In this issue:

• Trip Report: Onboard EK2021 Special "Vaccinated" Flight
• The UK’s ‘Traffic Light’ Approach to Resuming International Travel
• Boeing Grounds Some 737 MAX Jets Over Electrical Flaw
• Turkish Airlines Brings Back Onboard Dining
• Onboard World’s First Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Flight by Qatar Airways
• Video: How the World’s 1% Fly? Flying Luxurious Airbus Corporate Jet

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Trip Report: Onboard EK2021 Special "Vaccinated" Flight

Emirates’ one-of-a-kind flight EK2021 carried fully vaccinated crew members and passengers onboard. With close to 400 fully vaccinated passengers onboard, the flight illustrates the confidence and undiminished excitement for air travel.

Flight EK2021 made a journey across seven emirates, to celebrate the UAE’s progress in vaccinating its citizens and residents. I was onboard this special flight operated by Emirates' latest A380-800, registration A6-EVN, with a special decal "Choose to Vaccinate".

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The UK’s ‘Traffic Light’ Approach to Resuming International Travel

The United Kingdom has released a proposed ‘Traffic Light’ system for the resumption of international travel, which could see English travellers resuming holidays from 17th May. Under the system, countries would be sorted into green, amber and red lists; with each having varying rules for testing and quarantining for returning travellers. The following restrictions will […]

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Boeing Grounds Some 737 MAX Jets Over Electrical Flaw

Boeing has grounded some Boeing 737 MAX jets over electrical issues, just months after returning to the skies. The manufacturer advised 16 airlines to address a potential electrical issue in a specific group of 737 MAXs prior to further operations. Carriers including Southwest, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United scrambled to organise replacement aircraft on […]

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Turkish Airlines Brings Back Onboard Dining

Turkish Airlines has resumed its premium onboard dining and hot meal service on all Business and Economy Class flights longer than two hours 15 minutes flight time. The global carrier offers a premium traveling experience and is world-reknown for its cuisine and hospitality. In line with additional coronavirus-related measures, in 2020 Turkish Airlines made some […]

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Onboard World’s First Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated Flight by Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways operated world's first fully COVID-19 vaccinated flight today from Doha. The flight QR6421, operated by A350-1000, registration A7-ANF; carried 144 vaccinated passengers and 18 crew on-board. I was invited to observe this flight. Flight QR6421 departed Hamad International Airport at 11:45, flight time was 3 hours 15 minutes. The special flight landed in […]

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Video: How the World’s 1% Fly? Flying Luxurious Airbus Corporate Jet

Luxury Private Jet Flying Experience. Imagine having the whole plane to yourself without sharing! I flew on a Comlux Airbus A318 Corporate Jet 9H-UEC.

The aircraft features luxury interiors, a VIP lounge, a private room with bed and two bathrooms. I enjoyed the open space of the lounge, great views of many windows, Asian-fusion food ordered onboard and a private room for relaxation.

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