Spirit reups with new Acro seats, proposes replacing pitch measurement
US ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines is introducing Acro Series 6LC slimline seats in its economy class, plus HAECO recliners in its Bi... Continue Reading
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Cathay Pacific chairman John Slosar ready for LCC HK Express
The premium passenger experience has been so important to Cathay Pacific chairman John Slosar that he spent the night at headquarters sleepi... Continue Reading
Slow down, do the research for a PaxEx win on low-cost carrier AirAsia
Last minute bookings are always fun, I think. A recent adventure in Malaysia had me suddenly needing to travel to Kota Kinabalu from Sandaka... Continue Reading
easyJet’s “new” Recaro SL3510 impresses — when it’s there
EasyJet is in many ways the darling of the European low-cost carrier #PaxEx world: it’s cheap and cheerful to Ryanair’s cheap and nasty, has... Continue Reading
Why Lufthansa keeps first class but is reconsidering sandwich catering
A thirty-five euro economy ticket and intercontinental first class may have seemingly little in common. They are straddling the fare spectru... Continue Reading
Swoop CEO on adjusting PaxEx to fit ultra LCC model
Steven Greenway, the CEO of WestJet subsidiary Swoop, is convinced that new LCCs or “ultra LCCs” such as his, have ample room to grow in Can... Continue Reading
Exploring Vueling’s new not-quite-Eurobiz replacement fares
Just over a year ago, I was impressed by the IAG low-cost carrier Vueling’s Eurobusiness seating, sold as its “Excellence” fares. But with r... Continue Reading
Press Release: Spring Airlines is launch customer for Acro Series 3 ST+
Acro Aircraft Seating is pleased to announce it has been selected by Spring Airlines, the leading low-cost airline in mainland China, to man... Continue Reading
A tale of three airlines’ passenger assistance requests
Airline passengers with mobility restrictions and special needs require assistance when traveling. Airlines, airports and transportation pro... Continue Reading
Osaka Kansai’s low-cost terminal brings the facilities and convenience
You might think that a lover of premium travel would eschew low-cost airline terminals: no Champagne? No lounge? No soaring starchitecture? ... Continue Reading
Free inflight wifi on Citilink part of Indonesian move to go digital
It’s rare for any inflight connectivity start-up to make fast gains in the market. But Indonesian wireless technology provider Mahata Aero T... Continue Reading
Peeling back the PaxEx on Mango from Lanseria reveals sweet surprises
It’s not often that I have no hand in which airline I fly, but that is exactly what happened on a recent family trip to South Africa. As par... Continue Reading
easyJet extends key wireless IFE trial, but it is not a roll-out yet
Low-cost carrier easyJet has completed the first six-month pilot of the Immfly wireless entertainment solution, installed on five of its air... Continue Reading
AirAsia X talks Rockwell Collins, Mirus plans for A330neo
When AirAsia X takes its 100 Airbus A330neo widebodies as part of a massive expansion in the long-haul arm of the bellwether low-cost carrie... Continue Reading
Norwegian changes MAX seat statement; assures most are 17.2″ wide
Norwegian yesterday announced that its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8 delivery features 189 new Recaro slimline seats that offer 30 inches of pitch... Continue Reading
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