Monday, December 2, 2024

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CEO Talks: An Update from Etihad Airways CEO Antonoaldo Neves

Etihad is rapidly growing, having carried 18-19 million passengers in the last 12 months - an 80-90% increase over 2022 levels. The airline aims to reach 33 million passengers annually by 2030, and it plans to have a fleet of about 170 aircraft by 2030. Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways is expanding 35% this year and its CEO, Antonoaldo Neves is confident of receiving around 22 new aircraft next year to support its future growth. “It is indeed a global challenge, […]

Malaysia Airlines Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A330neo

Malaysia Airlines recently welcomed its first Airbus A330neo. This marks the beginning of an extensive fleet renewal program as the airline gradually replaces its aging A330 aircraft with the A330neos. The Airbus A330-900, with registration 9M-MNG, is the first of 20 aircraft to be leased from Avolon. These aircraft will feature 297 seats, comprising 28 Business Class suites and 269 Economy Class seats. Malaysia Airlines is the 20th airline to operate the A330neo globally and Airbus has delivered more than […]

Photo Report: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350

Emirates unveiled the first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft. Emirates new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008. The latest onboard products reflect the airline’s commitment to delivering a premium passenger experience while optimizing operational efficiency. Emirates A350 Business Class Business Class […]

British Airways Unveils New First Class Suite

British Airways has unveiled its new First Class Suite, featuring a range of new features including buddy dining, personal luggage space, window blinds with electronic controls, and more. As the only European carrier to offer First Class services from London to the U.S., British Airways collaborated with Collins Aerospace RTX business to create its new First Class suite. This launch is part of British Airways’ refurbishment program for its Airbus A380 superjumbos, expected to take flight by mid-2026. The suite has […]

Etihad Airways Unveils 10 New Routes for 2025

Etihad Airways has announced its largest-ever network expansion in a single day, unveiling ten new routes set to launch in 2025. These new routes are aimed to connect Abu Dhabi to new medium-haul destinations. Among the highlights of this announcement is the crucial role of the Airbus A321LR in making the majority of these routes possible. New Routes, Frequencies, and Launch Dates The A321LR will serve eight of the ten new destinations, primarily focusing on medium-haul routes across Asia, North […]

Sukhoi Superjet Catches Fire on Landing in Antalya

On 24th November 2024, a Sukhoi Superjet 100 operated by the Russian Azimuth Airlines caught fire on landing at Antalya Airport. All 89 passengers and six crew members on board were evacuated via slides. The aircraft with registration RA-89085 was operating flight A45051 from Sochi, Russia, to Antalya, Turkey. However, while landing in Antalya, it encountered the incident amid challenging weather conditions, including heavy snowfall and strong winds. The fire reportedly broke out in one of the engines after the […]

Video: Inside the New Emirates Airbus A350 – All The Details

Emirates has unveiled the very first Airbus A350 to join its fleet at an exclusive event in Dubai. Join me onboard the brand-new aircraft.

Emirates' new A350-900 will feature three cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers (32 Business, 21 Premium Economy and 259 Economy seats). It offers high-speed Wi-Fi, 4k IFE, and electric window blinds. I tested seats in all cabins to share my thoughts.

During the delivery ceremony, I managed to interview Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline. He spoke passionately about why Emirates ordered the A350, the possibility of ordering A350-1000 and why there is no First Class in A350.

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Video: Catch Flights…Not Feelings? 💞

I joined my girlfriend Fiona on a Cathay Pacific flight together. I was the passenger, and she was the operating crew member. Together, we encountered an incident with an unruly passenger onboard…

Starting the video from home, Fiona shows how she prepares to operate long-haul flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles, from setting her hair to what kind of food and items to bring in her baggage. She checks the flight info and talks about how cabin crew prepare for their flight before leaving home.

During boarding, an incident occurred with an unruly passenger trying to “self-upgrade” and hit a cabin crew. Ground staff, security, and police were called to the scene and the passenger was removed eventually. Unfortunately, Fiona was hit by the unruly passenger.