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Delta Opens New Exclusive Business Class Check-In Area

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This week, Delta Airlines debuted a brand new space at LAX as part of the continuing facility upgrades at one of the airline's most prominent hubs. As part of a broader project to enhance and improve the experience for Delta passengers at LAX, the airline unveiled a new exclusive business class check-in area for Delta One business class passengers. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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Air Algérie Places Order for Five New Airbus A330-900s and Two A350-1000s

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Air Algérie, the flag carrier airline of Algeria, has entered into a firm agreement to acquire seven widebody aircraft, further bolstering its growth in the commercial aviation sector. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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Southwest Pilot Shortage Will Last For Three Years

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Currently, the airline has 40 aircraft grounded due to a shortage of pilots. (simpleflying.com) More...

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Japan’s Starflyer Launches Unlimited Flight Pass Between 2 Destinations

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The carrier is placing its bet on remote workers who may desire an unlimited flight pass between the two cities. (simpleflying.com) More...

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China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus isn’t as ‘homegrown’ as it seems

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China is claiming a historic win this week after its answer to Boeing and Airbus, the C919, took to the skies for its first commercial flight. However, a large chunk of the plane’s parts come from foreign suppliers, predominantly in North America and Europe. Chinese state media has said about 40% of the model’s components are imported, though experts say the real proportion is much higher. (www.cnn.com) More...

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Riyadh Air to Purchase 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

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Saudi Arabia's newest airline, Riyadh Air, is planning to purchase at least 150 737 MAX aircraft from Boeing. This will be Boeing's second large deal with its customers in Saudi Arabia this year. (aeroxplorer.com) More...

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Analysts and Airbus Clash Over Airbus A220-500 Launch at Paris Air Show

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There seems to be a disagreement between analysts and Airbus regarding the potential launch of the Airbus A220-500, a stretched variant of the A220 aircraft, at the upcoming Paris Air Show. (www.airguide.info) More...

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Airline Takes Reservations to Fly on New Type of Airplane

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An airline has begun taking reservations for flights on new electric-powered aircraft for travelers able to plan ahead. Scandinavian Airlines, which serves Denmark, Sweden and Norway, hopes to begin offering the service in 2028. Five years is a long time, and it's understandable if you aren’t sure what you’ll be doing then. But if you’re the type of person that likes to think ahead or stick to a five-year plan, or if you’re really environmentally conscious, then the opportunity could be for… (www.msn.com) More...

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Is It Still Okay to Recline Your Seat?

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Etiquette expert says now considered "rude" to recline any seat outside of First or Business class. But is it? The recline button is still intact in passenger jets...are we not supposed to use it? (www.seattletimes.com) More...

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