United to remove DirecTV seatback entertainment from nine 757s
When United Airlines’ chief digital officer, Linda Jojo, said the carrier was reviewing its position on embedded inflight entertainment, she... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: first class
Why airlines should invest in branded #PinchablePaxEx soft product
A couple of years ago, RGN’s Cynthia Drescher talked to three airlines to reveal the most stolen items on board. Since Cynthia’s piece, many... Continue Reading
Blurring the business-first line leaves a hard product opportunity gap
The line between business and first class has been shifting ever since the former was introduced some forty years ago, but recent developmen... Continue Reading
Delta bucks industry trend by ensuring comfort for 777 economy class
When Delta Air Lines revealed its newly refurbished Boeing 777 in Atlanta last week, it made a bold statement that comfort is here to stay n... Continue Reading
Amex partners with Lufthansa to offer lounge access
In an eyebrow-raising new partnership joining together an airline and a credit card company, Lufthansa is working with American Express to p... Continue Reading
Rockwell Collins explores bulkhead business-plus, first-minus market
First class is dead; long live first class. This apparent contradiction is at the heart of a particularly fascinating niche in the airline p... Continue Reading
ANA triples down on Honolulu A380s with new lounge and gate complex
Japanese airline ANA continues to impress with the passenger experience it’s designing for its new A380-branded Hawaiian products, complete ... Continue Reading
Press Release: Qatar Airways launches new premium dining experience
Qatar Airways has launched an exciting new on-board dining experience for its Premium customers, starting with its European routes. The new ... Continue Reading
Airline bedding co-branding choices evolve: consumer or luxury?
There’s a clear trend of airlines working with luxury suppliers of bedding for their onboard soft product in business and first class, lendi... Continue Reading
Press Release: Lufthansa’s amenity kits feature sustainable materials
Lufthansa has introduced its new premium amenity kits. The new First Class Amenity Kit, which will be on board starting the end of May, rece... Continue Reading
The Nordic values behind the sensory design of Europe’s Northern airlines
To appreciate the design-values of Nordic airlines, it’s important to understand three things: the value of rarity, the quality of silence, ... Continue Reading
ANA’s flying sea-turtle A380s provoke premium leisure travel thought
Premium leisure travel is an increasingly valuable yet demanding segment for airlines, and delving into ANA’s fabulously liveried and genero... Continue Reading
Press Release: SPIRIANT develops amenity kits for Asiana Airlines
Since May 1, passengers flying on Asiana Airlines’ (Asiana) Premium Classes have been enjoying two brand-new amenity kits developed by onboa... Continue Reading
Amidst cabin squeeze, airlines need to do better with bags
It couldn’t be clearer that there’s a squeeze in the cabin for carryon bags. Whether it’s Airbus’ Airspace, Bombardier’s Atmosphère, Zodiac’... Continue Reading
New restraint system addresses airline passenger violence
A workplace conflict consultancy in Britain has developed a passenger restraint system which will be easier for crew to use while reducing t... Continue Reading
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