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Monocle's Tyler Brûlé launches airline quiz for frequent flyers

other · 2026-05-10

Tyler Brûlé, editor-in-chief of Monocle, has published a quiz about airlines and travel experiences in his column 'The Faster Lane'. The quiz includes ten questions plus a bonus, covering topics such as lounge design, crew grooming, in-flight safety videos, magazine removal, service quality, loyalty programs, immigration procedures, aircraft storage, and hub efficiency. Prizes for subscribers include a Trolley tote valued at over $400, while non-subscribers can win a Cotton Tenugui from the summer 2026 collection. Answers are due by 10:00 Zürich time on Monday, sent to tb@monocle.com. The column reflects Brûlé's observations from recent travel to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Abu Dhabi.

Key facts

  • Tyler Brûlé published an airline quiz in Monocle's The Faster Lane column.
  • The quiz has 10 questions plus a bonus question.
  • Prizes include a Trolley tote (over $400) for subscribers and a Cotton Tenugui for non-subscribers.
  • Answers deadline: 10:00 Zürich time on Monday.
  • Send answers to tb@monocle.com.
  • Brûlé traveled to Hong Kong, Shanghai, Bangkok, Tokyo, Copenhagen, and Abu Dhabi.
  • The quiz covers lounge design, crew grooming, safety videos, magazine removal, service, loyalty, immigration, aircraft storage, and hub efficiency.
  • Bonus question about 747s with Sunday roast trolley service in early 1990s.

Entities

Artists

  • Tyler Brûlé

Institutions

  • Monocle

Locations

  • Hong Kong
  • China
  • Shanghai
  • Bangkok
  • Thailand
  • Tokyo
  • Japan
  • Copenhagen
  • Denmark
  • Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Zürich
  • Switzerland
  • London
  • United Kingdom
  • Jordan
  • Arizona
  • United States

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