Luke Bodell-Editor

Luke Bodell

Editor

September, 2020
BA in Politics & International Relations
Asia Pacific, airlines, aviation news
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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?

What is your favourite aircraft and why?

The Boeing 777-300ER — the workhorse behind most of my long-haul flying, and the aircraft that's got me to some fairly distant corners of the world.

Latest

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Etihad’s Massive Growth: Launches 8 North America Routes & 1 Million Seats In 2026

Six major US airports and two Canadian destinations served this year.

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A320
Delta Flight Diverts, Then Leaves Some Passengers Behind After TSA Checkpoint Closes

Travelers were reportedly instructed to a baggage carousel and were unable to get back airside.

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Within 50 Feet: 2 Airlink E-Jets Only Just Clear Cape Town Stadium In Viral Flyover

Flight tracking analysis revealed razor-thin margins between jet altitude readings and the stadium rooftop.

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A321
5-Hour Squeeze: Delta Sued After Plus-Size Seatmate Left Passenger Needing Spinal Surgery

The traveler says he was trapped against the cabin wall, leading to worsening back pain and costly surgery.

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5 Tire Incidents In 2 Weeks At Chicago O'Hare As American Airlines 737 Suffers Double Blowout

The FAA is investigating after an American 737 blew two tires at O'Hare in the fifth such failure since August 13.

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United Airlines Left Passengers Outside On Tarmac For 5 Hours After Crew Timed Out Mid-Taxi

Onboard supply shortages, crew duty limits, and closed CBP facilities led to a nightmare situation on a Wisconsin tarmac.

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Southwest Launches 11 New Routes From This Major US Airport [Full List]

The 11 route additions are more than any other airport in its network.

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The Future Of Aviation? Why Rolls-Royce Filed A Patent For A Hydrogen Engine System

Hydrogen could have a big role to play in the future of aviation.

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United Airlines Stuck With Hundreds Of Boeing 737 MAX 10 Lie-Flat Seats It May Never Install

United has reshaped its premium transcontinental plans as the MAX 10’s role pivots toward a higher density domestic workhorse.

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easyJet Airbus A320neo flying
Fuel Emergency As 20+ Flights Divert Or Hold After Man Breaches Manchester Airport

A late-night security incident prompted multiple diversions and long holds as one jet declared a fuel emergency.

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American Airlines Airbus A321
'4 To 5 Passengers Burned': Laptop Catches Fire On American Airlines Flight

The device was contained by flight attendants, but multiple passengers were reportedly injured.

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Cessna 150 Pilot Killed, 2 Troopers Hurt In Midair Crash With State Police Helicopter

The small plane reportedly collided with the police chopper from behind.

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"Impossible To Deliver": Alaska Airlines 787 Long-Haul Flights Are Understaffed, Crews Say

Union grievance alleges that Main Cabin service and new premium offerings were never properly tested for economy operations.

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Last Chance: Air France's Final 37 Airbus A318 Routes Revealed [See Full Map]

The fleet will travel across 13 countries and 37 routes in its final months.

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Delta's New Airbus A330-900neos Will Feature A Massive 56 Delta One Suites

Delta doubles down on long-haul luxury with a premium-heavy A330neo layout aimed at top transatlantic routes.

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Flight Review: Turkmenistan Airlines 777-200LR & 777-300ER Business Class From London To Bangkok

I flew both of Turkmenistan Airlines' widebodies in business class on a London-Ashgabat-Bangkok itinerary.

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London Heathrow Flooding Shuts Road Access To United, American & Delta Terminals

A burst main has submerged roads around Heathrow's central terminals, stranding passengers and staff.

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"All My Flight Attendants Have Headaches": 4 Of 5 Frontier Crew Fall Ill On Airbus A321

Two flight attendants were taken to hospital as the jet remains grounded and multiple flights were canceled.

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"No Fuel For A Go-Around": American Eagle Jet Declares Emergency After 3 Missed Approaches

Severe thunderstorms forced an American Eagle E175 to abort approaches at Lexington and Louisville before diverting to Indiana.

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Iberia Is Flying An Airbus A321XLR To Livestream Today's Total Solar Eclipse From 33,000 Ft

A specially routed A321XLR will livestream the total eclipse using ultra fast Starlink over Palencia.

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