Flyertalk

JANUARY 1, 2025

Flyers talking to The New York Times report they are allegedly experiencing bedbug problems across numerous flights with Turkish Airlines. Two other passengers stepped up in October 2024 to accuse the airline of allowing the pests aboard their aircraft. Turkish Airlines has not publicly commented about the allegations.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 15, 2025

In recent years, weve seen Singapore Airlines renovate all of its lounges at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) Terminal 3, which is the carriers primary terminal. However, the airline also operates out of Terminal 2, and as things currently stand, the lounge situation there is pretty underwhelming.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 89

Aerotime

APRIL 9, 2025

According to the Montreal-based carrier, The A220 Airspace cabin features new XL bins, increasing the overhead capacity of bags by more than 15%, and will also include a new ceiling design and lighting.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 183

Aerotime

JULY 25, 2024

Alaska Airlines has opened its largest Californian-based airport lounge following a $30 million relocation in San Francisco, United States (US). As an eco-conscious airline, Alaska partnered with William Duff Architects to secure LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification.

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Aerotime

MARCH 18, 2025

Air France Spread across a generous five windows, La Premire passengers will have the lions share of viewing points to see the world drift by, as well as a thick, floor-to-ceiling curtain that can be drawn for complete privacy.

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Ceiling Approach Airline Airlines 283

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you have the time, Id highly recommend giving the video a watch.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 113

AV Web

JULY 2, 2024

The aircraft was on its way from Madrid to Montevideo, Uruguay but diverted after the unbelted occupants hit the ceiling in an abrupt altitude change. One man went through a ceiling panel and had to be helped back down by other passengers. The Spanish airline has sent another plane to take the unhurt passengers to Uruguay.

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Ceiling Turbulence Airline Airlines 98

Simple Flying

MAY 26, 2024

Another incident of mid-flight turbulence involving an Airbus narrowbody jet belonging to Turkish Airlines has come to light. While airplanes encounter turbulence every day, incidents severe enough to injure passengers and crew also seem to be on the rise.

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Turbulence Ceiling Airplanes Airline 140

One Mile at a Time

DECEMBER 26, 2024

For the last lounge visit of my quick trip to Japan & Korea , it was time to fly Japan Airlines Airbus A350-1000 business class from Tokyo (HND) to New York (JFK). In the previous installment, I reviewed the Japan Airlines Sakura Lounge , which is the primary business class lounge for the airline.

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Airline Airlines Runway Ceiling 111

One Mile at a Time

MARCH 13, 2025

After flying All Nippon Airways A380 first class , I flew Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787-9 first class, on the 4hr55min flight from Honolulu (HNL) to Los Angeles (LAX). This is yet another product that has been near the top of my list of airlines to review, so Im happy I had the opportunity to experience this.

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One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

After checking out the Capital One Lounge and Chase Sapphire Lounge , I stopped in at the Turkish Airlines Lounge, which is a lounge used by several airlines, and its also open to Priority Pass. Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles location The Turkish Airlines Lounge Washington Dulles is located in Concourse B, near gate B43.

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Aerotime

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

Although the Boeing 747-8 retains the crown for longest airliner today, a new aircraft is nipping at its heels. Lets take a look at each of the top 10 airliners that are the longest in our skies today. Some airlines, including Lufthansa, optimized cabin space by installing the passenger lavatories on the lower deck of the aircraft.

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Flyertalk

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

The airline announced their newest first class cabin, Lufthansa Allegris , will launch starting on November 9, 2024. Six days later, the cabin will be available on flights to Mumbai aboard the airline’s Airbus A350-900. Each separate suite features ceiling-high walls and lockable doors for complete privacy.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 98

Simple Flying

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Beverley Bass made aviation history as a trailblazing pilot who broke the glass ceiling on a commercial flight. Her path from being a little girl captivated by aviation to becoming American Airlines ' first female captain illustrates perseverance, dedication, and the power of pursuing one's aspirations despite cultural obstacles.

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Aerotime

MAY 29, 2024

The all-business class offers several options to airlines and passengers, including an ‘executive ceiling’ through the removal of overhead bins, USB A+C charging ports, in-flight entertainment, high-speed internet access, and high-quality material finishes.

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Ceiling Jet Airline Airlines 274

One Mile at a Time

OCTOBER 27, 2024

While Emirates first class has long been a world class product, the airline took it to the next level with its new first class, introduced in late 2017 (okay, I guess it’s not really that “new” anymore, but it is rare). I’d say the only product that can compete with this nowadays is Japan Airlines’ Airbus A350-1000 first class.

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Cranky Flier

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

USDOT Requires Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to Preserve Rewards Value, Critical Flight Service as Merger Moves Forward This is an attempt to show that DOT is doing something good, when it reality it probably significantly overstepped its bounds. I don’t blame the airline one bit. The headline of the press release says it all.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 289

One Mile at a Time

APRIL 9, 2025

However, will any airline actually ever introduce this? Furthermore, the access stairs for the pilot crew rest compartment would be relocated, to maximize ceiling height in the suite. So, why does Airbus even create concepts like this, when its unlikely any airline will introduce such a product?

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Ceiling Cockpit Airline Airlines 83

Ask the Pilot

MARCH 24, 2025

March 24, 2025 APROPOS OF nothing, aside from the nagging frustrations of getting older, it dawns on me that, at one point or another during the course of my beleaguered career, I’ve worked at three of commercial aviation’s most historically significant airline terminals. And I don’t mean just passing through.

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Ceiling Jet Airline Airlines 70

Vintage Aviation News

APRIL 17, 2025

86 Express, the Dragon Rapide was a twin-engine short-haul airliner designed with elegant, tapered biplane wings and constructed primarily of plywood. The Dragon Rapide entered airline service shortly after its 1934 debut and quickly became a favorite among British and international carriers. 89 Dragon Rapide. Built in 1936.

