The Stelia Opera is beautiful but the seat pitch is 38" whereas the Vantage Solo is 33." The Vantage Solo also has the ability to provide 2 First Class suites with no LOPA penalty.Not to mention most First and Business guests want to work or sleep, not look out the window. Also, Opera makes paire...

I think Virgin should reallocate the MAX deposits towards the 787s. When it comes to replacing the narrowbody fleet down the line, I'd suggest they switch to A220s. That would allow them to provide a substantial improvement over QF's narrowbody hard product, and allow them to serve a wider variet...

You raise a compelling point but here's the problem:With Project Sunrise, QF is in the position to offer a unique product that no other airline would want to (the Euro airlines have no reason to buy small subfleets of aircraft capable of reaching Oz nonstop).Even if they effectively leave the int...

Just make VOz the JetBlue of Australia. That will work perfectly fine. Better than Jetstar, not as corporate-focused as QF, and providing an humane flying experience.It really is that simple and that easy. Also, I'd like if they look into having an A220-based fleet but that's not very likely. Sti...

I agree this lounge is disappointing (I was there recently). PAL have been investing and upgrading, so surely an investment/upgrade of their flagship lounge is in the planning stages. But they should get onto it quickly.

I wonder how likely it is that Cathay will use the HAECO Eclipse for their regional business class (and Cathay Dragon Business)?It would make sense I think.

The business class appears to be the Safran "Fusio" suite model. Qatar's Qsuite has the same basic layout but I think its a custom product.

I've been here myself. Its a fantastic hotel. The rooms are excellent, the architecture and views are wonderful, and the location is immensely convenient. Its also the cheapest 5-star hotel in Tokyo and easily the best value.

Its good to see AA and the other American major carriers are really investing in their products. If only AA's short haul onboard experience weren't so atrociously compromised.

I'll be taking these flights in a few weeks so the review is very helpful!It seems to me that PAL are really developing quite positively.

Economy passengers lose 0.3inches of width, but gain 1 inch in pitch, as well as get a newer seat, plus the Dreamliner's cabin humidity benefits and lower noise etc.It seems to me like a SLIGHT upgrade, except for those with short-and-portly builds.

This would be sad if true. Virgin would be a perfect carrier for something like JetBlue's mint, especially when they phase out those aging and too-much-plane A330-200s.

I'm surprised they went with the A350. I'd have thought the A330neo would've given them all the range they'd need and at a lower acquisition cost.Maybe their USA routes are going very well and they need the additional capacity? That said, their longest route is <9000km so I wonder why they did...

This is what I expect too. A321neo (doesn't necessarily have to be an LR; I don't think the range is necessary) on Cathay Dragon would be the better alternative.

Some business travellers need the doors if they're working on something that requires confidentiality. So as such, the door is useful for them.But honestly I don't see the door as vital for privacy. Generous privacy shields work well enough to provide a highly private experience. Doors are only r...