The 14 different kinds of business class seats in 2022
As aviation in much of the world begins to accelerate out of the pandemic effects of COVID-19, the business class seating landscape has chan... Continue Reading
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Award-winning seat design takes off with Napaway sleeper coach
The Crystal Cabin Award-winning Butterfly seat, developed by Paperclip Design founder James Lee, will finally enter service this year — not ... Continue Reading
Icelandic LCC Play adds New York Stewart to lineup of US destinations
Play, a recently launched Icelandic low-cost carrier founded by former directors of WOW Air, is preparing to inaugurate service from Europe ... Continue Reading
Hans Airways adopts hybrid model as it prepares for 2022 launch
UK-based new entrant Hans Airways, which aims to connect Birmingham Airport (BHX) with secondary cities across India, is eager to attract br... Continue Reading
Finnair’s “rebirth” launches Collins AirLounge, HAECO Vector Premium
In what Finnair chief executive Topi Manner calls a “rebirth of Finnair”, the airline is introducing a new type of business class seat — the... Continue Reading
Start-ups move closer to injecting Canadian aviation with competition
It is no secret that the Canadian aviation industry is due for some much needed competition. Three new entrants, which aim to do just that, ... Continue Reading
Frontier to acquire fellow US low-cost carrier Spirit for $2.9 billion
In a surprise announcement this morning, Frontier Airlines’ parent company said it has agreed to buy Spirit Airlines for $2.9 billion ... Continue Reading
The Z-bed is back: Factorydesign’s single-aisle Access
The “comfort canyon” between fully flat business class seats and economy class is growing wider again, especially on the new fleet of long-h... Continue Reading
Airlines team with green groups to demand ambitious EU SAF goals
Calls for a faster transition to cleaner jet fuels in Europe grew louder this week with airlines and environmental groups uniting for the fi... Continue Reading
Strength of private jet market clear as Jet Luxe expands to Americas
As demand for private jet travel across the USA continues to surge, Dubai-headquartered Jet Luxe has decided that the time is right to expan... Continue Reading
Amtrak Midwest’s Siemens Venture coaches enter service
Amtrak on Tuesday took a major step towards a desperately needed fleet overhaul, bringing passenger experience into the 21st century. Amtrak... Continue Reading
Inside Caribbean Airlines’ 737 don’t-call-it-a-MAX 8
It’s always fascinating to see what an airline is doing with the cabins and passenger experience onboard its new aircraft, especially a nich... Continue Reading
UK mulls new passenger protections, including for wheelchair users
The UK government is considering mandating that airlines provide wheelchair users and PRMs with “the full amount of compensation” for any da... Continue Reading
TAP’s custom Portuguese #PaxEx elements offer a design masterclass
If you think of design-focussed airlines, TAP Air Portugal might not be the first to come to mind. But the Portuguese national carrier, whic... Continue Reading
Bookings jump as UK eases rules; private flying continues to soar
Airline and holiday bookings have surged since the UK announced it will scrap COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated arrivals fr... Continue Reading