Super Eco Seat brings minimalism to new heights
Spanish design consultancy firm Mormedi has won a German Design Award for its Super Eco Seat proposal for the Future Cabin of the Asian Mark... Continue Reading
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Vietnam deserves consistency award for PaxEx aboard 787-9 and A350
On a recent personal trip to Vietnam, I had a choice of connecting through Seoul on either Korean Air or Vietnam Airlines. Having already tr... Continue Reading
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
Fifth freedom flight proves inexpensive way to try Royal Jordanian 787
In addition to a cluster of Airbus narrowbodies and Embraer regional jets, Royal Jordanian Airlines operates a small longhaul fleet of seven... 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
A tale of two Canadian short-hops and one important inch
While attending Canada Post’s unveiling of its newest aviation-themed stamp collection in March in Ottawa, I considered driving the total 12... Continue Reading
Airbus’ 24cm problem with popularizing the ten-abreast A350
With the absence of the A380 at the upper range of its future aircraft plans, Airbus’ push to compare a 400-passenger A350-1000 with a 400-p... Continue Reading
Mitsubishi talks PaxEx as it renames MRJ to SpaceJet, announces M100
Just ahead of a Paris Air Show that looks to see an almost unprecedented amount of change in the regional aircraft sector, Mitsubishi Aircra... Continue Reading
Trade disputes threaten airline profits and even passenger legroom
At IATA’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), the global economy was a deep concern, particularly stemming from the effects of protectionism and g... Continue Reading
Why I always say yes to Spirit Airlines’ Big Front Seat
When I tell people that I have booked a flight on Spirit Airlines, I typically receive one of two reactions. The most typical, and least inf... Continue Reading
HAECO unveils Eclipse staggered-angled PE/biz hybrid seat
HAECO will début its latest seat, a staggered-angled hybrid called Eclipse aimed at the premium economy/shorthaul business market, on a Boei... Continue Reading
Mission accomplished for United as regional PaxEx mirrors mainline
The passenger experience on board regional jets in the United States has seen somewhat of a transformation. Until just a few years ago, step... Continue Reading
Problems with Southwest inflight Internet smart aboard 737 MAX 8
A new aircraft smell, a cross-country journey allowing me plenty of time to work, excellent legroom and a new inflight entertainment app pro... Continue Reading
How will cabin classes evolve? Two industry experts weigh in
Change is needed in the skies, an evolution in the way airlines divide their cabins to match the changing needs of passengers and to optimiz... Continue Reading
Vistara aims to go the extra mile to make passengers smile
Vistara, a young, boutique airline in India, is seeking to make waves for its service and gracious staff. With a fleet of 22 aircraft includ... Continue Reading
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