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Fly in more comfort: Emirates adds A350 and premium economy to Oslo flights

By Mark Reif Oct 22, 2025 7:17 AM

Emirates A350-900 — Emirates / Emirates

Emirates is celebrating two new offerings for travel to Scandinavia: A350 aircraft and Premium Economy. The plane and cabin signal a milestone in the airline’s investment in Norway, with the Emirates A350 known for its comfort and service, and Business Class, Premium Economy, and Economy interiors. The airline launched daily service between the UAW and Oslo in 2014, with the route a favorite for business and leisure travelers.

Enhanced Comfort and Efficiency for Emirates Passengers to Oslo

The Airbus A350-900 is key to Emirates fleet growth strategy, with the airline receiving its initial planes in November of 2024. According to Airbus: “The A350 is the world’s most modern and efficient widebody aircraft and the long-range leader in the 300-410 seater category. Its clean sheet design includes state-of-the-art technologies, aerodynamics, lightweight materials, and latest generation engines that together deliver a 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and CO₂ emissions. The A350’s Airspace cabin is the quietest of any twin-aisle in the sky, featuring a 50% noise footprint reduction versus the previous generation aircraft.”

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Emirates’ Premium Economy cabin brings luxury travel to everyone, with a flight experience similar to Business Class. Amenities include a 13.3-inch TV screen, large pillow and blanket, in-seat charging points, and more. Seats are finished in beautiful cream leather, with a 40-inch pitch, 8-inch recline, and full leg and footrests, and adjustable headrests.

Terje Grue, Emirates Country Manager for Norway, said: “We are thrilled to bring the A350 and our Premium Economy product to Norway. This is an important step in strengthening our presence in the market. Travelers from Oslo will now be able to enjoy an entirely new level of comfort, whether flying to Dubai or onwards to our many destinations across Asia, Africa, and Australia.”

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DELSEY PARIS Unveils ‘Alu’r’— Its First-Ever Aluminum Collection

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To celebrate its 80th anniversary, iconic French luggage brand DELSEY PARIS just dropped its first-ever aluminum collection, Alu’r. Alu’r introduces an assertive, architectural silhouette with bold, vibrant color options like Pop Orange, Vibrant Pink, Pine Green, Silver, and Deep Black. Built like a vault with a brushed aluminum shell and genuine leather handles, this high-performance collection offers top-tier functional features for modern travelers.

“When we set out to celebrate our 80th anniversary, we wanted to mark the occasion with DELSEY PARIS’s first-ever aluminum suitcase collection,” says Albert Engler, Chief Design & Brand Director at DELSEY PARIS. With Alu’r, we took an architectural approach to the design, combining a brushed aluminum shell and carbon-inspired textures with modern, vibrant colors like Pop Orange, Vibrant Pink, and Pine Green. The result is a suitcase that brings together thoughtful engineering and distinctive design, turning a functional travel essential into an expression of personal style.”

4 wildlife trips worth traveling for this fall

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Traveling in the fall for fewer crowds, dramatic landscapes, more unique seasonal animal behaviors, and intimate encounters simply makes sense to me. As many safari destinations reopen for the season this fall, these five wildlife trips will get you inspiration for your next adventure.

First Look: Hard Rock is Opening a Baller Resort and Spa in Malta

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A petite rocky paradise which, as an island, is in itself a UNESCO World Heritage site, Malta’s popularity has been steadily growing. And paired with Delta’s first direct flight from JFK, today’s announcement of the Hard Rock Hotel Malta’s opening may be the perfect reason to pack your bags and explore this otherworldly Mediterranean archipelago, just south of Sicily.

As the red-headed stepchild of bigger, more popular destinations like Greece, Croatia, Spain and even Turkey, Malta offers all the perks of a Southern European holiday in a pared-down, more compact setting. Yup, you still get beautiful beaches and clear turquoise water, but you’ll also be able to explore the easy-to-traverse prehistoric temples, Roman-era remains and Neolithic carvings, as well as access thriving local traditions like its Ventian-like dghajsa boats. With its new resort, however, Hard Rock hopes to cement the island country as a more sophisticated hotspot for International travelers, offering the first combination of 5-star luxury, beach club and live entertainment.