After an Airbus A350 U-turned due to an engine problem, an airline found 15 jets with the same issue

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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350 aircraft at Kingsford Smith Airport on August 18, 2021 in Sydney, Australia.
A Cathay Pacific Airbus A350.

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I flew a big-name airline and a budget competitor across the Atlantic. The low-cost option is worth it if you follow the rules.

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Selfies of the author on Norse (right) and Virgin (left).
I flew on mainline Virgin Atlantic Airways (left) and budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways across the Atlantic to compare the competing business models.

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I went on Air India's brand new Airbus A350 that will soon be flying to the US. I was impressed by the airline's transformation.

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The author takes a selfie in front of an Air India Airbus A350 at the 2024 Farnborough Airshow
The author and the Air India Airbus A350.

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Travelers say Qatar Airways has the best business class, thanks to its QSuite with sliding doors and double beds: See inside

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A close-up of a Qatar A350-1000 aircraft at an airport.
Skytrax has named Qatar Airways' QSuite as the world's best business class for over a decade.

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Germany received its third VIP Airbus A350 plane, which replaced the country's old fleet of unreliable A340s

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The third and final A350 sent to the German Air Force.
The third and final fully VIP-equipped A350 was sent to the German Air Force on Wednesday.

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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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I flew 2 European airlines across the Atlantic in economy. The seats were similar, but the food was night and day.

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Selfies of the author on British Airways and Finnair.
Between mid-February and early March, I flew on British Airways and Finnair on flights across the Atlantic.

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I flew on Finnair's Airbus A350 between New York and Helsinki in economy. It's now one of my go-to airlines for crossing the Atlantic.

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A view of the Finnair A350 cabin with blue mood lighting.
I flew on Finnair's A350 from New York to Helsinki and loved the experience.

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Air India is rebranding after years of decline. Here are the biggest changes, from updated uniforms to swanky new Airbus A350s.

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Air India flight attendants in new uniform.
Air India is undergoing a total rebrand including new planes, products, technology, and crew uniforms.

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I flew 13 hours in business class on Air India from New York to Delhi. The seat was awkward and offered no privacy, but wasn't as bad as I feared.

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The view of the cabin from the author's seat.
My 13-hour flight on Air India's legacy Boeing 777 business class offered a lot of legroom but barely any privacy.

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