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Remember when British Airways had bizarre double deck trays in economy?
British Airways introduced an entirely new concept in World Traveller at the end of 1998. One of the strangest elements were the double deck meal trays for economy class passengers, which have to be seen to be believed. All of this was under the banner of Project Utopia, which introduced...
Suites and Lobbies
Ka’ena Point Hike: An Unforgettable Experience in Hawaii
If you really want to get away from it all, but still remain on Oahu then the Ka’ena Point hike should be on your list. I did this hike recently with my family on a fairly clear day and got some great shots. Also, there is a hidden volcano off...
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Does anyone remember the ill-fated British airship, the R101?
The R101 was an airship built by the Air Ministry in Great Britain, first flying on 14 October 1929. It was intended to fly passengers and mail to the most distant parts of the British Empire. At the time, it was the largest ever object to take flight, being 236.8...
Sam Chui
Eleven Injured on Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 During Evacuation
On 24th June 2023, eleven people on board a Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 were injured during an evacuation at Hong Kong Airport. The Boeing 777 had rejected the takeoff due to a technical issue. The Boeing 777-300ER with registration B-KPQ was scheduled to depart as flight CX880 from Hong Kong...
Sam Chui
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Lowers Partner Award Costs
Qatar Airways Privilege Club has recently lowered its Avios award redemption rates for its partners and this could be valuable in your next redemption. Qatar Airways Lowers Partner Award Costs This is a very good opportunity for Privilege Club members who book an award ticket as you can save over...
Sam Chui
Scoot Boeing 787 and Brussels Airlines A320 Lost Gear Wheels
Earlier this week, a Scoot Boeing 787 Dreamliner landed in Taipei with a missing nose landing gear wheel. In another incident, a Brussels Airlines A320 lost one of its wheels while taxiing in Lithuania. Scoot Boeing 787 Lands in Taipei With a Missing Nose Gear Wheel On 19th June 2023, a Scoot...
Sam Chui
Paris Airshow 2023 Day 3 Orders and Announcements
It’s Day 3 at The Paris Air Show 2023. Here’re the Orders and Announcements for the day. Besides the orders and announcements, speaking at a media roundtable at the Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker said that the Doha-based carrier anticipates phasing out its A380s over the course...
Sam Chui
Paris Airshow 2023 Day 2 Orders and Announcements
On the second day of Paris Airshow, Airbus, Boeing, Embraer and ATR all bagged significant number of orders. Alongside, Singapore Airlines has been named the World’s Best Airline at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards, with Qatar Airways ranked 2nd and ANA All Nippon Airways in 3rd place. Qantas Orders...
Sam Chui
Paris Airshow 2023 Day 1 Orders and Announcements
The Paris Air Show 2023 marks the long-awaited return of the Biennial event after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the aviation industry. Airbus has kicked the show pretty well with a record-breaking order from IndiGo for 500 A320neo Family aircraft. Moreover, the European manufacturer has also logged orders from Air Mauritius and...
Sam Chui
CEO Talks: Turkish Airlines Outlines Australia Strategy and 600 Aircraft Orders
Turkish Airlines is preparing to serve the Australian market, as it evaluates adding more destinations to its network. Australasia is the sole continent to which Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines does not currently operate. This will change from December 2023, when a 3X-weekly Istanbul-Singapore-Melbourne service will be launched, operated by Boeing 787-9 aircraft. “At the...
Sam Chui
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer July 2023 Spontaneous Escape Deal
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program offers every month a spontaneous escape promotion where you can redeem miles with discounted rates in Economy Class, Premium Economy Class and Business Class on select routes. With the summer peak season approaching, paid ticket prices are soaring therefore, you can simply take advantage of the discounted...
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Revealed! Video of the chic new Qantas A350 cabin for Project Sunrise
The new Qantas A350 cabin for Project Sunrise has been revealed in a video posted by the Australian carrier. While we already knew what first class and business class looked like, now we also get to see the rest of the plane. Project Sunrise, for those wondering, are the non-stop...
Sam Chui
Qantas Unveils Entire Airbus A350 Cabin
Qantas has revealed the complete cabins for its Project Sunrise A350s, which will be used for the airline’s planned non-stop flights between Sydney and New York, and London.  In addition to the First and Business Class cabins revealed earlier in February, Qantas has unveiled the rest of the aircraft interior,...
Sam Chui
World’s Top 10 Most Connected Airports
In the vast and interconnected world of aviation, airports serve as crucial gateways that connect travellers to destinations across the globe. We explore the most-connected airports based on the total number of unique destinations they served in 2022. According to data obtained from CIRIUM, Frankfurt Airport managed to top the...
Sam Chui
Etihad Airways Offering 20% Off on Flight Across Network
Etihad Airways is currently offering 20% off on fares as part of a summer sale. The offer is valid on return and one-way journeys on flights booked directly through Etihad’s website using the promo code “SUMMERSPLASH“. Etihad’s chief revenue officer, Arik De expressed his anticipation that the promotion would attract those...