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
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PaxEx 2017: Competing economy trends make for a blurry picture
Economy passengers might think that 2017 will be another year in the wrong direction as far as comfort in the onboard passenger experience g... Continue Reading
When light loads reduce the value proposition of Delta’s Comfort+
What is in-seat power worth on a transatlantic flight? This is the question your author faced when considering seat assignments on a recent ... Continue Reading
Japan’s ancillary fee train seating offers model for airlines
Japan’s efficient, widespread and comfortable trains make it one of the few nations where high speed rail dominates over airlines for domest... Continue Reading
Colombia’s Wingo goes for fresh, friendly and unpretentious vibe
Copa Holdings’ new Colombian subsidiary Wingo is positioning its passenger experience, sales and ticket-distribution strategies to appeal to... Continue Reading
Mirus adds 1.5″ to AirAsia knee room, aims high with new options
AirAsia’s seatmaker Mirus made headlines even before the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo Asia started by announcing a partnership with digEco... Continue Reading
Why airberlin’s new business class is barely better than coach
‘European Business Class’ is coming to airberlin. Maybe this shouldn’t be seen as big news; after all, the carrier has 14 ... Continue Reading
Decision time for Delta with new premium economy on the cards
Delta’s new premium economy is currently planned to take wing when its Airbus A350 aircraft arrives next year. The airline has the opportuni... Continue Reading
Virgin Australia’s refit 777-300ER: the ideal longhaul aircraft?
Virgin Australia’s much-delayed refit Boeing 777-300ER is now flying, and the three-and-a-half class aircraft — with business, premium econo... Continue Reading
Delta’s Comfort+ upgrades could turn into frequent flyer problem
Some of Delta Air Lines’ most valuable passengers are being hit with a predictable problem as the carrier transitions to selling its Comfort... Continue Reading
VIDEO: Aviointeriors joins the Premium Economy seat market
Aviointeriors took advantage of the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2016 to launch a new, low-cost premium economy seat for airlines looking to incr... Continue Reading
Regional airlines up their game to meet customer expectations
Passengers may have a hard time telling the difference between the product found on larger narrowbodies and the upgraded seating and ameniti... Continue Reading
OPINION: Congressional fumbling is counterproductive to safety
“Let’s get Congress involved in this complex matter that requires in-depth understanding and the consideration of experts,” said nobody ever... Continue Reading
American misses innovation opportunity with Premium Economy
Good news for the passenger experience: American Airlines is to be the first US airline to introduce a proper premium economy product, with ... Continue Reading
Hawaiian, JetBlue suggest less is more with new slimline seats
Commercial aviation is working had to convince travelers that less is more. Hawaiian Airlines is the latest to make such a declaration, clai... Continue Reading
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