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Korean Air introduces Premium Class aboard its Boeing 777-300ER fleet
Korean Air will introduce Premium Class service on its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER, with the first flights launching on short- and mid-haul routes starting from mid-September. As part of this launch, Korean Air has invested approximately KRW 300 billion to fully retrofit 11 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with completely redesigned cabins, bringing them in line with the airline’s latest aircraft interiors and onboard technology. The launch of Premium Class coincides with a complete interior overhaul of the airline’s Boeing 777-300ER fleet. Inspired by the design of Korean Air’s latest aircraft, the updated cabins offer a refreshed, modern experience across all classes. The aircraft now feature Korean Air’s newest seating products including Prestige Suites 2.0 in a 1-2-1 configuration for Prestige Class, and New Economy in a 3-4-3 layout. In a statement, the airline declared: “We’re committed to bringing the fully redesigned Boeing 777-300ER and new Premium Class to as many customers as possible. This fleet upgrade has been in progress since 2018 and, after delays due to the pandemic, we’re proud to now offer an elevated travel experience that meets our passengers’ evolving needs.” A new standard for inflight comfort Premium Class is positioned between the airline’s Prestige and Economy Classes, offering more spacious seating and upgraded service. While pricing varies by route and travel dates, fares are generally around 110 percent of normal Economy fares. The new cabin features 40 seats in a 2-4-2 layout, designed for greater comfort. Premium Class offers approximately 50 percent more space than existing Economy Class seats, with a seat pitch of about 1 metre, offering more space than many premium economy products offered by major global airlines. Seats are about 50 cm wide, recline up to 130 degrees, and come equipped with both leg and footrests. The seats also feature ergonomic headrests for gentle support and include wing-shaped sides to provide a greater sense of privacy from adjacent passengers. Passengers can enjoy an enhanced in-flight entertainment experience with 15.6-inch 4K resolution screens, which are larger than the previous monitors in Prestige Class on the same aircraft. On international routes, Premium Class passengers will enjoy a refined single-tray meal service, including a main course dish, appetizer, and dessert from the Prestige Class menu, served on Armani/Casa tableware. Beverages, including wine, coffee, and tea, are the same as those served in Prestige Class. Premium Class passengers will also benefit from priority ground services, including access to Morning Calm check-in counters, priority baggage handling and Sky Priority boarding. Wi-Fi is available across all cabins, and in-flight entertainment systems have been significantly upgraded.
Air New Zealand B777-300ER Returns From 600 Days Of Grounding
One of Air New Zealand’s Boeing 777-300ER jets returned to service after being grounded due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which affected the whole fleet. The B777-300ER is the largest aircraft in New Zealand’s flag carrier fleet. According to Cirium, the number one source of aviation and air travel data, the airline has seven of these planes in storage. AKL Airport stated on social media that a two-hour test flight of ZK-OKQ, the All Blacks-themed jet, was completed on 8 February 2022, after about 600 days in hibernation. According to FlightRadar24, the first scheduled flight has been to Melbourne on 10 February 2022. Eight of Air New Zealand’s 777-200s have been decommissioned in 2020, and the larger 777-300s will be phased out by the 787 Dreamliner by the end of the decade as well. Air New Zealand intends to retire its Boeing 777 aircraft by the end of the decade and replace them with 787 Dreamliners that it has already ordered from Boeing. According to the local news, the aircraft will exclusively carry freight between New Zealand, Australia, and Los Angeles to export food from New Zealand across the world. If demand permits, the airline aims to bring back additional B777-300ER planes. Air New Zealand chief operational integrity and safety officer David Morgan told the NZ Herald, “It’s a positive sign that there is light at the end of the tunnel, and while it’s only flying cargo, to begin with, we are hopeful that as the border restrictions continue to ease, we will be welcoming customers back on board soon,” Morgan says. According to Morgan, “Our cargo company is in the middle of its busiest season with New Zealand products in great demand throughout the globe, so this additional 40 tonnes of belly capacity is a much-needed boost for New Zealand exporters.” As a result of the pandemic, New Zealand has closed its borders, significantly limiting the operations of Air New Zealand. Prime Minister Jacinda Arden announced a five-step plan to open borders on 3 February 2022, beginning with allowing Kiwis to return from Australia on 28 February 2022. According to Air New Zealand, the first day of travel for flights between Australia and New Zealand was almost sold out as of 4 February 2022.
