From style to squid, Qantas’ first class lounges remain stars
It’s not often in passenger experience that anything remains among the world’s best for more than ten years. But during a recent trip to Aus... Continue Reading
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Chinese New Year partnership reveals brand placement opportunities
Lucky Air recently raised some eyebrows with its limited Chinese New Year brand placement promotion with McDonald’s, but we shouldn’t ... Continue Reading
How will cabin classes evolve? Two industry experts weigh in
Change is needed in the skies, an evolution in the way airlines divide their cabins to match the changing needs of passengers and to optimiz... Continue Reading
Melbourne Airport focuses on design with shared use checkins
New technologies, space constraints and cost reductions via self-service options are driving airports to innovate in how they allocate and o... Continue Reading
Factors driving the perception of inflight comfort and discomfort
Airlines want to keep passengers comfortable, but the constraints of the cabin limit design options. A host of factors, both internal and ex... Continue Reading
Acumen execs on delivering customization in shorter timeframes
In a market driven by tight timelines for delivery, complex and often delicate certification processes and a high cost burden for developmen... Continue Reading
EVA Air premium economy kit keeps younger demographic in mind
Amenity kits are increasingly part of the premium economy class experience. To be successful, the kit should not only include some core amen... Continue Reading
Lift explores cabin lighting as a brand canvas and revenue stream
At this month’s Red Cabin Innovation and Aircraft Seating conference in Hamburg, Daniel Baron, owner of Lift Strategic Design shared d... Continue Reading
Japan’s custom Joyful Trains drive tourism to disaster-struck regions
It’s no secret to travelers visiting Japan that the country’s rail network is world-class. The reach of the Shinkansen bullet train network ... Continue Reading
Cathay Pacific moves beyond on-demand in meal redesign
As Cathay Pacific continues to undergo its transformation program, its inflight dining in business class has seen changes both long-expected... Continue Reading
Aircraft seat size minimums in the offing, Recaro touts flexibility
The Federal Aviation Administration has a year to regulate aircraft seat size as part of FAA reauthorization legislation signed this fall by... Continue Reading
JPA’s Alex Duncan considers continuity of design in air travel
Alex Duncan, design director interiors at JPA Design, London, spends his time thinking of fresh ways to make hotels and airport lounges more... Continue Reading
Why Delta’s new A220 feels bigger on the inside
Delta Air Lines gave the world a peek at the PaxEx on its new Airbus A220-100 (formerly the Bombardier C Series CS100) aircraft on the 10th ... Continue Reading
An amenity kit item that’s forbidden for use on board?
Once the fabled “goodie bag”, and then more focussed towards a few key items for onboard use, the airline amenity kit is seeing a resurgence... Continue Reading
New Territory on extending airline brand DNA to all travel classes
Airline branding and distinctive services are often focused around premium classes at the front of the aircraft. But designer Luke Miles bel... Continue Reading
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