Luke Bodell
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About Luke Bodell
Luke has over a decade of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the industry. Based in South East Asia.
What is your industry focus?
I focus primarily on reporting news in the commercial aviation industry, covering a wide range of stories on airlines, airports, and manufacturers.
Why do you love aviation?
Modern aviation is one of the world's most sophisticated and cutting-edge industries, and the planes themselves are an engineering marvel. How can you not love it?
Latest
UK ‘Most Vulnerable’ To Fuel Shortages As Ryanair Boss Warns Of Summer Cancellations
Airfares and cancellations could skyrocket if oil supplies remain throttled.
April Fools? Ryanair Vows To Stop Trolling Passengers In "Professional" Rebrand
Is Ryanair moving away from its trademark social media style?
easyJet Flight Attendant Injured As Turbulence Strikes Shortly After Takeoff
An easyJet cabin crew member required emergency medical assistance.
Why Do Airlines Turn Off The Cabin Lights During Takeoff And Landing?
This practice ensures that passengers are better prepared during an emergency.
Rare US "Eye In The Sky" Command Plane Destroyed In Iran Strike On Saudi Air Base
The US has just a handful of E-3 Sentry's in mission-capable condition.
US Warns Travelers That Refusing To Unlock Phones In Hong Kong Is Now A Crime
All passengers, even those transiting, must hand over access to electronic devices.
Coast-To-Coast In 3 Hours: How The New Supersonic Bill Could Slash US Flight Times
Supersonic jets could revolutionary coast-to-coast travel in the US.
"Inexcusable": Why Delta’s CEO Just Stripped Congress Of Their VIP Perks
Lawmakers will have to queue alongside regular passengers.
Why This Monster Jet Engine Is Crushing Boeing’s Mounting Competition From Airbus
The Rolls-Royce UltraFan could be the powerplant of choice for next-generation aircraft.
Why In The World Did Boeing Merge With McDonnell Douglas?
A closer look at the strategic and financial reasons behind Boeing’s McDonnell Douglas merger.
Emirates A380 Among Planes Damaged During Early Dubai International Drone Attacks
Airlines are running a fine line between operational resilience and safety.
Breaking: Air Canada CRJ-900 Collides With Fire Truck At LaGuardia, 2 Fatalities Reported
Authorities have confirmed the sad news that both of the aircraft's pilots lost their lives in the crash.
Ticking Clock: Airlines Warn Jet Fuel Could Run Dry Within Weeks
Carriers are expected to make mass cancellations in response.
"On-Demand" Hygiene: Lufthansa Trials Reduced Cleaning In Economy Cabins
Cabin crew will decide which areas of the plane need cleaning.
‘No Point In Burning Cash’: United Slashes 5% Of Flights Amid $11B Fuel Spike
The cuts will come during Q2 and Q3 as United braces for rising fuel costs.
Air Canada Intercept: Stolen Aeroplan Miles Trigger NORAD Fighter Jet Response
US and Canadian fighters escorted the Boeing 777-300ER to Montreal.
Delta Air Lines’ Boeing 717s To Allegedly Go Months Without WiFi Due To System Switch
The jets are upgrading to a faster satellite WiFi system.
F-47 & F/A-XX Delays: US Air Power Faces Critical 'Fighter Gap' Until 2035
Both platforms are experiencing delays likely to persist into the next decade.
Chaos In Dubai: Foreign Carriers Barred From DXB After Drone Hits Fuel Tank
UAE airspace was immediately shutdown but has since reopened.
