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Luke Bodell

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Journalist - With 10 years of experience as a travel writer and aviation analyst, Luke has worked with industry-leaders including Skyscanner, KLM and HotelsCombined throughout his career. As a passionate traveler based across the Middle East and East Asia, Luke offers strong insights into the travel and aviation industry.
American Airlines Boing 777 Landing At London Heathrow
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American Airlines Set To Begin Selling Its On Board Wine Online

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 21, 2021
American Airlines has launched Flagship Cellars, a wine delivery service that brings its onboard wine menu to your…
Ryanair takes EU to court
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European Commission Working On Standard COVID Passports

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 20, 2021
The European Commission is exploring proposals to introduce vaccine passports, a move that will facilitate greater travel across…
Boeing, 2020 Loss, Aircraft Deliveries
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ALC Could Reorder The 737 MAX Dependent On Ungroundings

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 19, 2021
Leasing company Air Lease Corp may reinstate some of its canceled 737 MAX orders if more regulators choose…
eurowings a320 a319
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Eurowings Cabin Crew Jobs Secured Until March 2022

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 18, 2021
German airline Eurowings has reached an agreement with trade union Verdi to secure the jobs of around 2,000…
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Why Does The Boeing 737 MAX Have Split Winglets?

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 15, 2021
The 737 MAX is fitted with Boeing’s trademark split winglets, also called split-scimitar winglets. Dubbed the 737 MAX…
Thai Airways
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Thai Airways Is On Track With Its Rescue Plan

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 14, 2021
Thai Airways acting president Chansin Treenuchagron claims the airline is still on schedule with its debt rehabilitation plan.…
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Unresponsive Private Jet Prompted Sonic Boom Over England

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 13, 2021
A Bombardier private jet lost contact with air traffic control over UK airspace yesterday, forcing the Royal Air…
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Why Does The Boeing 747 Have 4 Main Landing Gears?

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 12, 2021
While most commercial aircraft today operate with two or three main landing gears, the Boeing 747 is one…
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From Airport To Public Park – Transforming Shanghai’s Longhua Airport

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 11, 2021
A disused airport in Shanghai has been transformed into a 36-acre urban park for residents of the city.…
KLM Boeing 737-700
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Which European Airlines Still Offer Free Food In Short Haul Economy?

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 8, 2021
As airlines increasingly adopt a buy-on-board model for food and refreshments, it’s becoming a rarity to tuck into…
JetBlue Airbus A321 getty
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Which JetBlue Flights Have Mint Business Class?

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 7, 2021
JetBlue’s Mint cabin has been a success for the airline, offering a business class experience at an affordable…
Delta Getty 737-700
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How Much Do Boeing Aircraft Cost?

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 6, 2021
Buying your own Boeing plane does not come cheap. With the least-expensive plane listed at over $89 million,…
British Airways 747 taking off from JFK
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Why A British Airways 747 Once Flew From LA To The UK On 3 Engines

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 5, 2021
On 20 February 2005, a scheduled passenger plane took off from Los Angeles International Airport en route to…
Delta Boeing 767-300ER
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Which Airlines Still Fly The Boeing 767?

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 4, 2021
The Boeing 767 is coming up on 40 years of service next year. With over 1,200 planes built…
IndiGo a320
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Hackers Breach IndiGo’s Servers And Could Release Internal Documents

  • byLuke Bodell
  • January 1, 2021
IndiGo says its servers were hacked in December and warns that internal documents may be uploaded into the…
Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER
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Why Turkish Airlines Removed Its Premium Economy Cabin

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 31, 2020
Turkish Airlines’ premium economy option, styled as ‘Comfort Class,’ was a hit with passengers during the brief time…
Planes parked Mumbai
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India Extends International Flight Suspension Until February

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 30, 2020
India has extended its ban on international flights to 31 January, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)…
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Why Passenger Boeing 747-8 Orders Never Really Took Off

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 29, 2020
The Boeing 747 is one of the most successful and beloved aircraft programs of all time. Beginning over…
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First Airbus A320neo For Aircalin Departs Toulouse

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 28, 2020
New Caledonian carrier Aircalin has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo. The airline is set to add…
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Qatar Airways Now Operates 50+ Airbus A350 Aircraft

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 25, 2020
Qatar Airways now has proudly announced on social media that it has over 50 Airbus A350s in its…
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The Quest To Turn An Ex Air New Zealand 747 Into A Wanaka Airport Hotel

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 24, 2020
A fellowship of aviation enthusiasts is doing all it can to save an old Boeing 747 from the…
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Airbus A321 Came Within 20 ft Of Unidentified Flying Object Departing Heathrow

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 23, 2020
An A321 taking off from Heathrow on 16 October had a lucky escape after a suspected drone came…
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Pegasus Sells 4 Boeing 737s For Lease Alongside An A321neo

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 22, 2020
Pegasus plans to sell four Boeing 737-800s as part of a leasing agreement with American lessor Air Lease…
United NFL player sexual assault
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U.S Set To Vote On New Coronavirus Aid Package Worth $900bn

  • byLuke Bodell
  • December 21, 2020
The U.S will vote on a $900bn stimulus package which will provide aid for individuals and businesses across…
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