The next generation of Qsuites for Qatar Airways will feature more space and more privacy for passengers. And, the window seats finally get to take advantage of the communal nature of the product.
Seats & Cabin
Lufthansa Technik adds 787 retrofit capacity
After more than a decade, airlines looking to modify their 787 interiors finally have a third party option. Lufthansa Technik secured a license from Boeing to perform the work.
Alaska Airlines boosts premium cabins
Alaska Airlines wants to tap in to the demand for premium passengers. The carrier will increase the number of first class and extra legroom seats on board over the next couple years.
Delta teases "Basic Business" in push for revenue boost
Delta may be next to unbundle services in the pointy end of the plane The carrier teased the concept during its Q2 2024 earnings call this week.
JetBlue drops suite doors on some Mint flights
JetBlue will disable the Mint Suite doors on its A321neo fleet, reducing the number of flight attendants required to staff the aircraft.
In flight: On board Austrian’s first 787
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.
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.