Comfort

A mean leans back and enjoys his seat aboard a retrofitted ATR. The seatback features a device holder. The passenger's device is propped up on it.

Air Tahiti selects Expliseat seats for ATRs, launches Premium class

Air Tahiti is fitting its ATR turboprops from nose to tail with lightweight Expliseat seats with extra comfort, and is launching a new eight... Continue Reading

A young woman remains in her wheelchair onboard in a Multi Purpose Compartment that can also facilitate her companions, or be used for regular seating when not needed for a wheelchair. The wheelchair is tied down for safety.

Airbus reveals concept for wheelchair tie-down and companion travel

Airbus has developed a flexible new concept that would enable a wheelchair user to remain in their own chair onboard aircraft, whilst also p... Continue Reading

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#PaxEx Podcast: A conversation with Breeze Airways’ Fiona Kiesel

Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and industry’s sustainability initiatives. We’... Continue Reading

Seatback of a Breeze Airways Ascent recliner aboard one of its Airbus A220s. A device holder is embedded into the tray table.

Breeze Airways mulls catering options as it looks to stretch its wings

Breeze Airways, the scrappy ‘premium leisure’ start-up that’s creating a passionate following at the secondary airports it serves, was on th... Continue Reading

A passengers is use AERQ AERENA Inseat System

AERQ ceases operations citing IFE market entry obstacles

AERQ is shuttering operations after facing significant obstacles in its bid to enter the embedded inflight entertainment space. Founded in 2... Continue Reading

Iberia A321XLR parked, in the carrier's signature red and white livery.

Iberia takes first A321XLR, will retrofit narrowbodies with L bins

Iberia has taken delivery of its first extra-long-range A321XLR, becoming the launch operator of the world’s newest single-aisle aircraft. T... Continue Reading

Austria's herbal nonalcoholic Almdudler, from Austrian Airlines is displayed on the aircraft tray table

Beyond soda: low/no alcohol options for inflight beverages

As we round out Sober October — a monthlong awareness campaign and alcohol-free challenge — it’s been notable to see few airlines jumping on... Continue Reading

Qantas Recaro R3 Economy class seats are grey with maroon headrests.

Qantas plans new Recaro R3s for “Sunrise Preview” A330s

Unveiling the final piece of its longhaul passenger experience puzzle, Qantas is installing Recaro R3 economy seats — formerly the CL3810 — ... Continue Reading

Accessibility is so important. In this image, an elderly lady is using a wheelchair at the airport. The DOT is among the world's safety regulators advancing protections for wheelchair users.

United teams with United Spinal to strengthen accessibility

In recent years, United Airlines has made several laudable moves to improve accessibility for passengers with reduced mobility as well as fo... Continue Reading

Aria suite is pictured onboard in creams and browns. This is a window seat.

Cathay’s new Aria business breaks cover as elegant mini-suite

Cathay Pacific is today unveiling its new Aria business class suites in Hong Kong, with the first of its refitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ... Continue Reading

Seatback of premium recliners with mood lighting casting a pretty glow over the thermoplastics and IFE system.

Delta goes darker, moodier with new cabin CMF

The latest salvo in the US air carrier premium travel arms race has been fired, and this time it’s Delta with a full-fleet refresh of the co... Continue Reading

The back of a Vistara economy class seat with safety information cards and a built-in tablet holder.

Air India plans major digital upgrade for Vistara

NEW DELHI — Air India is planning a significant digital upgrade for Vistara once it completes its merger with the full-service carrier on 12... Continue Reading

A very high textured door with thermoplastic translucents is shown.

Reimagining airline passenger service in the age of maxi-suites

As business class maxi-suites with their high walls continue to be rolled out by airlines, an unforeseen complication is becoming evident: t... Continue Reading

The wheelchair is restrained by a common standard system

FAA to define safety criteria for wheelchairs in the cabin

US FAA officials are working to define the criteria necessary to allow someone to remain in their personal wheelchair during flight using a ... Continue Reading

A380 parked. Global Airlines plans to fly the type from London to New York and Los Angeles. EFW in Dresden is doing heavy maintenance on Global's first superjumbo.

Global Airlines A380 gets overhaul as EFW ramps up MRO for the type

As the Airbus A380 sees fresh wind beneath its wings in commercial aviation, Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a joint venture between ST Engin... Continue Reading

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