Tapping into real and “perceived” value with seat covers
When you board an aircraft and sink into your seat, you probably don’t think too much about the seat cover unless it is stained or ask... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: premium economy class
Smaller seatmakers look to meet narrowbody seat needs of airframers
As the passenger experience stands as 2019 draws to a close, the overwhelming majority of narrowbody airliners, whether from the Airbus A320... Continue Reading
Why Air Astana is right to tout the PaxEx aboard its A320neoLR
As I enter Air Astana’s brand new Airbus A321neoLR – the first in Central Asia – I immediately start to get a flavor for t... Continue Reading
Press Release: Aircraft Interiors Expo 2020 prepares to land in Hamburg
Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), the world’s premier event for those responsible for cabin interiors, inflight entertainment and passenger com... Continue Reading
United High-J 767 targets premium markets while de-risking economy
Having scrupulous investors means airlines are on the defensive, even sheepish, when explaining unit cost increases of just a single percent... Continue Reading
Delta IFE on A330neo primed to be slick but quirks need ironing out
While not quite a “new” aircraft, I jumped at the chance to book a flight on Delta Air Lines’ recently introduced Airbus A330-900neo (... Continue Reading
Revisiting the promise of family zones on planes
Recent discussion about Japan Airlines’ (JAL) reservation system innovation, which shows where children are booked on the aircraft sea... Continue Reading
Press Release: TU Delft answers your questions about the Flying-V
During the International Air Transport Association’s Annual General Meeting, KLM and the Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) revealed ... Continue Reading
Press Release: HAECO Cabin Solutions expands internal ODA capability
HAECO Cabin Solutions, a division of HAECO Americas headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, announced today that it has expanded i... Continue Reading
Prevalis lift seeks to offer dignity and safety for PRMs and personnel
The manual lifting of passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs) can be dangerous for airport service personnel and an incredibly unpleasant ex... Continue Reading
Press Release: French Bee offers virtual visit of A350
At the IFTM Top Résa exhibition, the meeting place for tourism professionals both based in France and abroad, French bee, France’s fir... Continue Reading
Whither first class for British Airways in age of doored mini-suites?
British Airways’ unveiling of its Collins Aerospace-designed Super Diamond-with-a-door Club Suite is, for business class, a major upgrade fr... Continue Reading
With new CEO, Aviointeriors tests “higher business class” waters
Italian seatmaker Aviointeriors is having quite the run of interesting momentum this year, not least because of airline industry veteran and... Continue Reading
Press Release: First of Qantas’ upgraded A380s takes to the skies
The first of Qantas’ upgraded A380s welcomed its first passengers today, delivering a new level of comfort for customers travelling on the n... Continue Reading
Virgin Atlantic’s new A350 business class: impressive beyond flaws
During a sort of #PaxEx duel between the UK’s two largest airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, each is launching a new business cl... Continue Reading
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