Passengers flying across the Pacific Ocean are set for a major upgrade in inflight connectivity performance. Panasonic Avionics and Eutelsat announced this week that Eutelsat 172b is now in service, delivering a massive increase in…
Qantas to "flex" A380 cabin
Airbus remains focused on helping airlines fit more passengers into airplanes. Qantas committed to that effort, announcing earlier this month that it will be the first "A380 Cabin-Flex" customer, extra row of seats on board…
Bunk beds on board: The new plan to…
There is no better way to generate buzz in the commercial airline space than to promise a better inflight experience to economy class travelers on long-haul flights. Perhaps that is part of the motivation for…
Air Canada launches Basic Economy fares
Air Canada joins the ranks of airlines offering Basic Economy fares. The carrier formally launched the new fare families today with a suite of five options available, depending on the market. Like other airlines the…
Mirus Hawk takes flight on AirAsia
Breaking in to the commercial aircraft seating market is hard. Doing so with a massive order for hundreds of aircraft is even more impressive. And scoring a deal with one of the more vocal and…
When even the boss doesn’t like cabin densification
The new JetBlue A320 family SpaceFlex V2 galley/lavatory combination is a pain for pretty much everyone involved. Cabin crew are unhappy with the cramped space. Passengers get squished in the lavatories. And the kit itself…
What United’s domestic premium economy offering look like?
United Airlines remains relatively reserved when it comes to releasing details on its upcoming Premium Plus premium economy product. Virtually no new details have appeared since the initial news announcing the Premium Plus product slipped…
Can a new recline reshape long-haul economy travel?
Do you prefer a reclining seat or non-reclining option? What about an articulated seat pan? Traditionally those three designs are the choices you'd have as an economy class passenger. Thanks to the work of bespoke…
JetBlue’s A320 retrofit finally underway
The long awaited JetBlue A320 retrofit or "cabin restyling" program is now underway. The project – a gut rebuild of the aircraft interior for more than 100 airplanes – began this week with the first…