Philippine Airlines receives 10th Boeing 777-300ER from Avation PLC
Avation PLC's first aeroplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), was the newest addition to the fleet of Philippine Airlines (PAL). This delivery has increased the Southeast Asia-based flag carrier's 777-300ER aircraft count to 10, and also marks the first twin-aisle delivery for the leasing company of Boeing. PAL recently received its ninth 777-300ER directly from the aviation technology firm and will use both planes on its trans-Pacific flights immediately. Jeff Chatfield, Avation PLC executive chairman, shared, ‘We are pleased our first twin-aisle delivery is a 777-300ER, the marquee aircraft in its class. We are confident this will both complement our regional and single-aisle fleet and will prove helpful to our growth as a full-service commercial aircraft lessor.’ ‘The new aircraft will serve our long-haul operations,’ remarked Jaime Bautista, PAL president & chief operating officer. ‘While we already have eight 777s serving the West Coast, the incoming units will also augment other flights between the Philippines and North America.’ Bautista added that PAL’s 777 aeroplanes are vital to its long-haul operations. ‘These 777s have the range, the operational capability and the ability to enhance the total passenger travel experience and in-flight service delivery,' he said. 'These aircraft help PAL to keep up with other full-service carriers along the route.’ As the most successful twin-engine, long-haul aircraft in current history, the 777-300ER is equipped with the world's most powerful GE90-115B commercial jet engine. It can seat up to 386 passengers in a three-class configuration with a maximum range of 14,490 km. PAL will fly the 777-300ER directly from Boeing’s factory at Everett, Washington to Vancouver, British Columbia, where the aeroplanes will enter revenue service to Manila. 'Boeing and PAL have been strong partners for decades, and it is a special occasion as we deliver their 10th 777-300ER,' said Dinesh Keskar, Boeing Commercial Airplanes senior vice president for Asia Pacific & India sales. 'The 777 continues to outperform by all measures, providing exceptional value to our airline and leasing customers. There is no better testament to this than PAL's confidence in putting its new 777-300 directly into service with its flight from Vancouver to Manila.' A commercial passenger aircraft leasing company based in the United Kingdom, Avation PLC owns and manages a fleet of jet and turboprop aircraft for leasing to airlines across the world. The firm counts Fiji Airways, Thomas Cook, Virgin Australia, Mandarin Airlines and Vietjet Air among its other customers.
Philippine Airlines introduce the B777-300ER to London-Manila
Philippine Airlines launches the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route, which substantially enhances the passenger travel experience and increases capacity for the airline. The new aircraft has 42 seats in Business Class and 328 in Economy. This compares with 36 seats in Business Class and 218 seats in economy on the A340, which the B777-300ER replaces. B777-300ER Business Class features 78 inch pitch seats which adjust into fully flat beds, an 18.4 inch personal TV screen, a retractable privacy divider, in-seat power supply to charge via mains or USB and an ottoman that opens to reveal a personal storage area. Likewise the B777-300ER’s Economy Class is designed with a wider seat pitch of up to 34 inches and fully adjustable leather headrests; 11 inch touch-screen personal TVs and built-in USB ports allow PAL’s guests to indulge in world-class inflight entertainment throughout their flight. Jaime J. Bautista, president and COO of Philippine Airlines says: “The launch of the B777-300ER makes Philippine Airlines a strong contender for the flight market from the UK to Asia and Australasia. Our vision is to become a five-star airline and we are working towards achieving this through an extensive programme of fleet modernisation, route network expansion, service innovations and competitive flight price promotions." Philippine Airlines has launched an interactive virtual 360 tour of the cabin which can be viewed online.
Philippine Airlines launches B777-300ER on London-Manila route
Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route. While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start flying from Wednesday 6 December, leaving London Heathrow Terminal 3 at 22.20 and arriving in Manila at 19.15 local time. The airline's network across Asia, Australia and New Zealand offers competitive flight deals from London to the Far East with a lead-in price for a return to Manila booked before 15 October starting at £505 including taxes, while a return to Kuala Lumpur is £459. Promotional fares for cities in Australia, including Darwin, Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane start at £672 and for Auckland it’s £640. Chinese destinations including Beijing, Shanghai and Chengdu start at £473 and Hong Kong from £477. The new aircraft has 42 seats in Business Class and 328 in Economy. This compares with 36 seats in Business Class and 218 seats in economy on the A340, which the B777-300ER replaces. The new B777-300ER Business Class provides 78 inch pitch seats which adjust into fully flat beds. All seats feature an 18.4 inch personal TV screen, a retractable privacy divider, in-seat power supply to charge via mains or USB and an ottoman that opens to reveal a personal storage area. Economy Class has a wider seat pitch of up to 34 inches and fully adjustable leather headrests. 11 inch touch-screen personal TVs and built-in USB ports allow PAL’s guests to indulge in world-class inflight entertainment throughout their flight. Philippine Airlines has launched an interactive virtual 360 tour of the cabin which can be viewed online at http://bit.ly/777TOUR Across both cabins passengers can watch over 300 hours of international movies, TV shows, and music whilst staying connected on their devices via myPAL Wifi. Inflight dining features a vibrant mix of Asian, Spanish and American dishes. Jaime J. Bautista, President and COO of Philippine Airlines says: “The launch of the B777-300ER makes Philippine Airlines a strong contender for the flight market from the UK to Asia and Australasia. Our vision is to become a five-star airline and we are working towards achieving this through an extensive programme of fleet modernisation, route network expansion, service innovations and competitive flight price promotions."
