British Airways' new first-class is a major upgrade and shows airlines' luxury arms race is heating up

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A collage of British Airways' new and old first-class cabins for the Airbus A380
The new and old British Airways A380 first class.

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Airlines are falling in love again with the Airbus A380. Here's everywhere the world's largest passenger jet is set to fly this winter.

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Spectators view the Airbus A-380, the world's largest passenger liner, during the plane's first public appearance at the 46th Paris Air Show June 13, 2005 in the Paris suburb of Le Bourget, France
The Airbus A380 first appeared publicly at the 2005 Paris Air Show.

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Boeing delays are wreaking havoc with the airline industry's plans, and flyers may well feel the pain

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Irish businessman, CEO of Ryanair Michael O'Leary talks to media on August 27; 2024 in Brussels, Belgium.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary expects to cut traffic expectations for next year.

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The US fined Lufthansa a record $4 million for discrimination after it stopped 128 Jewish passengers from boarding a connecting flight

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An Airbus A340-300 and an Airbus A 321-100 belonging to Lufthansa are parked on the airport apron
Lufthansa says the incident was more due to confusion than discrimination but has accepted the penalty.

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Iran's missile attack forced some flights to turn around hours into their trips to avoid restricted airspace

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Lufthansa flight 756 from Frankfurt to Mumbai map screenshot
A Lufthansa flight to India was forced to turn around about 3 hours into its journey as air space closures impeded its path over the Middle East.

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A man snuck onto 2 flights in 2 days by reportedly tailgating passengers with tickets, and managed to fly over 800 miles

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Lufthansa Airbus A320 passenger aircraft seen flying, landing and taxiing at Polderbaan runway of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport AMS EHAM.
A Lufthansa Airbus A320. Lufthansa told Business Insider it is in touch with authorities to investigate how the incidents happened.

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I bid $290 for a premium economy seat on a 10-hour Lufthansa flight. I'm glad I didn't win.

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A Lufthansa Boeing 747 taking off against a blue sky
A Lufthansa Boeing 747.

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These are the best airlines in the world, according to a survey of travelers — see the full list

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A Qatar flight in the air with clouds above it
A Qatar Airlines flight prepares to land in London.

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Lufthansa's boss called delays to Boeing deliveries 'extremely annoying,' and it further highlights a growing dilemma for the aviation giant

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Carsten Spohr, CEO Lufthansa, talks on stage during the IAA Conference on Affordable Sustainable Mobility
Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr.

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Lufthansa just got its first Airbus A350 fit with its upgraded Allegris cabin — which will soon include first class with a double bed. See inside.

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Lufthansa new Allegris first-class suites: Interior photo showing the seating and a large TV screen
Lufthansa's new "Allegris" first-class cabin sports a double bed, shown in a rendering.

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