Qantas overhypes, underdelivers 787-9 premium economy “revolution”
Qantas promised premium economy passengers “a class leading experience and a revolutionary new seat” when unveiling its new Boeing 787-9, bu... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Cathay Pacific
In Conversation: Seeking to make sense of New York airport decisions
What’s going on with “third world” LaGuardia? Why is JFK still a mess? Is the Port Authority making things worse? Will we ever see decent pu... Continue Reading
Creating a first class wine list amidst cutbacks in the global age
How do you make a first wine list truly first class? It’s a complicated task, especially for a global airline. To an extent, Qantas, Alitali... Continue Reading
Philippine Airlines’ new three-cabin A330 wows with details
Philippine Airlines might sound like an unlikely bellwether of passenger experience trends, but the airline’s pivot from ultra-high-density ... Continue Reading
Premium economy pricing compared to econo – now more consistent
As an increasing number of airlines introduce premium economy on their international flights, and the airlines that offer the middle cabin b... Continue Reading
#PaxEx TV: Where civil aviation training simulators are born
This month on #PaxEx TV we venture to the north of England to tour the workshop floor of EDM, the world’s largest supplier of crew training ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Cathay picks Avionica next gen e-Enablement system
Cathay Pacific Airways has selected Avionica as the integrator and supplier for their e-Enabled, airborne global connectivity program. Start... Continue Reading
Smelling a good idea, Zodiac unveils cabin scent diffusing system
A signature scent – whether used in lounges, washrooms, or even aircraft cabins – is increasingly becoming an important ingredie... Continue Reading
What will Qantas’ forthcoming 787 premium economy look like?
Qantas has unveiled the staggered business class seat and its narrowest ever economy seat for its Boeing 787-9, an aircraft that will prove ... Continue Reading
Three airlines reveal their most stolen onboard items
Have you ever stashed an airline pillow under your arm while deplaning, or slipped a spoon into your suitcase? You’re not alone. Highly deta... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2017: Business will continue pushing first class boundaries
Business class will continue its unprecedented expansion into the levels of comfort and service previously offered by first class in 2017. W... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2017: Premium economy options move strength to strength
Over the next year, the premium economy market will continue to be split between the extra-legroom economy products like United Economy Plus... Continue Reading
Hong Kong Airlines: business class for premium economy prices?
Hong Kong Airlines, the Chek Lap Kok-based member of the Hainan Airlines family, launched longhaul flights to Auckland in early November, an... Continue Reading
The devil, or rather the dragon, is in the details for Cathay Dragon
Now that the meetings, vision boards, artwork, strategy sessions, approvals, and official date for the rebranding of Dragonair (KA) to Catha... Continue Reading
Cathay’s much-delayed LHR lounges go full mid-century modern
It might be six months late, but Cathay Pacific’s new London Heathrow Terminal 3 business and first class lounge complex is truly beautiful.... Continue Reading
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