Videos Archives - BoardingArea https://boardingarea.com/topic/videos/ Required Reading for Frequent Flyers. Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:48:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.6 https://boardingarea.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/boardingarea-150x150.png Videos Archives - BoardingArea https://boardingarea.com/topic/videos/ 32 32 54447924 American Airlines Flight 383: How a Turbine Disk Failure Led to a B767 Hull Loss? https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=american-airlines-flight-383-how-a-turbine-disk-failure-led-to-a-b767-hull-loss Thu, 21 Dec 2023 08:48:42 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85798 On October 28, 2016, an American Airlines Boeing 767 performing flight 383 experienced an engine failure during its takeoff roll at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The uncontained failure of the right engine led to a severe fire, compelling the crew to abort takeoff and evacuate all those onboard. Due to the intense fire, the Boeing […]

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]]> 85798 Transatlantic Business Class Deals: North America To Europe From $1,836 https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=transatlantic-business-class-deals-north-america-to-europe-from-1836 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:28:28 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85636 For early next year, multiple airlines from OneWorld, SkyTeam and Star Alliance are currently offering trans-Atlantic Business Class deals from North America to Europe for as low as $1,836 roundtrip. Here are the deals from the US and Canada to Europe categorized according to the destinations in Europe. Keep in mind that some fares have […]

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]]> 85636 Lufthansa Group to Buy Up to 100 B737 MAX + 100 A220/A320s https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=lufthansa-group-to-buy-up-to-100-b737-max-100-a220-a320s Tue, 19 Dec 2023 08:26:28 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85458 Lufthansa Group has ordered up to 200 narrowbody aircraft including firm orders for 40 Airbus A220s and 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets, with options for an additional 120 aircraft. Scheduled for deliveries from 2026 until 2032, this deal is valued at $9 billion at list prices, even though airlines never pay list prices. Lufthansa […]

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]]> 85458 CEO Talks: An Update from Scandinavian Airlines on Alliance and Fleet https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=ceo-talks-an-update-from-scandinavian-airlines-on-alliance-and-fleet Tue, 19 Dec 2023 04:10:20 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85414 There are quite some changes we can see at Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) during these times. With a new investor consortium around Air France-KLM, SAS is planning to leave the Star Alliance in favor of SkyTeam. I had a chat with Scandinavian Airlines President & CEO Anko van der Werff during a recent webcast. Leaving the […]

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]]> 85414 Turkish Airlines Offers 30% off Award Ticket in All Cabins https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=turkish-airlines-offers-30-off-award-ticket-in-all-cabins Mon, 18 Dec 2023 10:55:33 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85306 Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, promotional award tickets are subject to availability due to limited seat capacity. Turkish Airlines Miles & Smiles year-end redemption sale is currently offering a 30% Miles discount on select award tickets in all cabins. This promotion applies for travel to or from 150 cities, allowing you to avail of […]

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]]> 85306 Qantas Takes Delivery of First A220 with Four Stops Enroute https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=qantas-takes-delivery-of-first-a220-with-four-stops-enroute Sun, 17 Dec 2023 00:44:47 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=85132 Qantas has taken delivery of its first Airbus A220, becoming the 20th operator of the type. The first A220 is currently en route to its new home operating a four-leg ferry flight from Montreal Mirabel to Sydney, with stops in Vancouver, Honolulu and Nadi. The A220-300 with registration VH-X4A is the first of 29 A220s […]

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]]> 85132 GeminiJets Airplane Models – November 2023 New Release + Discounts https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=geminijets-airplane-models-november-2023-new-release-discounts Sat, 16 Dec 2023 02:28:44 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84998 I have been collecting GeminiJets since they launched 20 years ago! During depressing times, I have found that model collecting can really take away some of the stress! Special Offer This is a sponsored post to showcase the latest GeminiJets airplane model releases. Hope you find something you like. To purchase GeminiJets, go to DiecastJets.com and use code SAMCHUI at checkout for up […]

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]]> 84998 Turkish Airlines Orders 220 Airbus Aircraft https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=turkish-airlines-orders-220-airbus-aircraft Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:03:35 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84899 Türkiye’s national carrier, Turkish Airlines, will expand its fleet with an order for 220 Airbus aircraft, made up of 150 Airbus A321s and 70 A350 widebody aircraft (50 A350-900s, 15 A350-1000s and 5 A350F freighters). This follows two orders from the airline for 10 A350-900s in September and four A350-900s in July 2023. This latest order […]

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]]> 84899 Transatlantic First Class Deals: Europe To USA From $2,929 https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=transatlantic-first-class-deals-europe-to-usa-from-2929 Fri, 15 Dec 2023 09:14:55 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84887 Note: These are time-sensitive deals, therefore, fares can be sold out fast. British Airways and Star Alliance carriers are once again back with First Class sale which will be great for those who have plans to cross the Atlantic on First Class cabin. British Airways and American Airlines are potentially offering great first-class fares from […]

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]]> 84887 Photo Report: Japan Airlines A350-1000 Cabin Revealed https://boardingarea.com/?blog-post=photo-report-japan-airlines-a350-1000-cabin-revealed Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:23:26 +0000 https://boardingarea.com/?post_type=blog-post&p=84641 Japan Airlines took their first A350-1000 delivery today from Airbus at Toulouse. They have a total of 13 A350-1000 on order to replace the B777-300/ER fleet. I toured Japan Airlines’ new flagship aircraft. Here are the pictures from 4 distinct cabin: Japan Airlines A350-1000 First Class Suite The new seating arrangement features six suites. Seats are designed […]

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