Launching a new product at an airline that requires changing the layout of the cabin brings a lot of risk. Allegiant remains convinced its “Extra” seats play is paying off.
Seats & Cabin
Southwest Sets Seat Sales Start
When Southwest Airlines extends its schedule on July 29th it will mark the beginning of a new era for the carrier: Assigned Seating will be on sale.
Aegean Adds XLRs to Accelerate India Access
Aegean Airlines is adding the A321XLR to its fleet, with plans to serve India from early 2026.
Emirates Celebrates Premium Economy Expansion, Despite Slow Progress
Emirates continues to celebrate the expansion of its Premium Economy offering, including three press releases so far this month. Yet aircraft retrofits appear to be progressing slower than expected, with no signs of improvement on the horizon.
Virgin Atlantic Picks Starlink for IFC Renewal, Plans Premium Expansion
Virgin Atlantic will install the Starlink inflight internet service, bringing streaming levels of service to its entire fleet, part of a push that also includes interior retrofits and more premium seats on board.
SAS Picks E2 for Short-Haul Fleet Boost
SAS will acquire 45 Embraer E195-E2 jets from late 2027, refreshing and revamping its short-haul operational capabilities.
Spirit Rebrands On-Board Options, Again
Spirit Airlines is changing its on-board branding and offering for the third time in less than a year, retiring its cutesy names for more traditional options.
JSX Pitches Premium Turboprop Play
Some of the most bougie seats flying in the USA may soon be on some of the smallest planes. JSX announced plans to acquire a pair of ATR42-600 turboprops to expand its fleet at the 2025 Paris Air Show, fitted in an all-premium layout.
"THE Room FX" Brings Business Class Update to ANA’s 787s
ANA’s new 787-9 cabin features an impressively wide sofa-style, yin-yang layout. This is a step-change update from the existing offering, and incremental update to THE Room, currently flying on its 777-300ER fleet.
PaxEx PR: Ryanair Renews RiM Retail Role
Ryanair flies one of the largest and most successful inflight retail operations globally. Retail inMotion has managed it for 15 years and now gets another five to keep the systems and services operating smoothly.