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☆ The world’s longest-range, single-aisle plane is poised to shake up transatlantic travel
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Launch of the Airbus A321XLRIt’s slim, it’s sleek, it has a third fuel tank, and it’s ready to open up unexplored long-haul routes. Iberia’s 182-seat plane is the world’s longest-range single-aisle commercial aircraft, with a range of up to 4,700 nautical miles (a little over 5,400 miles). In Italy, the historic city of Florence is banning key boxes used by short-term rental landlords and loudspeakers used by tour guides. The planes used for the world’s longest nonstop commercial flights – between Singapore and New York – are getting a makeover.

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☆ Qantas apologizes after R-rated film plays on every screen during Sydney-Tokyo flight
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Things got unexpectedly racy onboard a recent Qantas flight when an R-rated film was played on all the aircraft’s screens. In its statement, Qantas said crew initially attempted to fix the screens for customers who did not want to watch the movie. The airline said cabin crew apologized to passengers, “particularly those who had complained about the content” and will follow up with them. “The movie was clearly not suitable to play for the whole flight and we sincerely apologize to customers for this experience,” said a Qantas spokesperson. We are reviewing how the movie was selected.”CORRECTION: An earlier version of this report misidentified the movie’s star.

Persons: ”, Dakota Johnson, Sean Penn Organizations: CNN, Qantas, US Motion Pictures Locations: Sydney

☆ What it’s like onboard the COMAC C919 plane, China’s answer to Boeing and Airbus
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( Steven Jiang | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

The C919 is China’s first homegrown mainline passenger plane, manufactured by the Shanghai-based state-owned Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC). Steven Jiang/CNNI was happy to hear the flight attendant highlight the aircraft type in his pre-takeoff briefing. “Today you’re flying with Air China C919 aircraft, which is the first large airliner independently developed by China,” he said, as the jet taxied to the runway. Air China serves hot meals in economy during meal hours even for short-haul flights (today’s flying time: 1 hour 40 minutes). As far as my passenger expectation goes, this C919 flight has earned a solid B in terms of safety and comfort.

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Introduction to Amex Airline CreditOverview of the Airline Fee CreditOne of the most valuable benefits offered by premium American Express cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express, The Business Platinum Card® from American Express, and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a yearly airline incidental fee credit. How to Use Your Amex Airline CreditSome people still aren't traveling as much as they used to, so cardholders might find themselves unable to use all of their Amex airline fee credits right now. FAQsHow do I select an airline for my Amex airline credit? What types of expenses are covered by the Amex airline credit? What happens if I don't use my airline credit by the end of the year?

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☆ New airplane business class seat design has huge 45-inch TV screen
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

The two aviation powerhouses recently joined forces to reimagine the future of airplane TV and movie-viewing, via a swanky concept called MAYA. MAYA, which stands for “Most Advanced Yet Achievable,” is an ergonomic business class seat that comes equipped with an Astrova Curve 45-inch ultra-wide, ultra-high-definition OLED display. Collins Aerospace/Panasonic AvionicsThe screen syncs up with passengers’ personal devices, offering an impressive headphone-less audio system. Collins Aerospace/Panasonic AvionicsNot only is MAYA’s curved screen three times larger than classic business class seat options, Panasonic also envisages the seat offering an Ultra-Widescreen CinemaScope (21:9) display – a screen format more commonly found in cinemas. With that in mind, Masson calls the screen the “cinematic centerpiece” of MAYA’s design, but stresses the screen’s not only designed for movies.

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☆ A tiny low-cost airline you may not have heard of is expanding to 10 new cities. We asked its CEO what to expect.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Ana Altchek | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Avelo Airlines continues to expand its fleet and routes, adding 10 new destinations on May 1. As Avelo strives for its third profitable quarter, the CEO says the airline is focused on itself. AdvertisementWhen low-cost newcomer Avelo Airlines launched its first flight three years ago, it had just three Boeing 737 Next-Generation jetliners and served 11 West Coast destinations. Business Insider spoke to Avelo CEO Andrew Levy about what makes the growing airline different from other low-costs and what customers can expect on board its planes. Avelo Airlines' route map.

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☆ How an airplane toilet works at 40,000 feet: The extraordinary science behind everyday flying
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-09 | by ( Julia Buckley | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +18 min

And most important of all, how does a toilet work at 40,000 feet? Matthias Balk/dpa/picture alliance/Getty ImagesUsing water to flush airplane toilets is a no go because of aircraft weight restrictions. When you press the flush button, a valve opens at the bottom of the toilet bowl, connecting it to a pipe below. Airplanes have never deliberately shot their toilet waste into the atmosphere, not even in the old days, says Jones. The onboard air circulation of today isn’t just about keeping healthy – it also controls how passengers feel, especially on longhaul flights.

