In this issue:

• Which Route Features Emirates Premium Economy and New First Class Suite?
• GeminiJets Airplane Models – May 2023 New Release + Discounts
• Lufthansa CEO Talks: Insight on New Cabin Product + Operational Challenges
• Trip Report: Garuda Indonesia A330 Bali to Jakarta
• Ryanair Boeing 737 Suffers Nose Gear Failure in Dublin
• Virgin Atlantic Awards Wide Open in all Classes
• Trip Report: Malaysia Airlines Business Class + Golden Lounge Regional
• Video: Garuda Indonesia New Experience + B737 Private Jet Villa

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Which Route Features Emirates Premium Economy and New First Class Suite?

In this article, we’ll take a look at the routes that feature the Emirates Premium Economy and the new First Class Suites. Emirates Premium Economy Routes In December 2020, Emirates unveiled its full Premium Economy offering becoming the only airline in the Middle East region to offer a Premium Economy cabin. The new cabin class […]

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GeminiJets Airplane Models – May 2023 New Release + Discounts

I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can really take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up […]

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Lufthansa CEO Talks: Insight on New Cabin Product + Operational Challenges

As the Lufthansa Group is investing 2.5 billion euros in products and services by 2025, Sam Chui and I have been in Berlin where the national carrier of Germany was presenting its new onboard products. I was speaking with Jens Ritter, the CEO of Lufthansa Airlines in Berlin. Q: How the carrier plan to deal with […]

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Trip Report: Garuda Indonesia A330 Bali to Jakarta

After flying on Thai Airways into Bali, I had a sneak peek at how a retired B737-200 is turning into a luxury private jet villa with amazing ocean views from the cliff. It should be opening later this year for stay. Take a look inside: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sam […]

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Ryanair Boeing 737 Suffers Nose Gear Failure in Dublin

On 9th April, a full emergency was declared at Dublin Airport after a Ryanair flight from Liverpool suffered a nose gear failure and came to a halt inside the runway strip. The Boeing 737-800 with registration EI-DHH was performing flight FR5542 from Liverpool to Dublin. However, after landing on Dublin’s runway 28L at 5:30 pm, […]

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Virgin Atlantic Awards Wide Open in all Classes

The Virgin Atlantic Flying Club program has launched a sale on Economy Class award redemptions on select routes between London. Moreover, there are also wide open award seats in Premium Economy and Upper Class. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Offering 20% Discounts On Economy Class Awards For award redemptions booked by April 27, 2023, Virgin Atlantic […]

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Trip Report: Malaysia Airlines Business Class + Golden Lounge Regional

I recently flew with Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok in Business Class. The ticket was redeemed from British Airways for 16,500 Avios +$17 tax which is excellent value. Here are some photos of the trip: Dedicated check-in for Business Class in row D at KLIA1. Malaysia Airlines Golden Lounge Regional After check-in, I […]

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Video: Garuda Indonesia New Experience + B737 Private Jet Villa

I had a sneak peek at how a retired B737-200 is turning into a luxury private jet villa with amazing ocean views from the cliff in Bali. It should be opening later this year for stay.

After a great time in Bali, I flew out on Garuda Indonesia A330 to Jakarta. It was a short 1 hour 40 minutes flight but with full service in both Business Class and Economy Class. The usual amenities have returned with the exception of face covering is still required onboard. Garuda Indonesia is well known to have some of the best cabin crew, which reflects Indonesian hospitality.

Next, I met up with Garuda Indonesia CEO Irfan Setiaputra. I asked him about the future of Garuda Indonesia and how it can compete with other airlines.

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