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Airbus A321XLR: Long Haul Game Changer, Or Plane To Dread?

One Mile at a Time

In recent months, weve seen Airbus newest narrow body plane, the A321XLR, enter service. Airlines have ordered hundreds of these planes, and many industry executives view the aircraft as being a game changer. In 2019, Airbus formally launched the A321XLR, which is the longest range narrow body jet in production.

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Experiencing Air France Airbus A220-300 (Part 2: CDG-BCN)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

For Air France, this is the primary airport for both regional and international flights and is popular with international airlines from all continents. Skyteam Airlines are assigned 2E for international routes and 2F for Schengen routes. The flying condition towards Barcelona was nice and there was hardly any turbulence on this flight.

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Supply chain woes to hamper airlines into 2025, warns IATA

Aviation Bussiness News

The airline industry is bracing for continued turbulence as supply chain disruptions are expected to constrain growth and raise costs through 2025, according to the latest outlook from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Finally, soaring demand for leased aircraft is creating additional financial strain.

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Flying the Boeing 737 MAX 8 with Singapore Airlines (Part 1: SIN-PEN)

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Welcome to my trip report on Singapore Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8! Checking the aircraft type on this route, most of the flights were operated by 737 MAX 8 and I knew I had to fly on Singapore Airlines' aircraft to compare the difference between the 737-800 and this aircraft model. Could it be a typo?

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Flying with TAP Air Portugal From London Heathrow To Lisbon

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Introduction Once the destination Lisbon was decided, the fun part was deciding which airline to fly. TAP Air Portugal came into my mind immediately as I am intrigued by the airline's history and beautiful livery. There was a small chance of getting the special livery aircraft on both aircraft types.

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Flying with TAP Air Portugal From Lisbon to London Heathrow

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Currently ANA (Not the airline) Aeroportos de Portugal is responsible for the airport and so far it has expanded the airport by building a second terminal which is used exclusively for low cost carriers. The airline offered lounge access and gave us a chance to upgrade to business class but it was an easy decision to skip them.

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My Tribute to Vistara Part 2: Flying Vistara's Airbus A321neo From New Delhi To Singapore

Charles Ryan's Flying Adventure

Flying on Vistara reminds me of Jetblue, IFE screen on the A321neo on all classes, main difference, Vistara offers Premium Economy Class on this aircraft type while Jetblue has 2 different configured A321neo, the first with the high density one-class configuration while the second with a 2-class configured J and Y class cabin. (At