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flynas withdraws its last classic Airbus A320 as A320neos join the fleet

13/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

flynas Airbus A320neo - Image, flynas

We've seen how some airlines work through their fleet replacements. Well, flynas of Saudi Arabia has worked through its Airbus A320 fleet and is withdrawing the last A320ceo (current engine options) in favour of the A320neo (new engine option). With the delivery of the new aircraft, flynas has completed the retirement of the last four A320ceo aircraft from its fleet, … [Read more...]

Iberia completes its Starlink rollout for its A321XLR fleet

13/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Iberia Airbus A321XLR - now with Starlink. Image, Iberia

Iberia has completed a major upgrade to its Airbus A321XLR fleet, adding Starlink connectivity. Iberia Airbus A321XLR - Now with Starlink.  Iberia has completed Starlink connectivity across its entire fleet of A321XLR aircraft, following work on the final aircraft, EC-OIL, which has now left the airline's maintenance facilities in La Muñoza. As a result, all … [Read more...]

Korean Air to add Seoul-Incheon to Newark, NJ service

12/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Korean Air Boeing 777-300ER (new house colours), Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Korean Air is expanding its footprint in the New York area, with the airline planning to connect Seoul-Incheon and Newark, NJ. The airline will launch a new daily service between Seoul Incheon and Newark Liberty International Airport on 22nd May 2027. Planned operations are: KE097 DEAPRT ICN 22:00 ARRIVE EWR 23:00 KE098 DEPART EWR 01:00 ARRIVE ICN … [Read more...]

American Airlines deems NYC to Chicago can have “Light Bites” in First Class… but what do you get elsewhere on a segement that long?

11/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

It seems food is back on the menu, with American Airlines expanding dining choices for premium customers between Chicago O'Hare and New York JFK and LaGuardia Airports. Light bites for the New York-Chicago Route - Images, American Airlines According to the airline, passengers enjoy a selection of light morning and afternoon offerings designed for customers looking for … [Read more...]

Cathay Group signs for 14 additional Airbus aircraft

11/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Cathay Pacifc Tails and aircraft taking off - Image, Cathay Pacific

The Cathay Group has agreed to order extra aircraft from Airbus, picking up existing options the group holds, with 14 aircraft being added to the backlog.  The firm order is made up of 11 Airbus A330-900neos and three Airbus A321neos, as the airline group continues its modernisation and expansion plans. The 11 additional A330-900s build on the Group’s 2024 … [Read more...]

Frontier Airlines opens its First Class seating for reservation, along with Starlink Wi-Fi on the way

10/11/2026 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Frontier Airlines new first class - Rendering, Frontier Airlines

It's been some time since it was announced at Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025, but Frontier has finally made its new First Class seats available for booking. The new seating configuration will offer extra legroom throughout the first eight rows of the aircraft. First Class passengers will enjoy spacious seats in a two-by-two configuration with up to 37 inches of pitch in … [Read more...]

Lufthansa takes delivery of its first A350-1000… and its 700th Airbus Aircraft

10/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Lufthansa A350-1000 - Image Airbus

Lufthansa is celebrating the newest aircraft type to join the fleet, wth the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A350-1000, painted in the "Giant Crane" LH100 livery. The first delivery of an Airbus A350-1000 is an important moment for Airbus too, with this being the 700th Airbus aircraft delivered across the entire Lufthansa Group. The aircraft was handed … [Read more...]

Emirates to ramp up Premium Economy operations in Europe for winter

10/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Emirates Premium Economy - Image, Emirates

For those of you who are using Emirates to jet this winter to or from Europe, the airline has been putting in work to increase the availability of its Premium Economy product. Premium Economy is now available on Emirates flights to 31 of its 41 destinations across Europe and the UK, and more onward connections through Dubai to some of the world's most sought-after winter … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways to Codeshare with Porter Airlines

09/11/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Qatar Airways and Porter Airlines annouce a codeshare - Image, Porter Airlines, Economy Class and Beyond

It's time for another codeshare, with Qatar Airways codesharing with Porter Airlines to provide connections across Canada. Porter Airlines and Qatar Airways together - Images, Porter Airlines, Economy Class and Beyond  Under the agreement, Qatar Airways will place its (QR) code on select flights operated by Porter Airlines, offering passengers convenient onward … [Read more...]

Brussels Airlines takes flight with Starlink

09/11/2026 by Kevincm

Starlink on Brussels Airlines

Brussels Airlines is the latest airline to take flight with Starlink in-flight connectivity, with the first flight with the product being conducted. Flight SN2257 to Copenhagen on 9th November was the first flight of Brussels Airlines featuring high-speed Wi-Fi on-board.  OO-SBA, an Airbus A320neo, is the first Brussels Airlines aircraft equipped with the connectivity … [Read more...]

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  • flynas withdraws its last classic Airbus A320 as A320neos join the fleet
  • Iberia completes its Starlink rollout for its A321XLR fleet
  • Korean Air to add Seoul-Incheon to Newark, NJ service
  • American Airlines deems NYC to Chicago can have “Light Bites” in First Class… but what do you get elsewhere on a segement that long?
  • Cathay Group signs for 14 additional Airbus aircraft

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