Qantas will expand its A321XLR fleet from 2028, including plans to change the way the aircraft are used in its operations.
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Squeezing "Extra" Revenue from Allegiant’s Seats
Launching a new product at an airline that requires changing the layout of the cabin brings a lot of risk. Allegiant remains convinced its “Extra” seats play is paying off.
Aegean Adds XLRs to Accelerate India Access
Aegean Airlines is adding the A321XLR to its fleet, with plans to serve India from early 2026.
Virgin Atlantic Picks Starlink for IFC Renewal, Plans Premium Expansion
Virgin Atlantic will install the Starlink inflight internet service, bringing streaming levels of service to its entire fleet, part of a push that also includes interior retrofits and more premium seats on board.
Spirit Rebrands On-Board Options, Again
Spirit Airlines is changing its on-board branding and offering for the third time in less than a year, retiring its cutesy names for more traditional options.
JSX Pitches Premium Turboprop Play
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.
"THE Room FX" Brings Business Class Update to ANA’s 787s
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.
Exploring American Airlines’ new 787-9P Cabin
Looking for the best seats on American’s new 787-9P? Come explore all three cabins.
British Airways World Traveler Plus Ticks the Boxes for TATL
Premium economy travel can be an affordable compromise between the luxury of a flat bed on board and the ever-tighter squeeze of economy class travel. So, how does British Airways‘ World Traveler Plus measure up? Especially for a traveler with vision impairment? My wife and I booked a bucket list trip for our birthdays this […]
United Launches Polaris Studio, Refreshed 787-9 Cabin
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.