Smelling a good idea, Zodiac unveils cabin scent diffusing system
A signature scent – whether used in lounges, washrooms, or even aircraft cabins – is increasingly becoming an important ingredie... Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Qantas
What will Qantas’ forthcoming 787 premium economy look like?
Qantas has unveiled the staggered business class seat and its narrowest ever economy seat for its Boeing 787-9, an aircraft that will prove ... Continue Reading
Surprise Qantas business outshines usual NZ Jetconnect
Qantas’ flights between New Zealand and Australia are, in some ways, an odd bunch. Operated by cheaper New Zealand subsidiary Jetconnect, wh... Continue Reading
Watch #PaxEx Minute: What’s in store for #PaxEx in 2017
In this episode of the #PaxEx Minute, RGN contributing editor John Walton informs us about what’s in store for the passenger experienc... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2017: A year of delivery for new connectivity systems
For several years, it has been feeling like every year is a significant one for inflight connectivity, but even for this fast-paced end of t... Continue Reading
PaxEx 2017: Business will continue pushing first class boundaries
Business class will continue its unprecedented expansion into the levels of comfort and service previously offered by first class in 2017. W... Continue Reading
Disappearing icon of airport design finds new life in Qantas lounges
fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip fwip The rapid, breathy clacks of a classic departures board is a formative feature of the... Continue Reading
Why airlines need to spruce up first class ground services
First class is becoming increasingly luxurious in cabins at 38,000 feet, but are ground services falling behind? After a number of internati... Continue Reading
Women share what helped them cope during world’s longest flights
2016 has been the year of the ever lengthening flight route. Just these last ten months we’ve seen the launch of Auckland-Dubai on Emirates ... Continue Reading
Emirates bets on JetBlue Caribbean/LatAm FLL connections
Why on earth, you might have wondered, is Emirates flying to Fort Lauderdale, the second airport for the Miami metropolitan region, rather t... Continue Reading
Farewell to the 747 and all its premium cabin innovations
Cathay Pacific has retired its last Boeing 747-400, and indeed what seems likely to be its last passenger 747 ever. Much has been written ab... Continue Reading
A first class amenity kit renaissance blossoms
Call them goodie bags, amenity kits, washbags, travel pouches, sponge bags, Dopp kits or something else, but the little pouch of products wi... Continue Reading
From hot tubs to gourmet butter: Over-the-top lounge amenities
Hot showers with fluffy towels? Dining rooms with white linens and tableside service? Cocktail lounges where top-shelf is the only shelf? Ps... Continue Reading
The necessity of smart stowage for smartphones on aircraft
“I will always have a scar on my hand from a 767.” Andy Miles, a frequent flyer who often crosses the Pacific in premium seats, messaged me ... Continue Reading
Inflight fires prompt debate over PED shields for premium seats
Forgive the flight attendants at Qantas if they spend a little more time telling premium class passengers to be careful handling electronic ... Continue Reading
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