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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Reuters

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2025-03-05T23:31:08.461878-08:00

Reuters

Air France Launches New La Première Suite on 777-300ER

2025-03-18T06:13:37.411068-07:00

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AeroTime

Air France Unveils La Première First Class on Paris-New York Route Air France has debuted its La Première first-class suite on the Paris Charles de Gaulle to New York JFK route, enhancing luxury travel with private suites and premium amenities. This launch marks a significant investment in premium offerings as it seeks to compete with other luxury carriers.

2025-04-11T02:24:05.887208-07:00

Air France Unveils La Première First Class on Paris-New York Route

CNBC

Air France-KLM CEO Discusses Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Luxury Suite Launch Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith addresses the implications of recent U.S. tariffs for the airline industry, potential shifts in travel demand, and the introduction of Air France's new luxury La Première suite on major routes. The tariff policies could disrupt cross-border supply chains impacting airlines globally.

2025-04-09T05:31:02.961543-07:00

Air France-KLM CEO Discusses Impact of U.S. Tariffs and Luxury Suite Launch

Aviation Week

EXPLISEAT Unveils TiSeat 2X, Chosen for Air France E190s EXPLISEAT has introduced the TiSeat 2X, a lightweight aircraft seat constructed with titanium and carbon fiber, which has been selected by Air France for its E190 fleet. The seat boasts a unique frame with fewer than 50 components, promising a tenfold reduction in direct maintenance costs.

2025-04-01T17:28:22.464272-07:00

EXPLISEAT Unveils TiSeat 2X, Chosen for Air France E190s

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

Air France Enhances Premium Market Strategy with New Business Class Amenities In a strategic move to bolster its premium market offerings, Air France introduces a new mattress pad for Business Class passengers on long-haul flights, emphasizing its commitment to luxury service. This development comes as Air France continues to enhance its brand as a leading global airline.

2025-03-28T11:36:11.050803-07:00

Air France Enhances Premium Market Strategy with New Business Class Amenities

Aviation Source

Iberia Expands Long-Haul Network with Orlando and Brazilian Routes Iberia will introduce new long-haul flights from Madrid to Orlando, Recife, and Fortaleza in its winter 2025-2026 schedule. The routes will utilize Airbus A330-200 and A321XLR aircraft, enhancing connectivity between Spain, the U.S., and Brazil. Orlando flights commence in October, followed by Brazilian routes in December.

2025-03-25T18:11:49.651073-07:00

Iberia Expands Long-Haul Network with Orlando and Brazilian Routes

Aviation Week

Fiji Airways and AFI KLM E&M Extend A330 Component Support Until 2031 Fiji Airways has reinforced its maintenance framework by extending its A330 component support contract with AFI KLM E&M, in a strategic move securing service reliability through 2031. This partnership will bolster Fiji Airways' operational efficiency and ensure continued support for its A330 fleet.

2025-03-25T08:49:50.617581-07:00

Fiji Airways and AFI KLM E&M Extend A330 Component Support Until 2031

The Guardian

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Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights A fire at an electrical substation near Heathrow Airport has caused a significant power outage, leading to the full-day closure of one of the world's busiest hubs. Over 120 flights were diverted, affecting hundreds of thousands of passengers and raising concerns about contingency planning.

2025-03-20T20:25:54.605790-07:00

Heathrow Closure After Substation Fire Disrupts Global Flights

Airways Magazine

Air France's €200M La Première Suite to Launch on Global Routes by 2025 Air France has announced an investment of €200M in its La Première suite, featuring panoramic windows, Michelin-star dining, and noise-canceling technology. This luxury product is set to redefine exclusive air travel when it debuts in 2025 on prominent international routes.

2025-03-20T07:49:54.919160-07:00

Air France's €200M La Première Suite to Launch on Global Routes by 2025

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