Airbus A350

Emirates has confirmed the first set of destinations to be served by its Airbus A350 aircraft entering service from September 2024. With 10 new A350s expected to join the Emirates fleet by 31 March 2025, the airline plans to deploy its latest aircraft type to 9 destinations in the coming months, offering customers its latest signature cabin experiences.

Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new social space for its Upper Class passengers which will be fitted to future Airbus A350 deliveries.

Air France has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 at the Airbus delivery centre in Toulouse. The aircraft is equipped with 324 seats, with 34 in the Business cabin, 24 in Premium Economy and 266 in Economy.

British Airways has unveiled its anticipated new Business Class seat – ‘Club Suite’ – and confirmed it will arrive on the first of its A350 aircraft in July.

Vietnam Airlines has confirmed it will upgrade its daily Melbourne-Ho Chi Minh City service between 29 July and the end of October 2018 from Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to new Airbus A350s.

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.