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Lufthansa unveils its retrofitted A320 cabin
Lufthansa is retrofitting a number of its existing Airbus A320ceo (current engine option – the original production run of the A320) with new products inside the aircraft. The modernised cabin will be installed on 38 A320 aircraft, with a planned retrofit rate of one aircraft every 30 days. The first...

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Air India pushes forward with its planned Summer 2026 deployments
Air India is pushing forward its improved passenger experience, with the airline annocing will deploy aircraft featuring new, retrofitted or upgraded cabin interiors on additional key international routes as part of its Northern Summer operations for 2026. Business Class aboard Air India’s new Boeing 787=9 – Image, Air India This...

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Aer Lingus to launch seasonal (and temporary) service to Barbados from Dublin
It seems Aer Lingus have got its calculator out and worked out it will be cheaper to operate its own service between Dublin and Barbados (Bridgetown), rather than send people to another carrier. As such, the airline is spinning up a temporary service to help its passengers. The seasonal/temporary service...

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Emirates prepares for the month of Ramadan
It’s coming up to the Holy Month of Ramadan, with Emirates showing off its offerings for the month ahead, whilst they support travellers. Emirates Iftar boxes at Boarding Gates For the comfort of all fasting customers, complimentary iftar boxes to help break the fast containing water, laban, a banana, and...

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Lufthansa Expands Allegris seat availability on its Boeing 787-9 fleet
The “rollout” of Lufthansa’s “new” seat product – Allegris, continues to crawl along, with certification set to be granted to 25 out of the 28 seats aboard the Boeing 787-9 in Business Class. Allegris took flight in its first incomplete form in summer 2024 (with the first class product delayed). This...

{Tech} for Travel
New Sony WF-1000XM6 boasts massive 25% better noise cancelling
A new processor and redesigned drivers power the Sony WF-1000XM6, which claims 25 per cent stronger noise reduction and upgraded call performance.
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TRIP REPORT: Back to Istanbul Airport and the Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge
Back to Istanbul Airport and the Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge Growing Old in Style Time to head back to Istanbul Airport and experience the wonder of the Turkish Airlines Business Class Lounge. But how to get to the airport… In this mammoth trip report Yes. I’m that old. Next....

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AirAsia X plans to try flying to London again, whilst establishing a Bahrain Base
AirAsia X is busy at the moment, with it establishing routes to Bahrain and onward to London Gatwick. AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport – Image, Economy Class and Beyond. The announcement was made at a press conference in Bahrain, with the airline firming up its letter of...

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Airplane Art – Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 at Oslo Airport
It’s Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, we have a Thai Airways Airbus A350-900 resting at Oslo Gardermoen Airport as it is prepared for the return journey to Bangkok. Thai Airways operates a fleet of 22 Airbus A350-900 aircraft in its widebody fleet....

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Manchester Piccadilly Station closes for major work for the week
The main rail hub in the northwest of England – Manchester Piccadilly – is currently closed, and will be for the next week as engineering work is carried out. The work will involve overhauling tracks, points and signalling systems across six lines serving the North West’s busiest railway station. The work,...

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Brussels Airlines unveils its newest Belgian Icon – Welcome Tintin in Space
Brussels Airlines is once again celebrating its Belgian Icons – this time Tintin in Space. Brussels Airlines Tintin in Space – Image, © Brussels Airlines / Hergé / Tintinimaginatio 2026 The airline revealed its freshly painted aircraft (A320 – OO‑SNJ), inspired by Hergé’s universe and the famous adventures on the...






















