In this issue:
- Trip Report: Lufthansa B747-8 First Class Experience + First Class Terminal
- Incidents: Aerosucre B737-200 Very Low Climb Out + Nippon Cargo B747-8F Part Dropped
- Heritage Special: Boeing’s First Short-Haul Jet, the 720
- Finnair Unveiled New Business Class and Premium Economy
- Frontier and Spirit Airlines to Merge in a $6.6 Billion Deal
- Delta Airbus A321 Blows Out Tire During Landing Cause Runway Excursion
- Video: The Full Lufthansa B747-8 First Class Experience + First Class Terminal
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Trip Report: Lufthansa B747-8 First Class Experience + First Class Terminal
Background I need to go to the U.S. to see my parents for the Chinese New Year. Lufthansa is deploying its B747-400 on Dubai to Frankfurt route so after weighing all flight options, I decided to fly Lufthansa because of the B747. The second sector from Frankfurt to Los Angeles is operated by B747-8, so […]
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Incidents: Aerosucre B737-200 Very Low Climb Out + Nippon Cargo B747-8F Part Dropped
Colombian Aerosucre Boeing 737-200 Engine Malfunction on Takeoff Earlier this month, an Aerosucre Boeing 737 suffered engine malfunction on takeoff in Colombia, narrowly avoiding the top of trees, electrical power lines, and houses. On 3rd February, an Aerosucre Boeing 737-200 with registration HK-5192 and performing a domestic flight from Puerto Carreno to Bogota in Colombia […]
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Heritage Special: Boeing’s First Short-Haul Jet, the 720
The four-engined 707 was Boeing’s long haul masterpiece and entered service in 1958. With the market for jet transports linking major cities of the world sewn up, Boeing shifted its attention to the next market segment, short and medium haul flights between smaller cities. By shrinking the 707, they added a new type to their […]
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Finnair Unveiled New Business Class and Premium Economy
Finnair has today launched the airline’s new spacious, long-haul look with a brand-new Business Class and new Premium Economy cabin as part of a major investment to enhance the customer experience. The Finnish flag carrier unveiled the €200 million investment at a press conference in Helsinki this morning. This complete cabin renewal covers all Finnair […]
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Frontier and Spirit Airlines to Merge in a $6.6 Billion Deal
Two prominent budget carriers Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced plans to merge in a deal valued at $6.6 billion, a tie-up that would create the fifth-largest airline in the United States by revenue passenger miles. The merger is intended to “create America’s most competitive ultra-low fare airline for the benefit of consumers.” Under this […]
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Delta Airbus A321 Blows Out Tire During Landing Cause Runway Excursion
On 6th February a Delta Air Lines Airbus A321 suffered a blown tire causing a runway excursion on landing at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, USA. The 2 month-old aircraft with registration N129DN, performing flight DL-1277 from Dallas to Atlanta (USA), landed on runway 09R and sustained an excursion crossing the grass before stopping on taxiway […]
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Video: The Full Lufthansa B747-8 First Class Experience + First Class Terminal
After arriving at Frankfurt from Dubai on the Lufthansa B747-400, I made my way to Lufthansa First Class Terminal. This is not just a first-class lounge but a completely separate terminal with restaurant dining, shower and bedroom facility, cigar room, and possibly the world’s largest whisky selection in the bar.
I rode a Porsche Panamera as part of the Lufthansa first class lounge transfer to the plane. To my surprise, the Frankfurt to Los Angeles flight is operated by B747-8 in Retro livery (D-ABYT).
Once onboard, I received the full Lufthansa First Class treatment in welcome amenities and champagne. After a nice takeoff with engine view, I sat back relax enjoy First Class dining with caviar and a shot of vodka, followed by starters and sea bass main course. First Class on the Boeing 747-8 was in the nose area with good privacy. Seat 1A was even in front of the cockpit!
Enjoy the nice view over Greenland and Western USA before arriving in Los Angeles. It was a great ride with great service. At the end of the flight, I shared good tip how to fly Lufthansa First Class with miles.
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