Philippines Airlines to operate Boeing 777-300ER on London to Manila route
From mid-December this year a Philippines Airlines (PAL) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will serve the daily London to Manila route. PAL president and chief operating officer Jaime J. Bautista said: “The Boeing 777 is our flagship aircraft for long-haul operations. With its range and operational capability, the flag carrier will be at par with other full service carriers along the route. "We will also increase capacity as the aircraft will have a 370-seating capacity on a two–class configuration (42 in Business Class and 328 in Economy) as compared to the 254-seating capacity of the current A340." PAL aims to be the Philippines’ full-service five-star airline in five years. The airline will implement initiatives such as fleet modernization which includes the acquisition of six new Airbus A350s for delivery starting mid-2018 and the reconfiguration of eight mono-class Airbus A330s to tri-class lay-out to serve Honolulu, Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore, Tokyo and Osaka. David Cochrane, country manager for PAL UK & Ireland said: "Since launching non-stop daily flights in June last year it’s been easier than ever to reach The Philippines and beyond via our network. The 777 will make the journey even more enjoyable with more comfortable seating, seatback in-flight entertainment and an enhanced overall experience for our guests."
Emirates introduces second daily service to Narita
Emirates announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1st May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. The second daily flight will provide travellers with greater choice and enhanced opportunities for multi-destination itineraries, including the convenience of a stopover in Dubai. Eastbound passengers on the additional Narita service will arrive in the afternoon, supporting stronger domestic connectivity and shorter connection times from key European and Middle Eastern markets. Westbound travellers departing from Tokyo Narita will benefit from an early-morning arrival in Dubai, enabling seamless onward connections to major destinations across Europe, Africa and South America, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Brazil. With the deployment of a refurbished Boeing 777-300ER on flights EK320/321 to Tokyo Narita, Emirates doubles down on its commitment to offer a consistent travel experience for its customers in Japan. Schedules and amenities The additional flight, EK320, will depart Dubai at 22:30hrs and arrive in Tokyo Narita at 13:30hrs the following day. The return service, EK321, will depart Tokyo Narita at 21:30hrs and arrive in Dubai at 03:50hrs the following day; all times are local. The four-class aircraft features upgraded interiors with new design elements, including modern colour palettes, specially designed Ghaf Tree motifs, and wood finishes across all cabins. Travellers will have access to 260 of the latest-generation Economy seats, 24 Premium Economy seats, 40 Business Class seats in a 1-2-1 configuration, and eight First Class Suites. The onboard experience is rounded off with a regionally-inspired cuisine featuring Japanese dishes such as Kaiseki meal tray. Travellers across all cabins will also enjoy more than 6,500 channels of on-demand content on Emirates’ award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, featuring movies, TV series, podcasts, music, documentaries and more, with a selection of Japanese content.
