SIA vows not to cannibalize other products for premium economy
As Singapore Airlines prepares to launch its new premium economy product in the second half of 2015 on Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs, t... Continue Reading
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VIDEO: Virgin emphasizes real-world #PaxEx in new advert
“So you’ve got an idea,” leads off Virgin Atlantic’s new television spot — and for the airline industry, the ‘idea’ is using passenger exper... Continue Reading
United CFO says premium seat customers want business, not first
How do you convince customers to buy your premium product? For most companies it generally involves hyping the value proposition. For airlin... Continue Reading
The 19 different kinds of aircraft seating in 2014
Travelers are growing increasingly aware that the specific model of seat on their aircraft is more important to the passenger experience (#P... Continue Reading
Aircraft production boosts mean big business for KYDEX
News that Boeing might again increase production of its 737 workhorse comes at a time when the aircraft interiors industry is facing unprece... Continue Reading
Will WestJet’s widebody ambitions include business class?
Now that WestJet has officially declared its plans to operate widebody aircraft starting in late 2015, curiosity is growing over how the air... Continue Reading
JetBlue talks HD, VOD, and OLED screens
During JetBlue’s A321 media preview this week, the airline gave some insight into the technical constraints of its new LTV4 live telev... Continue Reading
Etihad doesn’t see need for Premium Economy on A380s, 787s
Airlines often say their first class is like flying by private jet. In unveiling the new first class seats on Etihad’s soon-to-be-delivered ... Continue Reading
Can inflight magazines survive a digital world?
Are inflight magazines headed for the scrap heap now that passengers can use their personal electronic devices (PEDs) gate-to-gate on many a... Continue Reading
PED battery fires on 777s prompt call for action
French safety authorities are recommending that EASA evaluate the fire risks associated with batteries in personal electronic devices (PEDs)... Continue Reading
Op-Ed: CC complaints from industry will fall on deaf ears
Certain airlines and inflight entertainment stakeholders are doubtlessly breathing a sigh of relief now that it has become apparent that the... Continue Reading
New seat belts after Asiana 214? Probably not
Last year’s tragic crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 at San Francisco International Airport placed renewed focus on the role of aircraft s... Continue Reading
IFE becomes comfort factor for passengers
In years past, self-proclaimed experts have predicted a “disruption” in the inflight entertainment industry that would see wireless IFE repl... Continue Reading
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