Aviation
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Comfort leads the way in Etihad Airways’ new A321LR aircraft
There’s no substitute for first-hand travel experience. From planes to trains and cars, Monocle tests how journeys really feel, assessing performance, comfort and efficiency so you don’t have to.
Comfort, style and brand: An airline’s uniform is so much more than a consistent look
With its connotations of sameness and monotony, the word “uniform” isn’t often used as a compliment. But pay close attention to tailoring and fit – as well as the needs of the people who…
Dog-first airline Bark Air is propelling the hospitality industry toward pet-friendly travel
From in-cabin comforts to private charter flights, the demand for animal-friendly aviation is growing.
“TikTok is terrible for travel. Advice from a professional is important.”
How Smartflyer is turning travel advice into a $1bn business
Croatia Airlines plans €500m fleet overhaul amid losses
For some airlines, the bottom line isn’t king. Croatia’s state operator is first and foremost a symbol of its international presence.
Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith’s first-class plans to expand the carrier
A candid conversation with Benjamin Smith about fleet growth, global ambitions and why European airlines must compete on a fairer world stage.
With its non-profit model, humanitarian airline Bluelight could be a game changer in crisis relief
A new Swiss airline pitching itself as a go-to carrier for crisis response offers an intriguing twist: it plans to be a non-profit. Geneva-based Bluelight aims to kick off operations next year using a…
Hop aboard Trans Maldivian Airways, the operator turning transit into an elevated experience
The seaplane terminal at Malé in the Maldives is a ballet of improbable logistics. Workers shuffle onto De Havilland Twin Otters bound for far-flung atolls. Honeymooners board aircraft branded with Soneva livery or Four…