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Ceiling Pilot Airline Airlines 52

Simple Flying

MARCH 16, 2025

Pan Am was the first airline to debut the Boeing 747SP , a remarkable engineering feat that transformed long-haul air travel. With a service ceiling of 45,100 feet, it proudly held the title of the highest-flying subsonic passenger airliner. The 747SP, or Special Performance, was a shortened version of the widebody aircraft.

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One Mile at a Time

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As of now, the airline offers three different first class experiences — there’s the Airbus A380 first class, the old Boeing 777 first class, and the new Boeing 777 first class. Emirates is known for having one of the world’s best first class products. So bling factor aside, the seats aren’t that impressive.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines Jet 109

Aerotime

OCTOBER 18, 2024

We do things differently; we first assemble the ceiling of the hangar on the ground,” he said. In Teruel, for example, each of the modules we’ve used to build the ceiling measures five by 95 meters. Airlines up-gauging fleets with larger narrowbody aircraft is another driver for increased hangar space demand.

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Airline Reporter

JANUARY 15, 2025

Icelandair’s first A321LR, TF-IAA, at a gate at Stockholm Arlanda Airport following its inaugural revenue flight from KEF Icelandair has, other than their domestic/feeder airline, long had an all-Boeing mainline fleet consisting of 737 MAX-8 and MAX-9, 757-200, 757-300, and 767 jetliners. That all changed on Dec.

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Ceiling Jet Weather Airplanes 89

Simple Flying

JANUARY 15, 2025

The system enables aircraft to land in near-zero visibility conditions and ceiling. When planning an ILS approach, a few flight standards must be incorporated within the airline procedures. The aid is based on two radio beams, which together provide pilots with both vertical and horizontal guidance during an approach to land.

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Vintage Aviation News

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The weather on that day, September 12, 2024, was rather miserable, but not atypical for Alaska with fall a few days away45 degrees F, ceiling less than 500 feet, and a cold, steady rain. Shortly after the end of the war, this veteran was pressed into airline service with Transcontinental and Western Air-TWA as NC88824.

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One Mile at a Time

APRIL 7, 2025

The airline is now opening its newest Sky Club , and its long overdue, if you ask me, despite being the eighth one at the airport. The newest Sky Club is described as being inspired by the citys Southern hospitality and urban elegance, with a brick entryway, shutter screens, and coffered ceilings.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 86

World Airline News

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The separate suites with ceiling-high walls and lockable door, large table and wide seat, a huge screen and wireless over-ear headphones, set new standards in comfort and individuality in the highest class.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 59

WayMan

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Commercial airliners, private jets, and military aircraft each operate at different altitudes to optimize safety, fuel efficiency, and performance. Private jets operate higher than commercial airliners, typically cruising between 41,000 and 45,000 feet. For example: A Boeing 737 usually cruises at 35,000 feet.

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One Mile at a Time

JULY 16, 2024

The Amex Centurion Lounge Washington DCA is roughly 11,500 square feet, and features floor-to-ceiling windows and airfield views. The airport otherwise only has airline-run lounges, and no Priority Pass lounges (other than a Priority Pass restaurant ). So, what should we expect in terms of the amenities and features?

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 123

Aerotime

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Modern commercial airliners have complicated cabin air conditioning systems , as well as other electrical cabling and pipework that keep all the systems on the aircraft functioning. EQRoy / Shutterstock This is a regular source of passenger frustration on certain airlines. All of this hardware needs to be accommodated somewhere.

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Fear of Landing

MAY 24, 2024

A few days ago (21st of May 2024), Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 encountered heavy turbulence on a passenger flight from London-Heathrow to Singapore. Very suddenly there was a very dramatic drop so everyone seated and not wearing a seatbelt was launched immediately into the ceiling. Dzafran Azmir said something similar to Reuters.

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Airline Reporter

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

But if you’re thinking of flying Qatar, remember that the airline operates a diverse fleet with multiple seat styles. But on this aircraft they kept the area open, with a ring light on the ceiling that makes it feel more like a hotel lobby. Qatar Airways is best known for its Qsuite long-haul business class.

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Descent Ceiling Jet Airline 92

Flyertalk

JUNE 25, 2024

The Atlanta-based airline is opening their first Delta One lounge at the New York airport on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The centerpiece of the lounge is the premium bar, featuring an Art Deco-inspired lighting fixture paying homage to the gold leaf ceiling and chandeliers of Radio City Music Hall. Kennedy International Airport.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 98

One Mile at a Time

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

After visiting the Capital One Lounge , Chase Sapphire Lounge , and Turkish Airlines Lounge , I stopped in at the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse. In addition to serving Virgin Atlantics daily flight, the lounge is also open to Priority Pass members, and is used as a contract lounge by other airlines, like All Nippon Airways.

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Ceiling Airline Airlines 82

Plane and Pilot

AUGUST 6, 2024

The route is simple, GPS direct, but…there’s my personal 1,000-foot en route ceiling requirement, and those silly Smoky Mountains. In the summer in coastal Georgia where Savannah lies, the default weather forecast is low ceilings and visibilities in the morning, and cumulus and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon.

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Airplanes Weather Ceiling Turbulence 96

Vintage Aviation News

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

The B-29’s extraordinary performance also inspired many future Boeing projects, including the Boeing C-97 Stratofreighter transport and Boeing Model 377 Stratocruiser airliner. m Length 30.18 m Height 8.46 98 B-29s took off from bases in India, but only 77 reached the target area.

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