Economy Class & Beyond

Mandarin Airlines strengthens its ATR fleet – with another order

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Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s flag carrier China Airlines and ATR has announced the signature of a firm order for a further ATR72-600. This order follows on the order made for six ATR 72-600 placed at last year’s Paris Air Show. Delivery of the additional aircraft is scheduled for the first quarter of 2026, to meet Mandarin Airlines’ peak … [Read more...]

Korean Air expands pre-order meal service to First Class

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Korean Air is extending its pre-order inflight meal service to First Class passengers on international flights departing from Korea. Pre-ordering of meals was originally launched for Prestige Class (Business Class) passengers on select international routes in January 2023 - allowing passengers to choose their meals in advance. This convenience is now being … [Read more...]

United Airlines adds some interesting destinations for 2025

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It seems 2025 is on United Airlines is planning a big expansion for 2025, with some rather interesting destinations being lined up Europe Starting in May 2025, United will launch five new nonstop flights from its hub in Newark/New York to destinations no other U.S. airline serves including Nuuk, Greenland; Palermo, Italy; Bilbao, Spain; Madeira Island, Portugal and … [Read more...]

Trenitalia to join SkyTeam

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It seems that SkyTeam is building further Air-Rail links in Europe, with the airline adding Trenitalia as part of the network Both SkyTeam and Trenitalia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to offer customers a wider choice of destinations across Italy. The partnership will enable passengers to explore Italy using high-speed Frecciarossa train services - … [Read more...]

KLM unveils it’s 105th Anniversary Delft Blue House

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As seasons come and go, some traditions continue - with KLM unveiling its newest Delft Blue house. This year, KLM selected ‘Het huis aan de drie grachten’ in Amsterdam, a national monument that borders three canals: the Grimburgwal, the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and the Oudezijds Achterburgwal. The airline was proud to announce this during the airline's 21st lustrum (a … [Read more...]

Air Serbia takes delivery of its 3rd Airbus A330

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Air Serbia continues to slowly expand its fleet, with the airline taking delivery of its 3rd Airbus A330 The airline's third wide-body Airbus A330-200, registered as YU-ARD and bearing the EXPO 2027 mark, was delivered at a ceremony at Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport earlier last week.   View this post on … [Read more...]

TRIP REPORT: Finnair AY099 Helsinki to Hong Kong (BUSINESS CLASS) – Taking the long way to Singapore

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AY099 Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Hong Kong International Airport (BUSINESS CLASS) Taking the long way (and back) to Singapore Onto one of the big pieces for this trip - me trying out Finnair's AirLounge Seats by Collins Aerospace. Does the non-reclining business class seat work? Can your writer get more than a few minutes of sleep on it? And what about the rest of the … [Read more...]