missing In Colombia
The disappearance of an American Airlines flight attendant in Medellin, Colombia, has left his family desperate for answers.
JetBlue Considers Selling Itself To A Major US Carrier, Weighs How Washington Will React
JetBlue's exploration of a potential sale to rival airlines has sparked intense speculation and antitrust scrutiny.
Airbus Snub: Why Finnair Just Chose Embraer's E2 Over The A220
Finnair's bold move to order 18 Embraer E195-E2 jets and 12 used Airbus A320/A321s signals a major shift in the airline's short-haul strategy.
Air Canada Flight Attendant Thrown 100 Meters In Jump Seat During LaGuardia Crash
A flight attendant's miraculous survival after being thrown more than 100 meters from an Air Canada Express plane during a fatal crash at LGA.
Emirates' Flights To Orlando Continue To Be Suspended
Eight in ten travelers transit via Dubai from Orlando to other international destinations
British Airways Ordeal: Passengers Spend 13 Hours With Deceased Flier In Heated Galley
As the grieving family sat in shock, the deceased passenger was moved to the galley, where the heated floor only worsened the situation.
Screeching Halt: Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 Rejects Takeoff At High Speed In Denver
The Airbus A350-900 sat stranded on the taxiway for six hours, leaving passengers stranded.
This Luxury All-Business Airline Is Launching London & Paris To Maldives Flights In December
The new services to London and Paris will also be complemented by the airline's expansion of services to Zurich and Munich.