After the A380, whither the new wave of halo products?
With the demise of Airbus’ A380 programme, a crucial aspect of premium passenger experience design finds itself looking for a new home: the ... Continue Reading
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How new business jet designs inspire first class cabins worth the fare
Airbus has announced that its newest corporate jet, the ACJ320neo, has been assembled and is awaiting first flight in the coming days before... Continue Reading
The premium cabin trend du jour: privacy doors
Champagne? Check. Amenity kits? Check. Plush bedding and fine linens? Check. Check. What can a premium cabin product do to differentiate its... Continue Reading
Video flight reviews move from hobby to lifestyle
Maybe you’ve heard of Sam Chui. Maybe not. If you’re reading this, you’re likely to have seen his photos or watched one of his videos, possi... Continue Reading
Etihad’s secret Residence lounge at Heathrow cranks up VIP service
If you’re dropping a cool $20,000 to spend seven hours in Etihad’s Residence first class one-bedroom suite, you might expect more than just ... Continue Reading
Inequality in the sky measures less severe than inequality on earth
The ever-increasing space and quality of premium airline cabin products seem to be increasing the gulf between the haves and the have-nots o... Continue Reading
Numbers show Etihad rising to real estate challenge with Residence
The A380 was designed in a world before the global financial crisis, and carriers that took delivery of early examples were challenged to fi... Continue Reading
Etihad doesn’t see need for Premium Economy on A380s, 787s
Airlines often say their first class is like flying by private jet. In unveiling the new first class seats on Etihad’s soon-to-be-delivered ... Continue Reading
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