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☆ Project Sunrise: Aircraft delays push back launch date for Qantas’ record-breaking flights
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-22 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

CNN —Travelers who were hoping to experience Qantas’ long-awaited, record-breaking ‘Project Sunrise’ flights next year will have to be a bit more patient. Project Sunrise: Australian airline Qantas is gearing up to launch its ultra long-haul "Project Sunrise" flights between Australia and New York City and London. Qantas Business Suites: For the first time, Qantas will add a sliding door to its business class seats for added privacy. The layout includes six first class seats in a 1-1-1 configuration, 52 business class seats in 1-2-1, 40 premium economy seats in 2-4-2 and 140 economy seats in 3-3-3. Business class suites will be 42 inches wide with 25-inch-wide chairs that can be reclined into a two-meter bed.

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☆ The new breed of long-haul, low-cost airlines: What you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-30 | by ( John Walton | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —You’ve seen them on TikTok and on Instagram: people flying on the new generation of long-haul, low-cost airlines where the fares sound too good to be true. By and large, long-haul, low-cost airlines focus on four specific markets: transatlantic, transpacific, southeast Asia and Australia. With a home base at Narita international airport, Zipair Tokyo is Japan Airlines' low-cost arm. Yoshio Tsunoda/AFLO/ShutterstockHome base: Tokyo (Narita, the airport an hour away from the city)Notable routes: Honolulu, LA, SF, San Jose (CA)Flies: Boeing 787sWhat you need to know: This is Japan Airlines’ low-cost arm. Scoot is Singapore Airlines' low-cost arm.

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☆ Inside Japan Airlines’ new A350-1000 aircraft
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-03 | by ( Karla Cripps | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Japan Airlines (JAL) has done just that, this week unveiling the interiors of its high-tech new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, “which will become the airline’s new flagship for international service after nearly 20 years,” the carrier says in a statement. Business-class cabinsAn aerial view of the new business-class seats. Japan AirlinesThe JAL 777-300ER jets currently serving JAL’s long-haul flights have 49 business-class seats. Premium and economy cabinsThe new JAL premium economy seats have privacy partitions and electronic leg rests. Japan AirlinesA common question among travelers: is it worth paying the extra for premium economy?

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☆ Take a look inside Japan Airlines' new first class cabins with double beds, 43-inch TVs, and speakers built into the headrest so you don't even need headphones
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-02 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The six first-class suites will separated by individual doors, a first for the airline. Speakers built into the headrests mean passengers won't need headphones. The planes will each have six first-class suites, separated by individual doors in a first for the airline. Japan AirlinesThe suites will have 43-inch TVs, and passengers won't need headphones for the inflight entertainment thanks to speakers built into their headrests, which JAL says is a world first. The new first-class suites come with a "minibar," storage space, and a monitor to communicate with flight attendants.

Persons: — Organizations: Japan Airlines, Airbus, Service, JAL, Japan, Japan Airlines JAL Locations: Japan Airlines, Japan, Tokyo, New York

☆ The world’s best airlines for 2023, according to Skytrax
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( Maureen O'Hare | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

Now, for the fifth time in the accolades’ 23-year history, it’s been named best airline in the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023. The Qatar flag carrier bossed it in business class, with wins for World’s Best Business Class, World’s Best Business Class Seat, World’s Best Business Class Lounge (the Al Mourjan lounge at Hamad International Airport), World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining and Best Airline in the Middle East. Scoot was the World’s Best Long-Haul Low-Cost Airline and Volotea won out in the very competitive Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe category. Garuda Indonesia’s cabin staff were voted the world’s best, Cathay Pacific won World’s Best Inflight Entertainment and Bangkok Airways was once again the World’s Best Regional Airline. Delta Air Lines was named Best Airline in North America, with the Best Airline Staff Service for the region, while Sun Country Airlines was named Best Low-Cost Airline in North America title for the first time Alaska Airlines was North America’s Best Regional Airline.

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☆ The double-decker airplane seat is back. Here’s what it looks like now
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-06 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

It might not sound particularly appealing on paper, but 23-year-old airplane seat designer Alejandro Núñez Vicente believes double-level seating is the future of economy flying. You may have seen a photo of Núñez Vicente’s Chaise Longue Airplane Seat prototype floating around the internet. Núñez Vicente envisages an airplane cabin in which the Chaise Longue is in the center, flanked by two rows of regular airplane seating. He says he designed the Chaise Longue to solve the airplane seat conundrum – not make it worse. The earlier iteration of the Chaise Longue Airplane Seat at AIX 2022.