Emirates and Air Peace enhance connectivity with new agreement
Emirates, the world's largest international airline, and Air Peace, West Africa's largest airline, have activated a bilateral interline agreement to expand air connectivity between Africa, the UAE, and London. This agreement, announced on 26 January 2026, allows passengers to enjoy seamless single-ticket travel and through-checked baggage on select routes, enhancing travel comfort and convenience. The enhanced interline agreement now enables travellers to connect with additional destinations such as Banjul in Gambia, Dakar in Senegal, Freetown in Sierra Leone, and Monrovia in Liberia. These new gateways allow more passengers in Africa to access Emirates' world-class services and extensive global network. Air Peace will connect its West and Central African routes to Emirates' hub in Dubai and key destinations including London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and London Stansted. Adnan Kazim, Emirates Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, stated, "Enhancing our interline partnership with Air Peace allows us to expand our footprint across more of Africa, creating new opportunities for people to fly better with Emirates." Nowel Ngala, Chief Commercial Officer of Air Peace, added, "This interline agreement with Emirates represents a major step in Air Peace's strategic vision to connect Africa more efficiently to global markets." Emirates operates a Boeing 777-300ER on its Dubai-Lagos route, offering passengers a luxurious travel experience. Meanwhile, Air Peace, with a fleet of over 50 aircraft, continues to strengthen intra-African connectivity and support economic development across the continent. Tickets for the interline routes can be booked on the airlines' websites or via travel agents. ```
Air India Welcomes First Boeing 787-9 as A350-1000 Deliveries Loom in Record Fleet Renewal
Air India has taken delivery of its first factory-fresh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a key milestone in the flag carrier’s widebody renewal and its historic order for 470 new aircraft from Airbus and Boeing. The jet, registered VT-AWA, is the first of 20 787-9s ordered in 2023 and will pave the way for more Dreamliners and the airline’s first Airbus A350-1000s to join the fleet later this year. First Line-Fit 787-9 Arrives in Delhi The new 787-9 completed a nearly 17-hour delivery flight from Boeing’s Everett factory in Washington state before touching down at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. It is Air India’s first “line-fit” 787-9, built from the ground up to the airline’s own cabin specification rather than inherited or retrofitted from another operator. Configured with 296 seats across three cabins – business, premium economy and economy – the Dreamliner debuts “bespoke cabin interiors” installed directly on the Boeing production line, with full details of the new products to be revealed in the coming weeks. Commercial long-haul operations are expected to begin in February 2026 on an as-yet undisclosed international route. Part of a 470-Aircraft Megadeal The 787-9 delivery forms part of Air India’s landmark order for 470 aircraft, comprising 250 Airbus jets and 220 Boeing jets, announced as one of the largest deals in civil aviation history. The widebody element includes 20 Boeing 787-9s, 10 Boeing 777-9s, six Airbus A350-900s and 34 Airbus A350-1000s, aimed at transforming the carrier’s long-haul product and expanding its global network. According to Air India, 2026 will see a total of six new widebody deliveries – a mix of 787-9s and A350-1000s – including the newly arrived VT-AWA. These aircraft will progressively replace older widebodies and support new nonstop routes between India and key markets in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific. Upgraded Cabins Across the 787 Fleet Alongside new deliveries, Air India is in the midst of a major retrofit program for its existing 787-8 fleet. The airline currently operates 26 787-8s and six 787-9s inherited from Vistara, with “many of these aircraft” due to receive new cabins broadly aligned with the standard debuting on VT-AWA by the end of 2026. The retrofit project, part of a wider US$400 million product investment, will introduce updated business, premium economy and economy seats, new inflight entertainment systems, refreshed interiors and onboard Wi‑Fi across the long-haul fleet. Air India aims to complete the 787-8 cabin upgrades by mid-2027, followed by similar work on its Boeing 777-300ERs. What This Means for Air India Passengers For passengers, the arrival of the first factory-fresh 787-9 signals a tangible step forward in Air India’s transformation from legacy flag carrier to modern global network airline. Travellers can expect more consistent cabins across the Dreamliner fleet, a stronger premium economy offering and improved reliability as newer aircraft replace older types on high-demand routes. With more 787-9s and the first A350-1000s scheduled to join the fleet later this year, Air India’s long-haul product is set for one of its most significant upgrades in decades – a shift that will be closely watched by frequent flyers across India’s rapidly growing international market.
Emirates expands Manila operations with new flights
Emirates is set to bolster its operations between Dubai and Manila by introducing four additional weekly flights starting 2 April. This expansion is part of the airline's growth strategy in Southeast Asia and its commitment to the Philippines. The new flights, scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, will be operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, offering enhanced options for corporate travellers, marine customers, and the Filipino diaspora. The additional flights will provide improved connectivity to various destinations, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and several European countries. Passengers will enjoy Emirates' renowned service, featuring regionally-inspired dishes and an extensive inflight entertainment system with over 6,500 channels, including Tagalog content. The Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with its capacity to carry up to 20 tonnes of cargo, will also increase cargo capacity, supporting trade between Manila, Dubai, and key markets in Europe, the US, and the Indian subcontinent. This move aligns with the recent Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement signed between the UAE and the Philippines, further strengthening economic ties. Emirates, which began its Manila services in 1990, currently operates 28 weekly flights to the Philippines. With the new additions, the airline will offer 34 weekly services. Through its partnership with Philippine Airlines, Emirates extends its reach to additional domestic points, enhancing travel convenience for passengers. ```
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