Airbus leaving off the “I” for “Innovation” on A220 cabin?
“A220 FAMLY” boasted the Airbus stand’s cabin mockup on day 1 of the APEX EXPO in Boston, with a rather prominent “I” missing. By the next d... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Polaris
Is “Polaris p.s.” a good idea for United’s Boeing 737 MAX 10?
This week, United Airlines’ president Scott Kirby mooted the idea of flatbed products on its Boeing 737 MAX 10. That would be a smart move i... Continue Reading
US big three airlines consolidate business class changes, slowly
It’s been a while since we’ve had big changes out of the US big three in business class, with both Delta and United focused on their rollout... Continue Reading
Is United’s Polaris “momentum” sufficient for its fleet plans?
In its press release for the latest Polaris lounge at Houston Intercontinental, United is certainly trying to put a good spin on its glacial... Continue Reading
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
With few exceptions, United Airlines’ Polaris shines
After a long wait, United Airlines finally opened its spacious new Polaris Lounge at the international terminal of San Francisco airport (SF... Continue Reading
Scuppering more signature soft product hurts United Polaris
It’s no secret that the rollout of United’s Polaris has been… let’s be kind and say sub-optimal. First, the seats are delayed, which of cour... Continue Reading
Pursuing Leadership: Delta SVP Allison Ausband’s advice to women
Delta Air Lines’ senior vice president – inflight service, Allison Ausband, originally wanted to be a radio announcer when she s... Continue Reading
Winning the zero-sum game with storage and features, not angles, doors
Much of the design innovation in business class seats over the last few years has focused on resolving the zero-sum problem with staggered s... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2018: An increasingly complex balancing act for premium classes
In the pointy end of the plane, 2018 is set to be a pivotal year as business class continues to supplant first up front. Can the industry pu... Continue Reading
How airlines can design multifunctional lounge seating to please all
Airport lounges have a unique set of passenger needs to fill: restaurant, lounge, office, dining room, living room, bar, spa, bathroom, bedr... Continue Reading
Korean Air’s Apex seats raise production, maintenance questions
The past several years have not seen universal success for seatmakers cutting the bleeding edge where design, materials engineering, passeng... Continue Reading
Stelia, Singapore turn compact staggered Opal into regional business?
On 14 November, Singapore Airlines spokesperson James Boyd contacted RGN to update the airline’s initial line and to say “the Stelia O... Continue Reading
Zodiac touts improvement in Polaris seat delivery performance
Zodiac Aerospace says it has improved its delivery performance for United Airlines’ Polaris business class seat program, with delays r... Continue Reading
United’s Zodiac Polaris 767 beats Vantage on American, Delta
If there’s anywhere that the venerable Boeing 767 continues to serve passengers well, it’s in the United States. That’s certainly been the c... Continue Reading
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