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Qantas Expands XLR Fleet, Plans Lie-flat Beds

5 September 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Qantas A321XLR

Qantas will expand its A321XLR fleet from 2028, including plans to change the way the aircraft are used in its operations.

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, Airbus, business class, embedded IFE, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, Qantas, Streaming IFE, Vanessa Hudson, Wireless IFE Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Aegean Adds XLRs to Accelerate India Access

16 July 2025 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

Aegean A321neo rendering (image via Aegean)

Aegean Airlines is adding the A321XLR to its fleet, with plans to serve India from early 2026.

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, Aegean Airlines, Airbus, Athens, business class, Delhi, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, India, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, lie-flat beds, Mumbai, premium cabin, seating, seats Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports, IFEC, Seats & Cabin

JSX Pitches Premium Turboprop Play

19 June 2025 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Geven's ETEREA fits nicely inside the ATR, and could soon fly for JSX (and will fly for Air Tahiti and Berjaya Air)

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.

This story is about: Air Tahiti, Alex Wilcox, ATR, ATR 42-600, ATR 72-600, Berjaya Air, business class, Highli, JSX, Paris Air Show, PAS25, premium cabin, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

"THE Room FX" Brings Business Class Update to ANA’s 787s

17 June 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Not certified for flight, but three people in a business class seat is impressive

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.

This story is about: 787-9, Acumen, All Nippon Airways, ANA, business class, Katsunori Maki, lie-flat beds, Paris Air Show, PAS25, premium cabin, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, THE Room, THE Room FX, Tomoji Ishii Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Exploring American Airlines’ new 787-9P Cabin

30 May 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Flagship Premium Preferred includes extra space, mostly in the form of a wider foot well, and a bit of extra stowage. PJs and an extra pillow round out the offering.

Looking for the best seats on American’s new 787-9P? Come explore all three cabins.

This story is about: Adient, Adient Aerospace, American Airlines, business class, certification, Collins Aerospace, economy class, Elevate Seating, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, Flagship Business, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, premium cabin, premium economy, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, Thales, Thales Inflyt, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

United Launches Polaris Studio, Refreshed 787-9 Cabin

13 May 2025 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

After a year of teasing we now know United Airlines’ plan for the next generation of the Polaris business class cabin. And a new “Studio” extra premium up-sell is part of the play.

This story is about: Adient, Adient Aerospace, Astrova, business class, economy class, Elevate Seating, embedded IFE, Global Services, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, PAC, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, Polaris, premium cabin, premium economy, Premium Plus, Starlink, United Airlines, Wireless Charging Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

American’s Flagship Suites Set to Fly from 5 June 2025

2 May 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Some additional details of the new Flagship Suite seats from American, taking flight this summer on the carrier's new 787-9 aircraft (image via American Airlines)

American Airlines’ new Flagship Suite will officially take flight on 5 June 2025, connecting the carrier’s Chicago O’Hare hub to Los Angeles and London.

This story is about: 787-9, A321XLR, American Airlines, Aurora, business class, Collins Aerospace, Flagship Suites, premium cabin, premium economy, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Etihad Brings First Class to A321LR Fleet

28 April 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Extra space and extra privacy - thanks to the mini-suite door- are part of the bulkhead row boost for the Etihad A321LR first class seat.

Etihad’s new A321LR will include a unique feature for single-aisle long-haul aircraft: A first class cabin.

This story is about: Antonoaldo Neves, business class, Etihad, first class, Opera, premium cabin, seating, seats, Stelia Aerospace Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Emirates Adds A350-900 “ULR” for Long-Haul Service

28 April 2025 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The first Emirates A350, outside the terminal in Dubai as it prepares to enter service in early January

Emirates’ growing A350 fleet will feature a second configuration to support longer trips from December 2025.

This story is about: A350 XWB, A350-900ULR, Adnan Kazim, Airbus, business class, economy class, Emirates, premium cabin, premium economy, seating, seats Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Malaysia Airlines Plans Lie-Flats for MAX 10 Fleet

24 April 2025 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A rendering of the entryway and premium cabin section on Malaysia Airlines' upcoming MAX 10 fleet

Malaysia Airlines is the latest carrier to plan for lie-flat beds on its single-aisle fleet. Things become very interesting, however, when looking at the specifics of the new seating solution.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, Adient, Adient Aerospace, Ascent, business class, lie-flat beds, Malaysia Airlines, premium cabin, seating, seats, Stephanie Faulk Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

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