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ANA Launches ‘The Room FX’ Business Class Suite on 787-9 Dreamliners

At Paris Air Show 2025, All Nippon Airways unveiled “The Room FX,” a step-change business class for its Boeing 787-9 fleet featuring a wide, sofa-style yin-yang layout. This cabin builds on its existing THE Room on 777-300ERs, offering enhanced privacy and comfort for long-haul travelers.

2025-06-17T02:15:42.520723-07:00

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Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025: Qatar Airways Tops Global Rankings

2025-06-17T17:47:47.110516-07:00

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Emirates partners with Uber for integrated transfers and Skywards miles

2025-06-19T03:43:16.043785-07:00

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Iberia’s €6 Billion Plan de Vuelo 2030 to Grow Fleet to 70 Jets and Open New Americas Routes

2025-06-18T05:52:44.157264-07:00

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Virgin Australia Sweeps Best Regional Airline and Staff Service Awards at 2025 Skytrax Virgin Australia was named Best Regional Airline in the Australia/Pacific region and also took home Best Airline Staff Service at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, underscoring its service-led strategy in a competitive market.

2025-06-22T19:27:20.642227-07:00

Virgin Australia Sweeps Best Regional Airline and Staff Service Awards at 2025 Skytrax

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Europe’s Carriers Warn Free Carry-On Mandate Will Push Up Fares and Disrupt Operations Airlines for Europe and IATA have blasted a European Parliament proposal to force all tickets to include a free trolley-sized cabin bag, warning the measure will drive up airfares, reduce fare choice, complicate boarding processes and strain airline operations.

2025-06-20T09:04:13.147842-07:00

Europe’s Carriers Warn Free Carry-On Mandate Will Push Up Fares and Disrupt Operations

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Air New Zealand to Test Six Economy-Class Bunk Beds on Two Aircraft, Eyes Break-Even and Beyond

2025-06-20T04:11:22.950712-07:00

Why Air New Zealand's Bunk Beds

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Singapore Airlines Flight SQ26 Diverts to Paris After Shrimp Served to Allergic Passenger Singapore Airlines Flight SQ26 from Frankfurt to New York JFK diverted to Paris after a flight attendant served shrimp to a passenger with a known severe shellfish allergy. The allergic reaction prompted an emergency medical diversion, and the New York City pediatrician on board was hospitalized in Paris.

2025-06-19T05:52:11.861391-07:00

Singapore Airlines Flight SQ26 Diverts to Paris After Shrimp Served to Allergic Passenger

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Emirates partners with Uber for integrated transfers and Skywards miles Emirates and Uber have signed a strategic MoU to integrate airport transfers and in-city rides directly into flight bookings. The deal enables Emirates Skywards members to earn miles on Uber journeys across select markets, offering a unified booking experience and streamlined ground mobility.

2025-06-19T03:43:16.043785-07:00

Emirates partners with Uber for integrated transfers and Skywards miles

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Iberia’s €6 Billion Plan de Vuelo 2030 to Grow Fleet to 70 Jets and Open New Americas Routes Iberia is investing €6 billion under its Plan de Vuelo 2030 strategy to expand its long-haul fleet from 45 to 70 aircraft, add new routes to Monterrey, Philadelphia and Toronto, upgrade cabins, lounges and digital infrastructure, and hire 1,000 staff annually.

2025-06-18T05:52:44.157264-07:00

Iberia’s €6 Billion Plan de Vuelo 2030 to Grow Fleet to 70 Jets and Open New Americas Routes

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Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025: Qatar Airways Tops Global Rankings At the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards held at Le Bourget during the Paris Air Show, Qatar Airways secured the World's Best Airline accolade for a ninth time. Qantas re-entered the top 15, Singaporean carriers featured prominently in the Best 20, and Porter Airlines reclaimed Best Regional Airline (North America).

2025-06-17T17:47:47.110516-07:00

Skytrax World Airline Awards 2025: Qatar Airways Tops Global Rankings

FlightGlobal

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ANA Launches ‘The Room FX’ Business Class Suite on 787-9 Dreamliners At Paris Air Show 2025, All Nippon Airways unveiled “The Room FX,” a step-change business class for its Boeing 787-9 fleet featuring a wide, sofa-style yin-yang layout. This cabin builds on its existing THE Room on 777-300ERs, offering enhanced privacy and comfort for long-haul travelers.

2025-06-17T02:15:42.520723-07:00

ANA Launches ‘The Room FX’ Business Class Suite on 787-9 Dreamliners

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