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
Details and Design
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
VR could be a boon to aircraft interiors, if properly applied
It’s easy – and even healthy – to be a bit skeptical about cutting-edge technology applications in aviation. Virtual Reality (VR... Continue Reading
How high-design interior structures can enhance beauty and utility
Boxy anonymous galleys and flat bulkhead dividers have their place, but more ambitious designs can deliver twice the benefit by making disti... Continue Reading
Better flight in amber: is it time to bring warmth back to cabin colors?
For many years airline cabins have trended to cool tones in shades of grey, beige, blue, green, purple and pink. Consumer trends suggest tha... Continue Reading
Considering the future of alternative LOPAs and passenger comfort
With increasing passenger numbers, the 2D structure of the traditional aircraft LOPA (Location of Passenger Accommodations), or seat-map, is... Continue Reading
Designing airport spaces for the modern traveler
In recent years, many airports have added veritable retail mazes for passengers to navigate through. While dining and shopping are welcome a... Continue Reading
Getting whimsical: the importance of designing joy into #PaxEx
Virgin America (RIP) had a point when it launched its Blah Airlines marketing campaign: when it’s done wrong, flying can be a boring, beige ... Continue Reading
Design for passenger pleasure: six senses of appeal
Like hotels and stores, and other public spaces, the combined sensory impact of the aircraft cabin – what we refer to as ambiance R... Continue Reading
How new business jet designs inspire first class cabins worth the fare
Airbus has announced that its newest corporate jet, the ACJ320neo, has been assembled and is awaiting first flight in the coming days before... Continue Reading
Kid-Friendly Design: Improving Junior PaxEx
Flying is stressful and uncomfortable for everyone. Children are just more honest. When they are uncomfortable they voice their distress, wh... Continue Reading
Beyond 2020: Future-proofing with universal design
Applying Universal Design to passenger experience accommodates the needs of all travelers and future-proofs the journey. The world is getti... Continue Reading
Dishing on Eco-friendly, delectable design
We have seen some absolutely delectable tableware in the skies, and new Eco-friendly options are icing on the cake, but what if airline tabl... Continue Reading
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