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Why LATAM retired its entire A350s fleet?

Why LATAM retired its entire A350s fleet? : LATAM Airline Group plans to retires its entire fleet of A350s immediately. LATAM is one of the largest airline in Latin America with fleet size of 303 aircraft.

LATAM Airline Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on May 26, 2020 due to economic problem by impact of the Covid-19 and in September 2019, Delta bought 20% stake in LATAM Airline for $1.9 billion. In January 2020, LATAM announced its leaves Oneworld alliance.

The airline originally ordered 22 A350s but half of those order cancelled in 2020, Delta committed to buy the A350 but later backed out and paid $62 million to undo the deal. LATAM have 11 A350s and its fleet’s average age is just 3.2 Years, according to Planespotters.net.

After this announcement of retiring its A350s, the LATAM will operate Boeing aircraft on all long haul routes. LATAM Brazil have 10 B777-300ER with average age of 10 years and 13 B767-300ER with average age of 8.4 years.

Instead of selling the older Boeing aircraft, LATAM came with a solution by returning its newest A350s to lessors under bankruptcy settlements.

Aviation

Qatar Airways’ AI Campaign Lets Passengers Star in Their Own Film

Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways has introduced a groundbreaking global film, ‘AI Adventure,’ which leverages cutting-edge technology to enhance its dedication to creating unparalleled, immersive experiences for its customers.

In a pioneering move, the campaign allows viewers to star in the film using advanced AI technology that integrates their likeness into the storyline. This innovative approach underscores the airline’s commitment to placing its customers at the center of its experiences.

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The campaign offers viewers the chance to choose from various scenes and assume leading roles within the film. The advanced AI ensures that the characters accurately reflect the viewer’s appearance, adjusting to their facial features and skin tone.

To experience the emotive AI adventure, visit flyqatar.com or watch the film on the Qatar Airways YouTube channel.

For those interested in booking a journey with Qatar Airways, the new campaign highlights the ease of making Qatar Airways reservations and Qatar Airways ticket booking.

To explore more, you can use Qatar Airways booking services or check out options with QR airlines.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, commented: “At Qatar Airways, we aim not just to meet but to exceed customer expectations by anticipating their needs and creating deeply resonant experiences.

This new brand campaign is a testament to our commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.”

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Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, added: “Our latest campaign, featuring unprecedented AI capabilities in the airline industry, highlights our innovative spirit and customer-focused approach.

It transforms every journey into a unique adventure, proving that dreams have no limits.”

Qatar Airways Senior Vice President of Global Marketing & Corporate Communications, Mr. Babar Rahman, stated:

“This campaign exemplifies our vision as a leader in innovation. By offering a personalized brand experience where everyone can star, we’ve created meaningful connections with our audience, ensuring each moment is memorable.”