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Shenzhen Airlines Begins Airbus A330 Flights To Barcelona

The long-haul journey is just under 14 hours.

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Vistara To Connect Delhi With The Maldives With Non-Stop Flight

The airline will start flying this route in October.

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Passenger Claims Delta Air Lines Lost Her Dog At Atlanta Airport

Contributing to the complications, the passenger was denied entry into the US.

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Virgin Australia Unveils Aussie First Bag Tracking Tool

Virgin Australia has launched its new baggage tracking tool, hoping to restore passenger confidence in checked bags.

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Lessor Claims That Parts Are Missing From Go First Planes

Side stick and engine fan blades are among the things reportedly missing from some of Go First's aircraft.

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Flagship Route: How Malaysia Airlines’ Airbus A350s Meet Demand Between London & Kuala Lumpur

Simple Flying spoke with the carrier's management about its aircraft and network.

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British Airways Serves Up New Martini Experience At Heathrow's Concorde Room

The new experience is part of the airline's wide range of improvements in its lounges.

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History: Why Did Continental & United Airlines Agree To Merge?

Mergers were seen as a way to grow the network and save money.

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Fiji Airways A350 Business Class Sets A High Bar

Fiji Airways will soon have four Airbus A350s with very comfortable business class cabins and an experience that will be hard to beat.

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How Can You Fly On A Private Jet?

All the ways you can fly on a private jet.

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How To Fly On An Airbus A350 In Asia

Several airlines in Asia operate the Airbus A350.

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Jet2 Airbus A321neo Diverts to Antalya After Engine Flames Spotted

A Jet2 A321neo was on its way to Manchester when an issue occurred with one of its engines, prompting a diversion.

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How Much Are Private Jet Flight Attendants Paid?

Do private jet crew earn more than commercial cabin crew?

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Indonesia Plans Merger Of Garuda Indonesia, Citilink & Pelita Air

The three carriers currently hold a third of the Indonesian market.

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How Do Atmospheric Aerosols Affect Aircraft Engine Maintenance?

Atmospheric data can determine the type of aerosol the engine is exposed to.

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What Is An Airline Slot?

Slots determine when your flight will arrive and depart from its arrival and destination airports.

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FAA Seeks To Close Regulatory Charter Loophole

The FAA is willing to accept public comments once the proposal is put in the Federal Register.

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A Brief History Of Spanish Low-Cost Carrier Vueling

Vueling is the second-largest airline in Spain.

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Pakistan International Airlines To Take Legal Action Against Protesting Staff

The loss-making airline is attempting to squash the token protest before it escalates.

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Throwback: When The Boston Red Sox Hired A Private Boeing 777

When traveling across the Atlantic for the MLB's first European game, the Boston Red Sox flew in style.

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