Simple Flying
  • News
    • Airlines
    • Airbus
    • Boeing
    • Embraer
    • COMAC
    • Airports
    • Inflight Connectivity
    • Cargo
    • Passenger Experience
    • Radarbox News
  • By Region
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Middle East
    • Asia
    • Oceania
    • Africa
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Worldwide
  • Analysis
    • Analysis
    • Opinion
  • Trip Reports
  • History
  • Exclusives
  • App
Simple Flying
  • News
    • Airlines
    • Airbus
    • Boeing
    • Embraer
    • COMAC
    • Airports
    • Inflight Connectivity
    • Cargo
    • Passenger Experience
    • Radarbox News
  • By Region
    • Europe
    • North America
    • Middle East
    • Asia
    • Oceania
    • Africa
    • Central America
    • South America
    • Worldwide
  • Analysis
    • Analysis
    • Opinion
  • Trip Reports
  • History
  • Exclusives
  • App
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter
LinkedIn
TikTok
Newsletters
Alternative Text

Nicholas Cummins

1232 posts
Journalist - Working in news media for over a decade with outlets including 9News and the Discovery Channel, Nick is an airline marketing specialist with a Masters level education. Working closely with AirAsia, Virgin Australia, Turkish Airlines and others, Nick provides unique insight and analysis on a variety of aviation topics. Based in Sydney, Australia.
a380-retirement
Read More
  • 7 minute read

When Will Each Airline Retire Its Airbus A380s?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • December 2, 2020
The A380 was once seen as the future of the aviation industry. But its star flared out very…
angkok Airways ATR 42-600 on final at Phuket airport
Read More
  • 6 minute read

ATR 72 Vs Dash 8 – Which Turboprop Aircraft Is Better?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 27, 2020
When it comes to turboprop aircraft, two brand names come to mind. First is the Aerei da Trasporto…
emirates-economy-vs-etihad-economy/
Read More
  • 6 minute read

Emirates Economy vs Etihad Economy – What Airline Is Best?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 25, 2020
Between them, Etihad and Emirates are two of the world’s better-known airline brands. The Middle Eastern long-haul specialists…
is-premium-economy-worth-it
Read More
  • 5 minute read

Is Flying Premium Economy Actually Worth It?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 23, 2020
Premium economy has always been a bit of an odd seat onboard. The ‘in-between-class’ features few really desirable…
scoot-jetstar-airasia-x-best-getty
Read More
  • 6 minute read

AirAsia X Vs Scoot Vs Jetstar – Which Is Best?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 18, 2020
Between them, AirAsia X, Scoot, and Jetstar have low-cost medium-haul flying around South East Asia covered. They offer…
the-boeing-777x-vs-the-airbus-a380-what-plane-wins-getty
Read More
  • 5 minute read

The Boeing 777X vs The Airbus A380 – What Plane Wins?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 11, 2020
With production of the Boeing 747 coming to an end, the 777X will become Boeing’s flagship big plane.…
Mexican president plane getty images
Read More
  • 3 minute read

A Look Inside Mexico’s Presidential Boeing 787 Private Jet

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 5, 2020
It is rare that a presidential aircraft comes on the market for sale. However, for nearly two years,…
singapore-airlines-economy-vs-emirates-economy
Read More
  • 5 minute read

Singapore Airlines Economy vs Emirates Economy – Which Airline Is Better?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 4, 2020
Between them, Singapore Airlines and Emirates are two of the world’s best-known premium long-haul airlines. They are well…
boeing-777x-vs-777-300er
Read More
  • 4 minute read

The Boeing 777X Vs The 777-300ER – What Is The Difference?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 3, 2020
It has been a long time coming. The much delayed first Boeing 777X should enter service with Lufthansa…
Airbus A330neo
Read More
  • 5 minute read

The Airbus A330neo vs A330 – What’s The Difference?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • November 1, 2020
Airbus is trying to sell its latest-generation version of the twinjet Airbus A330neo. This aircraft is an update…
SWISS A220
Read More
  • 8 minute read

