Airways Weekly Briefing: Oct 24-30, 2022

Here are this week's most-read articles, including our top 10 rarest aircraft list; American Airlines' blended product development; and the return of Lufthansa's A380s.

Choose the story that interests you the most and read on!

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Airways Top 10 Rarest Aircraft in the World — airwaysmag.com These are the top 10 rarest airplanes that have crisscrossed the skies.

American Airlines Developing Blended Travel Product — airwaysmag.com American Airlines (AA) is moving towards a blended traveler product, according to Vasu Raja, AA’s Chief Commercial Officer.

Northern Pacific Upgrades Terminal at Anchorage — airwaysmag.com

The airline is nearing the end of its terminal upgrade at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Frontier Airlines to Launch All-You-Can-Fly Pass — airwaysmag.com Frontier Airlines (F9) has announced an unlimited travel pass called the "GoWild!" to be launched in spring 2023.

Lufthansa’s Hard Act: Bringing back the A380 — airwaysmag.com By bringing back the Airbus A380, Lufthansa (LH) is preparing for a strong summer 2023 season.

Top 10 Stories of the Week

Trip Report: Akasa Air’s Slightly Different 737 MAX — airwaysmag.com

This is what it's like to fly Akasa Air's (QP) bright orange Boeing 737 MAX jets.

American Airlines to Phase out International First Class — airwaysmag.com American Airlines (AA) is to remove its first-class cabins from all its international services due to low demand for the offering.

Bahamasair Completes Boeing 737-500 Phase out — airwaysmag.com On October 22, 2022, Bahamasair (UP) retired the last of its Boeing 737-500 aircraft, thus ending the airline's 10-year run with the type.

Spirit Airlines, CAE Launch Pilot Pathway Program — airwaysmag.com The Spirit (NK) Wings Pilot Pathway initiative intends to extend the carrier's pipeline of highly experienced, professional pilots.

STARLUX Welcomes Its First-Ever Airbus A350 — airwaysmag.com

STARLUX Airlines (JX) took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 at Toulouse (TLS).

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November 2022 – Airways Magazine — airwaysmag.com

Created at the end of World War Two, the Flying Tiger Line became one of America’s most successful all-cargo carriers. Boeing 707-349C N322F is pictured.