China Airlines showed off its new Premium Economy Seat at Computex that will be featured aboard its fleet of Boeing 787 aircraft. The airline has chosen to revamp its design, so it not only maintains “The Theme of Oriental Aesthetics” but is also imbued with touches of home through distinctive local scenery and cultural motifs, creating a familiar feel with new … [Read more...]

There's going to be a new option between Vietnam and Czechia, with Vietjet Air choosing Prague as its first European destination.  VietJet Air Airbus A330-300 departing Sydney Airport - By Robert Myers (CC-BY-SA 3.0 AU), CC BY-SA 3.0 au, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=147675199 The new route is planned to start on the 10th October, operating twice a … [Read more...]

Saudia is continuing its fleet expansion, with the airline taking delivery of its first Airbus A321XLR. It marks the first delivery of the Airbus A321XLR to an operator in the Middle East and Africa. The aircraft, powered by CFM International LEAP-1A engines, is the first of 15 A321XLRs on order by the airline. This delivery is a cornerstone of Saudia’s … [Read more...]

For those who use the Enterprise train service, which operates between Belfast and Dublin, there is some very good news ahead: Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) and Translink NI Railways (NIR) have ordered new trains. Supporting the service upgrade, Stadler Rail will take on the order, with eight FLIRT Intercity trains from Stadler, including maintenance services. Stadler FLIRT for … [Read more...]

For most of us, we don't blink, we even think of heading to an aircraft, boarding, flying and processing everything we have to do on arrival. For others, it's a lot harder with fear of flying being a real thing they have to handle. easyJet has placed further "Fearless Flying" courses on sale to help those who want to be more confident when flying, with spaces still available … [Read more...]

It feels like it's been under construction for some time, but there's good news: Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 opens to commercial traffic. The new terminal was formally opened on the 22nd April, with the first flights due to begin today, 23rd April. The first flight to arrive was a China Southern Boeing 787, flight CZ8021 from Shenyang. A total of 12 arrivals and … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is expanding its international flight network, with services to over 150 destinations from 16 June 2026, connecting more passengers to more of the world this summer. The updated schedule, valid until 15 September 2026, introduces new routes and increased frequencies to and from Doha, offering passengers greater flexibility as they plan for the summer … [Read more...]

We've seen a lot of different flight servers - but could an off-the-shelf laptop be a server? ZIPAIR Tokyo thinks so, and has completed a Fleetwide Deployment This is alongside the airline's transition to Starlink's low-Earth-orbit (LEO) connectivity. With MacBook Pro, ZIPAIR can develop and deploy new in-flight services faster and more easily than ever, giving the airline … [Read more...]

Qatar Airways is further strengthening its network, with plans to operate 120 destinations from its home hub of Hamad International Airport (Doha). This is an uplift from the previous 90 destinations, with these new operations planned until the 15th June. As usual, these services will be subject to operation through the through dedicated flight corridors, which may be … [Read more...]