Turkish Airlines recent decision to ban crew from wearing bright lipstick has apparently riled women across the globe. The airline is implementing new aesthetics code for cabin crew, aimed at bringing the airline in line with Turkey’s conservative muslim roots.
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Japan Airlines to fly 787 Dreamliner to Sydney
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will fly its newest aircraft between Sydney and Tokyo from December this year, replacing the older 777-200 aircraft currently flying the route. The entire 787 fleet has been grounded for months as Boeing
New Tourist Refund Scheme Rules
New rules have kicked in for travellers departing Australia who take advantage of the Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS). For those of you who haven’t heard of the TRS before now, it allows travellers to claim back GST from purchases made
When pigs don’t fly – Qantas & Halal
The recent Qantas / Emirates marriage has impacted onboard catering as the airline advises that pork will be removed from menus on flights to the Middle East. Oh the scandal… A tsunami of hate mail has been launched at Qantas which
A Sneak Peek at KLM’s new World Business Class
The Dutch flag carrier KLM has shown off of its soon to be revamped World Business Class. The new seating to be installed firstly on its fleet of 22 Boeing 747 aircraft from June 2013 and later on the 777s
British Airways A380 Unveiled
British Airways has joined the superjumbo club with flights commencing in mid October using the first of the airline’s 12 new Airbus A380′s. British Airways has announced Los Angeles and Hong Kong as its inaugural destinations for flights with the
Delta brings in ‘Westin Heavenly Inflight Bedding’
Delta Air Lines and Westin Hotels and Resorts are teaming up to offer business class passengers on international and US transcontinental flights a more comfortable sleep in the air by bringing in ‘Westin Heavenly Inflight Bedding‘. The new bedding will
Air Tahiti Nui’s New Business and Economy Cabins
Air Tahiti Nui has given the first look at the result of it’s upcoming $17 million dollar refurbishment. The 5 Airbus A340-300 aircraft in the carriers fleet are undergoing significant changes in order to freshen up the airline’s image. Poerava
Air Pacific releases new A330 flight details
Air Pacific has released details of its A330 schedules today, with passengers catching a glimpse of the new bird from April this year. The updated product offering will include a top of the range business class and enhanced economy offering –
Disruptive kid forces family off flight
An interesting story out from New Zealand today has divided the country with scores of kiwis taking to news websites to vent their anger. Auckland woman Elena Volkova and her two children were booted off an Air New Zealand flight
American Airlines launches new ‘Captain America-chic’ livery
American Airlines today launched its sexy new logo and aircraft livery, ditching its classical brand for a modern ‘Americana’ identity. The airline has used its current theme since the late ‘60s with its aircraft sporting the same look ever since.
Opinion: Is the Dreamliner the new Titanic?
———————————————————————————————————————– UPDATE: More airlines have grounded their 787 fleet after a FAA directive for all US based 787′s to be stopped from flying. So far all airlines have grounded their fleet excluding Ethiopian and LOT (which has just today launched its
Virgin Australia throws down gauntlet to Qantas
It’s a big day in Virgin Australia news with the airline unveiling a trio of announcements. The airline today revealed that it has invested heavily in the Australian arm of low cost carrier Tiger Australia, purchased full equity of WA
Wellington Airport – the funkiest airport in the world?
If you haven’t heard, Wellington is fast becoming the capital of cool. Lonely Planet not so long ago rated Wellington as the best/coolest little capital city on the planet. So it would be quite fitting that it has an airport that
Air Pacific Ranks in Condé Nast Airline Awards
We are just loving Air Pacific at FlymeFunky at the moment so it was great to hear that the airline had been ranked among the Top 10 Small Airlines of the world in this years Condé Nast Travellers’ Readers Choice Awards.
Revealed: Air Pacific’s New A330′s
After months of nail-biting anticipation, Air Pacific (or should we say Fiji Airways) has finally released details of its new aircraft livery and revamped cabin product to be delivered on its new A330 aircraft. The new birds are expected to
Awkward Jetstar Pregnancy Bungle
Most people with half a brain know there are some things better left unsaid. Enquiring if someone is pregnant (when you aren’t 100% sure) is one of them. Kelsey Hughes, a 21 year old from Christchurch, was bitterly humiliated in
Salmon Thirty Salmon – Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has unveiled the world’s largest flying fish a couple of days ago in Anchorage, Alaska. Coming in at over 41 tonnes and almost 40 metres long, the Boeing 737-800 aircraft, dubbed “Salmon-Thirty-Salmon II” is an updated version of
What’s on in Australia this month?
Layla Roberts from Concierge Connections has put together a ‘What’s on’ schedule for those living in, or visiting, Australia. Layla is the founder and owner of Concierge Connections which is a virtual concierge and personal assistance business helping clients in Australia (and
Thai Airways A380
Thai Airways has become the ninth carrier to receive delivery of the Airbus A380. In a ceremony last week the keys were handed over in a ceremony in Toulouse in preparation for its first flights from Bangkok to Hong Kong
