United segments 787 fleet, accommodating premium-light sub-fleet
United Airlines’ Boeing 787-8 and some 787-9s were delivered with the carrier’s old business class seats whereas the 787-10 and ... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: 777
Press Release: El Al tests new Octaspring mattresses for crew
In an ongoing effort to provide better rest for crew, El Al, the national airline of Israel, has partnered with Vanema, experts in comfort, ... Continue Reading
Air France pins turnaround on improved premium passenger experience
Air France CEO Anne Rigail knows only too well the result of the airline’s years of under-investment in the passenger experience. When Air F... Continue Reading
Press Release: Air Canada Rouge fleet equipped with Gogo satellite IFC
Air Canada has announced that Rouge’s satellite-based high-speed connectivity, provided by Gogo, is now available across the entire Ai... Continue Reading
Gore sees opportunity to grow fiber optic cable business in aviation
Though it might not garner many headlines, the “copper versus fiber optics” debate is raging within aviation, as industry stakeholders consi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Ipeco establishes new repair facility in Beijing
Ipeco, a recognised world leader in aircraft crew and executive passenger seating, and a growing manufacturer of aircraft galley inserts, ha... Continue Reading
Thai challenges Gulf airlines on idea that Middle East hubs are better
Many airlines have tried to restrict the growth of Gulf carriers Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways by lobbying governments via econ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Austrian uses 3D to help passengers discover favorite seat
From now on, Austrian Airlines passengers on flights operated by a Boeing 777 aircraft can virtually discover their favorite seat and reserv... Continue Reading
El Al 777s to offer IFC over Viasat Ka under full fleet install plan
In a coup for Viasat, Israel’s national airline, El Al has bolstered its agreement with the satellite operator and inflight connectivity pro... Continue Reading
Press Release: ANA announces schedule for Star Wars-themed jet
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest 5-Star airline for seven consecutive years, will be flying its C-3POTM ANA JET on specific routes ... Continue Reading
BA’s new A350 Club Suites: scores on the doors?
British Airways is at a crossroads in passenger experience, with its new Collins Aerospace Super Diamond doored mini-suites arriving on its ... Continue Reading
Customer service incompetence colors Thai Airways travel experience
This was a review I had been looking forward to writing for some time. After spending weeks in Southeast Asia filming in the jungle without ... Continue Reading
Inside Lufthansa’s design process for its new 777X business class
How do you design an all-new business class to last for a decade across multiple airlines within the same group? It’s about partnerships, ex... Continue Reading
Press Release: Boeing, Aeroflot to modify carrier’s 777-300ER cabins
Boeing and Aeroflot, today during the Moscow Air Show, announced a contract to modify passenger cabins on 18 of the Russian flagship carrier... Continue Reading
Press Release: LATAM unveils new business class cabin
LATAM Airlines Group today unveiled its new Premium Business service onboard the first Boeing 777 in its fleet to feature the group’s new ca... Continue Reading
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