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Cathay Pacific’s New ‘Bridge’ Lounge At Hong Kong International Airport
Cathay Pacific have really pushed their investment into the passenger experience by launching last week their new ‘Bridge’ lounge. The 6th lounge to grace Hong Kong International airport sits...
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Hong Kong Keeps On Getting New Lounges, Plaza Premium Lounge Launches
We released just the other day the news of the new Cathay Lounge at Hong Kong International Airport. But for those unfortunate folks not travelling on Cathay or a OneWorld carrier shouldn’t dismay!...
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‘The Making Of’ The Virgin Atlantic A330 Bar
When we announced the launch of the Virgin Atlantic Upper Class product on the A330 we mentioned how much we loved the new bar designed by VW+BS, and recently they created a cool time-lapse video...
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Report: The SIN NRT Business Class comparison
Continuing our comparison reports on some of the most popular and competitive routes in the world, we have taken a look at our Asian super-highway between Singapore and Tokyo-Narita. There are 5 main...
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Three Airline Videos Taking The Internet By Storm This Week
We love a bit of online viral marketing, and three airlines this week have really taken the internet by storm. If you have been living under a stone for the last few days, here’s a catch up for you to...
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British Airways Launch New Look Travel Spas And Amenity Kits
British Airways, whose travel spas are run by well known brand Elemis, are undergoing a refurb and will have a new look, just in time for Christmas. The refurbished Terminal 5 spa will now offer...
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Emirates Launches Longest A380 Route In The World
Emirates, one of the most luxurious airlines in the world has launched the world’s longest A380 route. Shortly after the end of the longest flight in the world (The Singapore Airlines A340-500...
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Air Canada Showcase New 787 Interior
Air Canada, who have created one of the densest seating 777‘s going, which apart from their new business class cabin (which is great), packed passengers in their economy cabin, has now released...
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TheDesignAir’s Top 10 Airline Lounges 2013
This year there have been many new lounges appearing around the world. Each offering a unique level of luxury and identity that has meant a broad and interesting collection of spaces in a variety of...
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Fiji Airways Announce New Regional Brand ‘Fiji Link’
Our good friends at Fiji Airways, winner of the best livery 2013 in our Top 10 Liveries have now extended their brand to the domestic and regional carrier Pacific Sun. Pacific Sun, since the new...
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Royal Brunei Impress With New Dreamliner
Royal Brunei, when we reported on their new livery and look a while ago, didn’t inspire us too much, their artists impressions made the aircraft look flat and badly proportioned. Now we like to think...
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A Great ‘Geek-Chic’ Video For The Weekend
A question I am constantly asked by Captains since I became a pilot was “Why the move from a creative industry to one that is so technical?” I always smile when I’m asked that question. I tell my...
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Dragonair Launches Excellent And Familiar Looking First Class Seat
Sister Airline to the award winning Cathay Pacific; Dragonair, the regional / medium-haul carrier has just announced its cabin offerings to lift the airline’s level of luxury. The most recent...
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American Airlines New Tail Conundrum
It’s no secret that we weren’t fans of American’s new livery when it came out, and although we loved the new 777 premium cabins, we thought the livery was missing the mark, being overtly American, one...
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American Airlines Tail Finalised
So the votes are in. American Airlines employees have voted, and the figures have been totted up. The new American tail stays. According to airchive, there were 60,418 voters, which accounts for 60%...
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Cathay Pacific’s Lounges Reviewed In Detail
At thedesignair.net we are great fans of Cathay Pacific’s product. The seamless experience is effortless and well considered. From their onboard product to their lounges, attention to detail seems...
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‘Ohana By Hawaiian Now Painted
Our friends at Hawaiian have just released a video time-lapse of the painting of their very first ATR. Whilst we announced this a while ago, secretly we’ve been waiting for the chance to see this...
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JAL Introduce Choice Of Bedding In First Class Cabin
JAL has just announced an industry first, bringing even more comfort to the skies in their first class cabin. Originally the airline used tempur mattresses and pillows in their first class cabin, but...
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The World’s Most Beautiful Safety Video Courtesy Of… You Guessed It
Holy smokes, another safety video from Air New Zealand? Hell, why not? The previous, dubbed “Safety Old School Style” features America’s sweetheart comedienne Betty White and a cast of golden oldies....
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Royal Brunei Introduce New Traditional Style Uniforms
Royal Brunei has just announced the latest in their branding developments at the new and improved airline. Today was the announcement of their new cabin crew uniforms, replacing the older (and bolder)...
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