In this issue:
- Asiana Flight 214 - Boeing 777's First Fatal Crash
- Aer Lingus Business Deal: Manchester – New York: From £946 ($1,146) Return
- Saudi Arabia Launches New National Airline – Riyadh Air
- The Real Reasons Why Your Baggage Doesn’t Always Make Your Flight
- CEO Talks: SWISS New Cabin, Fleet and Summer Plans
- AirJapan Unveils Inaugural Products and Services
- Etihad Guest Program Major Changes on Award Redemption
- Video: The Future Airplane Seats and Interiors – AIME 2023
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Asiana Flight 214 - Boeing 777's First Fatal Crash
On the morning of July 6, 2013, an Asiana Airlines Boeing 777 was operating flight 214 from Seoul to San Francisco. However, due to the flight crew’s mismanagement of the final approach, the aircraft stalled and crashed in San Francisco, marking The Boeing 777’s First Fatal Crash since the aircraft type entered service in 1995.
Aer Lingus Business Deal: Manchester – New York: From £946 ($1,146) Return
Note: This Aer Lingus fare is only bookable on the UK Expedia website. Another great deal for a transatlantic flight from the UK to New York is currently on sale throughout the year. Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus is offering great business class fares from Manchester to New York(JFK). The fare consists of a direct […]
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Saudi Arabia Launches New National Airline – Riyadh Air
Saudi Arabia has unveiled “Riyadh Air”, a new national airline to compete with regional transport and travel hubs, making use of the kingdom’s location between Asia, Africa and Europe Riyadh will serve as the operational hub for the new airline, connecting the Saudi capital to more than a hundred global destinations. This ambitious project involves […]
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The Real Reasons Why Your Baggage Doesn’t Always Make Your Flight
You have probably seen horror stories in the media and you may have even experienced it yourself. Why doesn’t baggage always make its flight? As frustrating as it is, there are some good reasons why this occurs. With my airline experience in both a frontline and operational role, I hope I can shed some light […]
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CEO Talks: SWISS New Cabin, Fleet and Summer Plans
Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is considering whether it should acquire more Airbus A350 beyond the five A350-900s it ordered in December 2022. “It is clear, we want simplicity and efficiency in the fleet. And we want more A350s When we deliver such strong results, the planning goes forward,” SWISS CEO Dieter Vranckx […]
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AirJapan Unveils Inaugural Products and Services
AirJapan, the new airline brand revealed in March 2022 for medium-haul international routes under ANA Holdings Inc., today unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights. AirJapan intends to begin operating flights in February 2024 and expand its network over time, focusing on destinations in Asia. "At AirJapan, we are dedicated […]
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Etihad Guest Program Major Changes on Award Redemption
Starting from March 10, 2023, Etihad Guest will be introducing two new award redemption charts that are based on the ‘Distance Range.’ One chart will be based on Etihad operating flights and another will be a partner redemption chart. Previously, Etihad’s award chart differed by routes and its partner airline had their own award chart. There were […]
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Video: The Future Airplane Seats and Interiors – AIME 2023
The video showcases the latest in aircraft seats, interiors, inflight entertainment and connectivity at Aircraft Interiors Middle East (AIME) 2023. It is where the aviation industry gets together, showcasing the latest products and exploring new bold ideas.
At AIME 2023, I tried out the biggest single-aisle aircraft business class by Stelia. ST Engineering presented the “extendable” lavatory for people of determination. There are lightweight Business Class seats, hard shells, and conventional recliners on display by seat makers AVIO Interiors and GEVEN.
Then I caught up with Alex from Chaise Economy Lounge who has the “double-decker” economy class concept to provide more legroom and more seats with affordable airfares.
Seat interior expert from Perrone Aerospace explains the latest trend in using leather and synthetic leather as airplane seats.
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