What’s it like on board Austrian’s new 787s and which seats are best (and worst)? I took a quick trip in the first week of flying to find out.
Seats & Cabin
SAS plans EuroBiz upgrades, Wi-Fi updates
Are the days of EuroBiz seating numbered? Probably not, but as SAS reinvents itself out of bankruptcy, CEO Anko van der Werff is keen to see changes in the product the company offers.
Delta adding Premium Select to transcon 767s
Some Delta Air Lines passengers will soon have a new cabin option for crossing the country. The carrier will add its Premium Select premium economy cabin to the New York-Los Angeles market later this year.
Collins, Panasonic launch Maya: next-gen business class concept seat
The Maya business class concept seat shows off an immersive (and borderline overwhelming) entertainment experience paired with dynamic seating adjustments from Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics.
Southwest shows off customizations for new Recaro seats
Southwest’s new seats will include a few custom options, beyond the base offering from Recaro.
Feeling the squeeze: 10-abreast A350 moves closer to mainstream
Wider seats have long been part of the Airbus marketing push. That messaging has, however, shifted in recent years, with a narrower seat now seen as “standard” for the long-haul fleet. Now suppliers are feeling a bit of the squeeze as well.
Introducing Helix, the new single-aisle economy class seat from Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace has launched a new economy class seat for the single-aisle aircraft market. Dubbed Helix, the seat aims to reduce weight while maintaining comfort on board.
Alaska Airlines brings back hot food (for purchase) in economy
Hot food is back for economy class passengers on Alaska Airlines. The carrier’s pre-order meal program now offers hot meals for purchase on (nearly) all flights over 1,100 miles.
Emirates boosts cabin retrofit program nearly 60%
Expect more A380s and 777s to remain in the Emirates fleet a little longer. That’s the message out today, as the company expands its cabin retrofit program to another 71 aircraft, joining the original 120 planes.
Spirit Airlines pitches premium passenger push in product revamp
Come next month Spirit Airlines expects significant changes to its guest experience, including a stronger focus on more premium passengers.