Airbus A220 vs Boeing 737 – Which Plane Is Better?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 30, 2020
The Boeing 737 is one of the world’s most successful aircraft types. If you have flown anywhere it…
Virgin Upper Class meal tray
Read More
  • 3 minute read

Do Pilots Really Eat Different Meals On A Flight?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 30, 2020
The last thing you want to be affected by on board an aircraft is food poisoning. It’s even…
American Airlines reduces international capacity with 10% due to coronavirus
Read More
  • 3 minute read

Why Don’t Planes Use Reverse Thrust To Push Back?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 30, 2020
When a plane departs an airport, its first movement will be to push back from the gate. To…
Tupolev-154 passenger plane makes last commercial flight in Russia
Read More
  • 2 minute read

Farewell: Russia’s Final Civil Tu-154 Makes Its Final Flight

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 29, 2020
Today marks the end of an aviation era, as the last commercial Tu-154 operated its last commercial flight…
JAL-COVID-Insurance-getty
Read More
  • 3 minute read

Japan Airlines’ Fleet In 2020

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 29, 2020
How has Japan Airlines’ fleet changed in 2020, and what can we expect for this flag carrier airline…
SINGAPORE-LIFESTYLE-FOOD-AIRLINE
Read More
  • 2 minute read

In Photos: Dining In Singapore Airlines’ Airbus A380 Restaurant

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 28, 2020
Singapore Airlines has opened an Airbus A380 restaurant, allowing fans and more to dine on the very best…
ANA, Boeing 767, Engine Fire
Read More
  • 3 minute read

ANA Looks To Sustainable Aviation Fuel

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 27, 2020
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is planning to supplement outbound Japan flights with sustainable aviation fuel. It will use…
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong Getty Images
Read More
  • 3 minute read

Cathay Pacific’s Fleet In 2020

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 27, 2020
This year has been hard for Hong Kong’s home airline Cathay Pacific. Not only has the global crisis…
A350
Read More
  • 3 minute read

Airbus A350-900 vs A350-1000 – What Are The Differences?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 26, 2020
There are two models of the Airbus A350 aircraft, but how are they different? Why did Airbus build…
Air New Zealand Dreamliner 787-9 Getty
Read More
  • 5 minute read

Airbus A330neo Vs Boeing 787-9 – Which Plane Is Best?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 25, 2020
Several people may not know that the A330neo was always being touted as the answer to the Boeing…
Qatar A350
Read More
  • 3 minute read

Why Are Aircraft Tails Painted Before Being Attached To The Fuselage?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 24, 2020
Whenever you see aircraft being built, you might have noticed that their tails are fully painted in the…
britishairways_21686771217487
Read More
  • 5 minute read

Which Aircraft Have Been Used As Film Sets?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 23, 2020
The next time you are watching a movie with a plane in it, you might wonder how they…
737
Read More
  • 3 minute read

Which US Airlines Are Still Blocking Middle Seats?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 23, 2020
Airlines have been blocking out the middle seat for the last few months on narrowbody aircraft to prevent…
747 and A380
Read More
  • 9 minute read

The Airbus A380 vs Boeing 747 – Which Plane Is Best?

  • byNicholas Cummins
  • October 22, 2020
When the Airbus A380 was introduced, many believed that it would mark the end of the original jumbo…
Get In Touch
  • Contact Us
  • Corrections
  • Submit Story Tip
  • Advertise
Features
  • Email Newsletters
  • Routes Newsletter
  • App Download
  • Podcast
  • Videos
  • Ad Free Subscription
Simple Flying
  • About Us
  • Jobs
  • Future Flying Webinars
Policies
  • Content Disclaimer
  • Advertising Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms And Conditions
Follow Simple Flying:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube
Twitter
LinkedIn
TikTok
Simple Flying
© Copyright Simple Flying - 2018 - 2022