Some Delta Air Lines passengers will soon have a new cabin option for crossing the country. The carrier will add its Premium Select premium economy cabin to the New York-Los Angeles market later this year.
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Collins, Panasonic launch Maya: next-gen business class concept seat
The Maya business class concept seat shows off an immersive (and borderline overwhelming) entertainment experience paired with dynamic seating adjustments from Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics.
JetBlue boosts San Juan, cuts LaGuardia and TATL for winter 2024
Earlier this year JetBlue promised a return to its core business as it seeks to survive and thrive without Spirit as part of the operation. We’re now starting to see how that will play out.
Emirates boosts cabin retrofit program nearly 60%
Expect more A380s and 777s to remain in the Emirates fleet a little longer. That’s the message out today, as the company expands its cabin retrofit program to another 71 aircraft, joining the original 120 planes.
Avianca brings business class back to single-aisle fleet
Just over a year after completing the renovation of its A320s to remove business class seating, Avianca is bringing business class back to a subset of routes served by its fleet.
American Airlines announces Flagship Suite Preferred premium bulkhead seats
A select few passengers will soon have access to Flagship Business Preferred, a not-quite-first-class option on American Airlines, even as the carrier retires the actual first class cabin from its long-haul fleet.
United sees premium potential for Polaris, but probably not a champagne call button
It is unlikely the rumored “champagne-on-demand” button will really be part of its upcoming offerings, but United Airlines is looking at options to expand its Polaris premium cabin.
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.
PaxEx Bits: Week ending 5 April 2024
Lots of cabin and connectivity news bits to catch up on as the week comes to an end…
JetBlue boosting crew on Mint A321neo planes
JetBlue is boosting staffing on its newest Mint-configured planes in a move that appears to be tied to the mini-suite doors and “regulatory clarification” from the FAA.