Minutely adjustable seat actuation software promises comfort boost
As airlines seek to extend the number of ultra-longhaul flights, and as more aircraft capable of flying farther are delivered, the wellbeing... Continue Reading
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Etihad adds US preclearance lounge for Abu Dhabi passengers
For most passengers, departing from or travelling via an airport with United States Customs and Border Protection Preclearance — and thus co... Continue Reading
British Airways reveals elegant new A380 first class suites
British Airways has new renders out for the forthcoming first class suite that it plans to refit onto its Airbus A380s, and it looks superb.... Continue Reading
Collins AirLounge exceeds Finnair business class promises
Your author’s history with the most recent Finnair business class product dates back nearly a decade, having been invited to Helsinki in 201... Continue Reading
Finnair Platinum Wing lounge in HEL is almost heaven
Finnair is unusual within the oneworld alliance in that it operates a first class-level lounge without offering first class onboard its flig... Continue Reading
Flagging accessibility as EU eyes cross-border rail through-ticketing
Passenger experience on Europe’s railways is at the forefront of Brussels politics as the European Commissioner-designate Apostolos Tzitziko... Continue Reading
Beyond soda: low/no alcohol options for inflight beverages
As we round out Sober October — a monthlong awareness campaign and alcohol-free challenge — it’s been notable to see few airlines jumping on... Continue Reading
Qantas plans new Recaro R3s for “Sunrise Preview” A330s
Unveiling the final piece of its longhaul passenger experience puzzle, Qantas is installing Recaro R3 economy seats — formerly the CL3810 — ... Continue Reading
Crazy Rich Asians: the perfect, ubiquitous inflight movie
What is it that makes a movie just perfect for watching inflight? It struck me recently, as I relaxed in my airline seat to the strains of C... Continue Reading
Cathay’s new Aria business breaks cover as elegant mini-suite
Cathay Pacific is today unveiling its new Aria business class suites in Hong Kong, with the first of its refitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft ... Continue Reading
Delta goes darker, moodier with new cabin CMF
The latest salvo in the US air carrier premium travel arms race has been fired, and this time it’s Delta with a full-fleet refresh of the co... Continue Reading
JR East’s new E8 Shinkansen impresses with speed and interior design
Japan’s latest Shinkansen bullet train started rolling down the tracks this spring, with a stunning new cabin, faster travel times, and subs... Continue Reading
Reimagining airline passenger service in the age of maxi-suites
As business class maxi-suites with their high walls continue to be rolled out by airlines, an unforeseen complication is becoming evident: t... Continue Reading
PriestmanGoode’s new Korean Air interiors point to combined branding
In designing the new business and economy class cabins for Korean Air, PriestmanGoode has done superlative work — and now we have further de... Continue Reading
Qantas’ SYD-JNB with A380: the shape of superjumbos to come?
Qantas’ deployment of its Airbus A380 on the Sydney-Johannesburg route marks multiple changes: a major capacity boost, passenger experience ... Continue Reading