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January 28, 2020
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Boeing

New Boeing 777-9 makes maiden flight

By Phil Bloomfield | Latest
The world’s largest and longest twin-engine, widebody plane, the B777-9, made its first flight on January 25th from the Boeing factory in Everett, Washington. It will now begin a rigorous...
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January 27, 2020
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The 5 best onboard bars – and the drinks they serve

By Phil Bloomfield | Fun stuff
As part of our series looking at the best airline experiences, we recently shared our top five First Class dining experiences showcasing the best dining options that you can find...
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January 22, 2020
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Flucket List

20 things to put on your 2020 Flucket List

By Phil Bloomfield | Inspire me
Everyone has a bucket list – their personal set of aspirational must-dos in life. Maybe you want to visit every country in the world or run a marathon. Perhaps you...
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January 17, 2020
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Flybe saved – what happened and why?

By Phil Bloomfield | Latest
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional carrier, was saved from closure this week as government ministers and shareholders agreed a rescue deal that saw the immediate future of the airline safeguarded. A...
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January 16, 2020
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The five best First Class dining experiences in the sky

By Phil Bloomfield | Inspire me
Flying in First Class is about glitz, glamour and the ultimate in-the-air luxury. But as Business Class cabins get ever swankier, and competition from private jets intensifies, legacy airlines are...
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January 3, 2020
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How flying is resolving to be more sustainable in 2020

By Phil Bloomfield | Flight hacks
According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the number of passengers flying annually will double by 2035, to eight billion, with that growth driven by the developing economies of...
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January 2, 2020
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Airbus A350 – the future’s passenger plane

By Phil Bloomfield | Latest
European plane maker Airbus has come a long way in its 49-year history, with a record 800 aircraft – from small regional jets to large, long-range models – rolling off...
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December 17, 2019
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11 Star Wars locations you can visit in real life

By Phil Bloomfield | Fun stuff, Inspire me
We’ve scoured galaxies both near and far, far away to put together a travel itinerary of locations from each of the nine 'core' films, plus two of the spin-offs. So...
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December 10, 2019
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United Airlines orders 50 Airbus A321XLR

By Phil Bloomfield | Latest
United Airlines has signed a deal with Airbus to purchase 50 new A321XLR aircraft as it starts replacing its ageing fleet of Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The A321XLR is the latest...
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December 4, 2019
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Flying Business Class – is it worth it?

By Phil Bloomfield | Flight hacks
We’ve all flown Economy and know what it can be like. Tighter leg room, narrower seats and less than ideal food. Not all airlines are like this, of course, and...
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