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Entries for January, 2010

Air New Zealand has unveiled a new economy class seat dubbed the “Skycouch”

Air New Zealand has unveiled a new economy class seat dubbed the “Skycouch” to provide a lie-flat experience once reserved for premium cabins.

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Ryanair to charge for toilet use on short haul flights

You better believe it! Ryanair spokesman, Stephen McNamara, in an interview with the Irish Times, states the airline will proceed with plans to charge passengers for using toilets during short haul services of under 1 hour.

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Boeing orderbook is at 0 after ANA abandons 787-3

Boeing’s orderbook for the 787-3 has dwindled to zero following a decision by Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) to convert its remaining 28 orders for the short-range variant to the long-range 787-8.

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Japan Airlines to file for bankruptcy

Japan Airlines (JAL) is expected to file for bankruptcy today, and announce drastic cuts to its workforce as the ailing carrier seeks to restructure.

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