VietJet is a Vietnamese low-cost airline that commenced operations in 2011. Since then, it has grown to operate a fleet of almost 70 aircraft – with many more on order – on flights to and from more than a dozen airports in the country. Besides an extensive domestic network, it also connects cities like Hanoi, […]
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While it may seem like an aircraft can simply fly “as the crow flies” – i.e. take the shortest path between its origin and destination – that’s not always the case. That’s because at any given point in flight, an aircraft is required to fly within a certain distance from an airport where it could
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As part of its economy and premium economy class service overhaul, Lufthansa will be downgrading its meals, switching headphones, and adding a “water service.” The changes were first reported on Vielflieger, a German aviation forum, and are expected to come into effect on November 28, 2019. Lufthansa’s New, Downgraded Economy Class Service Lufthansa’s service is,
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Besides A330s and A320s which form the backbone of its fleet, Cathay Pacific also operates a fleet of eight Airbus A321 aircraft. Originally both my flights to and from Da Nang were scheduled to be operated by the A320. Luckily, though, the return flight was later changed to an A321 giving me a chance to
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ANA All Nippon Airways, the largest operator of the 787 in the world, has been considerably affected by the issues with Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 IPC blades. The airline has been working with the engine maker to resolve these issues, and now, according to Shinya Katanozaka, ANA’s President and CEO, all of the 787s that remain
Currently, British Airways is offering two deals worth taking a look at to its Executive Club frequent flyer program members. One is an up to 50% discount on British Airways award tickets and the other is a 50% bonus on purchased miles (also available through Iberia). Both of these offers are valid until November 21,
With the 737 MAX being in the news almost daily, I couldn’t help but think what awaits for the type in the future. I have almost no doubt that the aircraft will return into service soon(er or later). Some estimates say it could be as early as in the first quarter of 2020. However, I
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On November 6, 2019, Airbus announced that it has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding on the Further Development of Industrial Cooperation” with China. Outlined in the MoU is Airbus’ plan to expand its Tianjin facility by increasing the production rate of A320 series aircraft as well as by adding the capability to complete and deliver
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Loong Air, a Chinese airline based in Hangzhou, started flights between Xi’an and Nagoya Centrair today, November 7, 2019. Next month, the airline also plans to launch flights to Japan from Hangzhou. This comes amid reports that Chinese airlines have overtaken South Korean ones in the number of weekly passenger flights to Japan. GJ8035/8036: Xi’an
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