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80 Years Ago Today, Four Women Made Spanish Aviation History
Eighty years ago, four women made aviation history aboard an Iberia flight to Buenos Aires. Their story marks the beginning of Spain’s cabin crew profession.
Bare, Lufthansa’s 1st Boeing 777-9 Takes Flight With Full Allegris Interior Installed
Boeing has completed the first flight of Lufthansa’s first customer-configured Boeing 777-9, marking the first time the aircraft has flown with a full passenger interior installed. The aircraft is expected to become the flagship for Lufthansa’s Allegris cabin concept.
Alaska Airlines Debuts First Safety Video For Long-Haul 787 Flights
Alaska Airlines has unveiled its first-ever onboard safety video, designed for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights. The move marks a shift from live demonstrations as the airline expands long-haul service from Seattle. The video highlights destinations like Tokyo, Seoul, Rome and London while reinforcing safety messaging.
Lufthansa A380 gets new Business Class seats as major retrofit begins in Dresden
Lufthansa is giving its Airbus A380 fleet a long-awaited cabin refresh, confirming that its largest aircraft will receive an all-new Business Class as part of a wider long-haul modernisation push. The retrofit programme kicks off in February at Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW) in Dresden, where the carrier will begin installing new seats in the A380’s Business…
A Look Back At Emirates Cabin Crew Uniforms Shows A Little Change Can Go A Long Way
Emirates’ cabin crew uniform has embodied elegance and heritage since 1985 — a timeless design blending UAE culture, durability, and world-class style.
Air France Launches Nonstop Flights From Orlando to Paris
Air France has officially launched its new nonstop service between Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG). The inaugural flight was operated by the airline’s modern Airbus A350-900.
What? Delta Air Lines Just Renamed All Its Cabin Classes
Delta Air Lines has introduced new product names and travel experiences. The changes are already reflected in the Delta.com and Fly Delta app reservation system but apply to travel starting in October.
United Airlines Adds New 25% Larger Polaris Studio To Boeing 787-9s
United Airlines is improving the premium experience on its Boeing 787-9s. The airline will introduce a new United Polaris Studio, which is 25% larger than Polaris.
JetBlue Brews Up New Dunkin Special Livery
The new “Brewing Altitude” plane marks almost two decades of partnership between JetBlue and Dunkin’.