A premium bulkhead row experience is increasingly part of airlines’ strategies for optimizing their business class cabins. Recaro joins the fray this year with an updated design for its R7 seats.
lie-flat beds
Extra Premium: A Flat Bed in Premium Economy
The lie-flat option on LEVEL can be a spectacular value, with near-business class comfort at a premium economy price. Assuming you can find it.
New First Class Suite planned for British Airways A380s
British Airways will refresh the first class cabins beginning with its A380 fleet. The new seats are expected to fly in 2026, offering increased space, comfort, and privacy on board.
Thompson Aero unveils VantageNOVA, a flexible business class seating line
Thompson Aero continues to innovate the business class seating market, launching its flexible, higher-density VantageNOVA line.
Emirates first 777 retrofit returns to service
Emirates’ first 777 with a premium economy cabin returned to service on Wednesday, ahead of schedule. The plane also features the carrier’s new business class cabin on board.
Window seats win with Qatar Airways’ next gen Qsuites
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.
Aegean plans long(er) haul with A321neo shift
Aegean Airlines plans to fly a bit further from 2026. The carrier converted four of its pending A321neo orders to the long-range version of the aircraft, supporting flights up to 7.5 hours from its hub in Athens.
In search of sleep: innovation targets snoozers for 2024 Crystal Cabin Award
Is there a better way to get a good night’s sleep without splurging for a business class bed? The 2024 collection of Crystal Cabin Award applicants certainly think so, with several nominations covering that segment.
Delta plans "High J" config for A350 fleet
Delta Air Lines appears set to add more business class seats to its A350s in an upcoming layout, set to fly in mid-2024.
Alaska Airlines welcomes complexity with Hawaiian Airlines acquisition
Alaska Airlines will buy Hawaiian Airlines for $1.9 billion in a cash transaction. Unlike most other mergers, however, the company plans to embrace the complexity of multiple product offerings as it intends to keep both the Hawaiian and Alaska brands in service.