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In this issue:

• SAUDIA and flyDubai Unveil New Business Class Cabin
• Etihad Unveils New B787 Cabin + Upgrade Amenities
• Business Class Deals: Los Angeles To Europe From $2,320
• Trip Report: Starlux Airlines Inaugural Taipei to Los Angeles Flight
• Miracle on British Airways Flight 5390 – Captain Sucked Out of the Cockpit
• JetBlue Mint Suites Deal: US to Amsterdam – $1894, Amsterdam to US – $1421
• Miracle on Cathay Pacific Flight 780 – Loss of Thrust Control
• Video: Complete Review of Starlux Airlines – A350 Inaugural Taipei LA Flight

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SAUDIA and flyDubai Unveil New Business Class Cabin

SAUDIA and flyDubai have unveiled their new Business Class cabins at the annual Arabian Travel Market (ATM) in Dubai. SAUDIA New Business Class SAUDIA has revealed its latest Business Class seat, the VantageSOLO suite to be fitted on its new Airbus A321 XLR aircraft. The VantageSOLO suite offers an increase in privacy compared to previous […]

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Etihad Unveils New B787 Cabin + Upgrade Amenities

• Etihad to take delivery of three new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Q3 2023
• New interiors featuring Business suites with privacy doors
• Upgraded experiences now rolled out including Armani/Casa designed amenities

Etihad Airways is showcasing a suite of new products and enhancements at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai this week. The airline revealed the new interior for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will join the fleet in the third quarter of this year adding to the 39 Dreamliners Etihad already operates.

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Business Class Deals: Los Angeles To Europe From $2,320

Note: Fares are time-sensitive therefore it is recommended to make a booking as soon as possible if you have a confirmed schedule. Currently, there are a few Business Class deals offered from Los Angeles(LAX) where you can score a round-trip flight to Europe starting from $2,314 during the summer through winter seasons. The deal to […]

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Trip Report: Starlux Airlines Inaugural Taipei to Los Angeles Flight

26th April is a big day for the new Taiwanese airline Starlux, it finally launched its first long-haul flight to Los Angeles, CA. Starlux started operation at the beginning of 2020, it was the worst time in aviation history due to the pandemic. The airline persisted and now flies 20 brand new Airbus including 13 […]

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Miracle on British Airways Flight 5390 – Captain Sucked Out of the Cockpit

On the 10th of June, 1990, British Airways Flight 5390 was on its way to Malaga, Spain. Without warning, two of the six cockpit windows exploded from their frames. As a result, the sudden decompression of the cabin caused a massive rush of air, which sucked the captain out of the cockpit. Miraculously, the crew […]

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JetBlue Mint Suites Deal: US to Amsterdam – $1894, Amsterdam to US – $1421

Note: This deal is very time-sensitive, non-refundable and tickets need to be purchased 21 days in advance. With the announcement of JetBlue flights from New York and Boston to Amsterdam, JetBlue is offering an introductory offer on Mint suites for passengers travelling from the US at $1,894 roundtrip. Moreover, passengers originating from Amsterdam to New […]

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Miracle on Cathay Pacific Flight 780 – Loss of Thrust Control

On 13th April 2010, a Cathay Pacific Airbus A330 was operating flight 780 from Surabaya to Hong Kong. However, due to fuel contamination, both of the engines sustained damage and the aircraft landed at almost twice the normal speed due to loss of thrust control on approach. Flight Details The Cathay Pacific Airbus A330-300 with […]

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Video: Complete Review of Starlux Airlines – A350 Inaugural Taipei LA Flight

26th April is a milestone for the new Taiwanese airline Starlux as it launched its first long-haul flight to Los Angeles, CA. The chairperson of Starlux, Chang Kuo-Wei 張國煒 personally flies the A350 flight as the captain.

I was invited to fly in Starlux First Class. There are just 4 First Class fully enclosed private suites in the front and 26 Business Class suites on the Starlux A350-900. Check out all the cabin, seats, amenities, food and beverage offerings during the launch flight. I gave my verdict about the entire product at the end of the video.

Find out all the details about Starlux Airlines and behind the scenes with Chairman Chang Kuo-Wei 張國煒 flying the plane. He talked about his upbringing in the aviation industry.

Starlux Airlines started operation at the beginning of 2020; the worst time in aviation history. The airline persisted and now flies 20 brand new Airbus including 13 A321neo, 4 A330neo and 3 A350-900.

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