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☆ United Airlines' plan to revamp narrow-body cabins faces supply chain delays
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-28 | by ( Leslie Josephs | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

United Airlines ' plan to revamp the cabins on its older narrow-body planes is running behind schedule because of supply chain strains, the carrier told CNBC this week. The upgrades include bigger premium cabins, seat-back entertainment screens throughout the planes, Bluetooth capabilities and other amenities. The carrier expects about one in three aircraft in its narrow-body fleet, including new aircraft, will have the upgraded interior by the end of the year. The airline had targeted 2025 to complete the narrow-body upgrades, but it's unclear if United will make that goal. Delta executives have said that revenue growth for premium seats like business class or premium economy has outpaced sales from standard coach.

☆ A flight attendant’s secrets to surviving long-haul flights
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-01 | by ( Francesca Street | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +19 min

CNN —Any air travel can be stressful, but facing down a long-haul flight can be especially intimidating. Flight attendants on long-haul flights are provided with spaces to rest. Flight attendants need to be alert throughout the journey, so they will take it in turns to refuel via mid-flight power naps. Flight attendants will greet a returning colleague with a cup of tea or coffee. For flight attendants, Major says, that will involve working over periods in excess of 24 hours.

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☆ Delta will start offering free Wi-Fi on its planes this year
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-05 | by ( Taylor Rains | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Delta Air Lines will be the first US global carrier to offer free Wi-Fi on most domestic mainline flights. JetBlue Airways, which is considered a low-cost airline, already offers free Wi-Fi on all of its planes. As of now, only Delta-operated aircraft will offer free Wi-Fi — this does not apply to its codeshare or regional partners. The new offering is in partnership with T-Mobile, which already offers free internet onboard many Delta flights to users of its cellular network. Delta, which has been regularly praised for its on-time performance, safety record, and cabin products, is bringing more than just free Wi-Fi to its planes this year.

The Amex airline incidental fee credit can reimburse you for qualifying fees on one airline you select from a list of eight US carriers. One of the most valuable benefits offered by premium American Express cards like The Platinum Card® from American Express , The Business Platinum Card® from American Express , and Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card is a yearly airline incidental fee credit. $200 Airline Fee Credit: Get up to $200 in statement credits per calendar year in baggage fees and more at one select qualifying airline. What qualifies for the Amex airline fee credit? What to do if you haven't used all your Amex airline fee creditsSome people still aren't traveling as much as they used to, so cardholders might find themselves unable to use all of their Amex airline fee credits right now.

☆ The Amex Platinum, Business Platinum, and Hilton Aspire come with annual airline incidental fee credits, but you have to select one airline — here's how to choose
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-28 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +15 min

You'll have to choose one qualifying airline for your Amex incidental fee credit — most major domestic carriers are eligible. With the Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card , this benefit is good for up to $250 in credits per year. Which Amex cards offer an airline fee credit? Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. The airline fee credit section will also show you your current selected airline (in this case, United).

The more Amex Platinum cards I have, the easier I can justify paying the annual fees. Amex Platinum; InsiderThe Platinum Card® from American Express comes with a $695 annual feecomes with a $695 annual fee I carry three of these cards and pay $2,085 in annual fees each year. Apply and select your preferred metal Card design: classic Platinum Card®, Platinum x Kehinde Wiley, or Platinum x Julie Mehretu. For example, if you've already received the Amex Platinum welcome bonus, you can still earn the bonus from the Amex Platinum for Charles Schwab. Eligible airlines for the Amex Platinum incidental credit include: Alaska AirlinesAmerican AirlinesDelta Air LinesHawaiian AirlinesJetBlue AirwaysSpirit AirlinesSouthwest AirlinesUnited AirlinesBottom lineI pay three $695 annual fees each year to hold three Amex Platinum cards.

☆ The Amex airline fee credit can save you up to $250 a year on extras like checked bags, but don't assume all incidentals will trigger the reimbursement
▼ + stars: | 2021-12-16 | by ( Jasmin Baron | Read More | Read Less | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

The Amex airline incidental fee credit can reimburse you for qualifying fees on one airline you select from a list of nine US carriers. Brandon Bell/GettySeveral premium American Express cards offer airline incidental fee credits** as a benefit. Which airlines are eligible for the Amex incidental fee credit? What qualifies for the Amex airline fee credit? What to do if you haven't used all your Amex airline fee creditsMany people still aren't traveling as much or at all due to the pandemic, so cardholders might find themselves unable to use all of their Amex airline fee credits right now.

☆ Crying on airplanes: Do we tear up more when we fly?
▼ + stars: | 2018-10-17 | by ( Starre Vartan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

If you’re traveling solo, you’re locked inside a small space with a group of strangers for the duration of your flight. So what can you do if you feel emotional when you fly? Self-regulate what you are watching or listening to, and avoid media that would normally make you feel emotional, De Luca suggests. That’s easier than ever – and may even change how often crying while flying happens. “Crying by yourself isn’t memorable to you the way crying on a plane is,” said Groening.

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