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.
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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.
Boeing scores orders, customer rebuke at Farnborough’s day one
Some of the deals are not firm orders. But Boeing still showed up to day one of the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow with a solid roster of announcements. Alas, it was the unplanned news that might catch more attention.
Vance’s plane denied access to Milwaukee
The plane for Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance hit a snag on Thursday en route to Milwaukee to begin its campaign, forcing a diversion before it could collect the candidate.
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.
AERO VISION promises ad-supported IFE/C for airlines
Can advertising cover the cost of a streaming inflight entertainment and internet deployment? GDC Media is the latest to pitch an IFE/C platform supported by ad revenue rather than passengers paying.
Greenland seeks tourism growth with new airports, but not a boom
Greenland will open three new major, international airports in the next few years, opening up huge potential for inbound tourism. But the country is also keen avoid overtourism problems like Iceland created for itself.
Archer, Southwest tie up for (maybe eventual) eVTOL connections
A potential partnership with Southwest Airlines is the latest in a series of major moves for Archer Aviation’s plans towards operating in California.
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.
Fiji Airways plans DFW service
Fiji Airways plans to add DFW to its route map. The carrier, which also recently announced plans to adopt the AAdvantage loyalty program, now plans to add connectivity to American’s largest hub.