Economy Class & Beyond

Delta to launch services to Sardinia and Malta

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It seems the power of being popular works at Delta, with SkyMiles Members and Delta employees choosing which new European destination would join the airline’s global network. And they have spoken. Thousands of votes were cast, but the winners were split, with Members choosing Sardinia and employees choosing Malta. Both islands will join Delta’s map in Summer 2026.  … [Read more...]

Iberia sets out its Winter Season offering

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With the upcoming Winter 2025/26 season on the way, Spanish carrier Iberia has set out its store. Let's take a look at what's on offer. The airline is offering new routes, increased frequencies to destinations in Latin America, North America and Europe, and the return of seasonal winter routes. Americas New Routes Iberia is planning to launch three new long-haul … [Read more...]

Airplane Art – Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 landing at London Heathrow

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It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art.  This week, we have a Virgin Atlantic Airbus A350-1000 landing at its home base of London Heathrow, completing another long-haul trip. Virgin Atlantic operates a fleet of 12 Airbus A350-1000. The airline also operates the Airbus A330-300, Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-9 in its widebody fleet.  These … [Read more...]

Air France starts to roll out Free Wi-Fi Platform, powered by Starlink

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Air France has started to commence its Starlink rollout, with the first five aircraft now offering the product on board. Announced in autumn 2024, Air France's pioneering in-flight wifi service is now operational. The company is set to equip the fifth aircraft in its fleet with high-speed wifi, allowing passengers to enjoy a free, quality internet connection that is … [Read more...]

Wizz Air to close its Vienna base

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It seems that the Vienna base meant nothing to Wizz Air, as the airline prepares to shutter its base there, blaming rising costs. The base will be gradually closed, with the process taking place in two phases: two aircraft and two routes – to Bilbao and London Gatwick - will be withdrawn on 26 October 2025. Three remaining aircraft and the rest of the routes will cease … [Read more...]

Air Niugini takes delivery of its first Airbus A220

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Air Niugini, the national carrier of Papua New Guinea, has taken delivery of its first A220-300 aircraft, on lease from Azorra. With the delivery, Air Niugini becomes the 25th global operator of the A220 family. The aircraft, dubbed "People's Balus", departed the Airbus Final Assembly Line in Mirabel for a delivery flight to Port Moresby, with scheduled stops in … [Read more...]

Avelo Airlines orders 50 Embraer E2 aircraft

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Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer E195‑E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more. Deliveries of the E195-E2 are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights. In placing the firm order, Avelo will be the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer’s largest and most advanced … [Read more...]