Qatar Airways Flies World’s Longest Commercial Flight

Posted by travelwerke on February 6, 2017 · Leave a Comment 

As the sun rose over Auckland on Waitangi Day, New Zealand welcomed the inaugural arrival of flight QR 920, the new record holder for the world’s longest commercial flight.   Award-winning aerial cinematography specialist Tony Monk captured the Boeing 777’s descent past the city skyline towards Auckland Airport, where a traditional water cannon salute greeted … Continue reading →

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New Premium Economy Cabin For Iberia

Posted by travelwerke on October 22, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Spanish carrier Iberia has unveiled its new premium economy cabin, becoming the latest airline to offer the product as it looks to improve its onboard offerings to better compete and raise revenues.   Beginning in summer 2017, the Oneworld member will install the new seats on 37 of its long-haul aircraft, which are used on … Continue reading →

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British Airways Returns To Tehran

Posted by travelwerke on September 2, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

British Airways has resumed flying to Tehran this week after a 4-year hiatus.   The inaugural service, piloted by British-Iranian Captain Kami Hosseini, took off from London (Heathrow) at 2134 hrs for the Iranian capital, where it landed at 0607 hrs the next morning. The new service opens another chapter in British Airways’ long affiliation with the … Continue reading →

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Iberia Launches Far East Expansion With Shanghai Service

Posted by travelwerke on June 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Spanish airline Iberia has launched its expansion to the Far East with thrice weekly flights to Shanghai. The Oneworld member touched down in Asia for the first time in over a decade earlier this week after a transcontinental flight from Madrid.   Operating every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, flight IB 6889 departs Madrid Barajas International … Continue reading →

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Cathay Pacific Welcomes First A350, Launches Enhanced Cabins

Posted by travelwerke on May 30, 2016 · Leave a Comment 

Cathay Pacific Airways today welcomed the arrival of its first Airbus A350-900 jet in Hong Kong. Registered B-LRA, the sleek composite jet touched down at Hong Kong International Airport at 0753 hrs following its delivery flight from the Airbus factory in Toulouse, France.   The Oneworld member becomes the third Asian airline to operate the … Continue reading →

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