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Author: Dillon Failoni

I'm an avid writer and airport fanatic. I'm currently studying Airline and Airport Management at Bucks New University and hope to work in airport operations in the future.
Airlines, Airports, Aviation Studies

How to Stay Updated on Aviation Industry News

Posted on17 January 202217 January 2022

The aviation industry is a vast and constantly changing one, so staying up to date on the latest headlines regularly is crucial. Key news stories …

From The Team

This Month in Aviation: December 2021

Posted on6 January 20227 January 2022

We’ve reached the end of what has been another tough year for aviation, and begin 2022 with just a small flickering of hope for a …

From The Team

This Month in Aviation: November 2021

Posted on5 December 20215 December 2021

After months of focus on university work, procrastination, and other commitments, it’s about time for a long overdue update from us at The Final Approach! …

Aviation Studies

What I Learnt From My Second Year of Aviation Studies

Posted on15 August 202115 August 2021

My second year of Airline and Airport Management at Buckinghamshire New University has just come to an end – and what an experience it was! …

Airlines, Airports, Regulation

The Fractured State of the UK’s Air Travel Traffic-Light System

Posted on20 July 202120 July 2021

As we move on to the fourth step of the UK Government’s ‘irreversible’ easing of lockdown restrictions, international travel and the traffic-light system have undergone …

Airports

Edinburgh Airport: Reimagining the Future of Scotland’s Hub

Posted on11 July 202111 July 2021

In a recent uni assignment, I was tasked with exploring a UK airport, its strategy, and its opportunities for growth and improvement. Instantly my sights …

Aviation Studies

Top 4 Tips for Aviation University Students

Posted on16 May 202116 May 2021

By no means am I an expert in university education or aviation studies – but after two years of studying Airline and Airport Management at …

Airlines, Airports

Is the Traffic Light System Really Giving Air Travel the Green Light?

Posted on10 May 202110 May 2021

And so it begins… We’re finally seeing an initial return to international travel from England with the UK Government’s new traffic light system outlined by …

Airports

Heathrow Airport and Covid-19 Recovery

Posted on21 April 202121 April 2021

The entire aviation industry has been grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic for just over a year now – with a route back to normality still …

From The Team

A New Approach to The Final Approach

Posted on4 April 20214 April 2021

It’s been a while! That’s for sure. We last posted in the grand old days of 2020 – just before a Christmas period marred by …

Airlines

Low Cost Subsidiary Carriers: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Posted on20 December 202020 December 2020

Ever since low cost carriers came to fruition and started to really challenge air travel markets globally, full service network carriers have been grappling on …

Airlines, Airports

How Far Have easyJet Come Since ‘Airline’?

Posted on5 November 20205 November 2020

Airline. A famed TV series documenting customer service conundrums, demanding passengers and the day-to-day operations of an early up-and-coming airline, easyJet. A series that certainly …

Airlines, Airports

Back to Uni: Aviation Studies & Covid-19

Posted on23 October 20207 March 2021

It’s been a long, stressful and demotivating summer – that’s for sure. In almost all industries and almost all economies jobs have been lost, ways …

From The Team

Welcome Back to The Final Approach

Posted on7 September 20205 April 2021

After several weeks of unexpected breaks and work commitments for the writing team at The Final Approach, we’re now excited to be back in a …

Air Cargo, Airports

Manston Airport: A New Major Air Cargo Hub?

Posted on31 July 202031 July 2020

Manston Airport had a rich and important history in the UK aviation sector until its closure in 2014. With plans surfacing recently to redevelop the …

Airports

Baggage Reclaim: An Underestimated Risk?

Posted on21 July 202021 July 2020

Until studying aviation security at university, it never truly hit me just how flawed baggage reclaim currently is. In many international airports, limited to no …

Aircraft

Why the 747 Retirement Deserves to Completely Outshine the A380

Posted on8 July 202017 July 2020

Among some aviation fans there is often a debate over which aircraft is superior between the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380. Reports this week suggested …

Safety & Security

Lithium Batteries and Hold Luggage: Do Passengers Know the Risk?

Posted on4 July 202017 July 2020

When catching a flight from Rome to London last year with easyJet, I was forced to remove my lithium powered laptop from my hold luggage. …

Airports

Twelve Hours at Rome Fiumicino

Posted on29 June 202017 July 2020

Most would consider a four hour wait at an airport (particularly for a short haul flight) to be overkill – but when a situation arose …

Airlines

Videoconferencing: A Major Threat to Business Air Travel?

Posted on26 June 202017 July 2020

A look at the videoconferencing industry and how a robust, state of the art system can pose a very real threat to the corporate air …

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The UK Government's easing of Covid-19 restrictions and amber-list quarantine has had a mixed effect on the aviation industry. Check out our latest blog as we take a look at the fractured state of the traffic light system.

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Our latest article goes through 4 tips and tricks Our latest article goes through 4 tips and tricks for aviation students to build upon their university experience and submit well researched, in-depth assignments. 🛬📚LINK IN BIO! 
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Is the traffic light system giving air travel the Is the traffic light system giving air travel the green light? Check out our latest blog post! 🚦✈️ LINK IN BIO!
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We’ve just posted an article all about Heathrow We’ve just posted an article all about Heathrow Airport and their struggles to recover from Covid-19. LINK IN BIO! 🟣🇬🇧✈️
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Sustainability issues remain at the core of aviati Sustainability issues remain at the core of aviation’s future success. Check out our latest article on the current state of CO2 reduction across some big industry players! LINK IN BIO🍃✈️
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We’ve got two feature articles coming up this we We’ve got two feature articles coming up this week. Stay tuned! 🙌✈️
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In our article this week, we pay tribute to Prince In our article this week, we pay tribute to Prince Philip. A true aviator. Check the link in our bio to read about his flying past, and contributions to the industry we love. ✈️🇬🇧❤️
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How are the ‘Big 4’ Latin American carriers cu How are the ‘Big 4’ Latin American carriers currently coping with the pandemic?
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