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United’s new single-aisle Polaris seat design details revealed in patent

10 September 2023 By Seth Miller 21 Comments

Overhead view showing off the new Polaris seating layout of a single-aisle cabin

Wondering what the new Polaris business class seat will look like on United Airlines’ single-aisle aircraft? A recently approved patent shows several key details.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 MAX 10, A321XLR, Acumen, business class, Collins Aerospace, patent, Polaris, premium cabin, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, United Airlines Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

United launches new first class seats for single-aisle fleet

12 July 2023 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

United's new first class seat, soon to be flying on 200+ single-aisle aircraft

First class passengers on United Airlines might soon be flying in newly designed seats. The new seat features upgrades to the inflight entertainment system, as well as improved comfort and privacy for travelers, with plans to install it on more than 200 (mostly brand new) single-aisle aircraft by 2026.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737 NG, A319, A320, A321neo, Bluetooth, first class, IFE, IFEC, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, Mark Muren, PAC, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PriestmanGoode, Qi, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, Tapis Corporation, Ultrafabrics, United Airlines, USB, USB-C, Wireless Charging Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Breeze unveils "Ascent," a new take on premium seating

23 May 2023 By Seth Miller 2 Comments

Snack basket service in the Ascent cabin on Breeze Airways

Delivering a differentiated product in a crowded and commoditized market can be challenging. Breeze Airways rebranded its premium cabin seats as Ascent, hoping to highlight how it differs from traditional first class products, both in what it does include and what it does not.

This story is about: A220, A220-300, ancillary revenue, Ascent, Breeze Airways, bundling, dining, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, premium cabin, product review, Safran, Safran Aerosystems, Safran Seats, Tom Doxey, trip report, USB, USB-C, Z600 Filed Under: Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

flyDubai introduces Business Suite lie-flat for 737 MAX

1 May 2023 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

flyDubai has renewed its commitment to the premium cabin experience with “The Business Suite,” a new flat-bed “offering passengers added comfort, privacy and an exceptional onboard experience.”

This story is about: 737 MAX, Arabian Travel Market, ATM23, Bluetooth, business class, flydubai, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, VUE Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Sorting suppliers for United’s mega Dreamliner order

13 December 2022 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Sure, United’s mega Dreamliner order is good news for Boeing. But what other suppliers are set up to win with the fleet refresh coming?

This story is about: 2Ku, 787, Acumen, Andrew Nocella, Boeing, Dreamliner, GEO, Geosynchronous Earth Orbit, GX Aviation, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, inflight wifi, Inmarsat, Intelsat, LEO, Linda Jojo, Low Earth Orbit, OneWeb, Panasonic, Panasonic Avionics, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, PriestmanGoode, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, SpaceX, Starlink, United Airlines, ViaSat Filed Under: IFEC, PremCat, Seats & Cabin

American launches Flagship Suites, retires Flagship First

20 September 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

The new American Airlines Flagship Suite on the 787-9 offers a fully flat bed, sliding door for privacy, and a single piece tray table, among other amenities.

Flagship First Class is dead. Long live the Flagship Suite. American Airlines will introduce a new Flagship Suite seat to its long haul fleet from 2024. With that move, the carrier’s Flagship First class cabin will be no more.

This story is about: 787-9, A321XLR, American Airlines, business class, first class, premium cabin, premium economy, Recaro, Safran, Safran Seats, transcon Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Additional details, images for Air New Zealand’s new Business Premier Luxe, SkyNest seats

27 June 2022 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

A rendering of the new Air New Zealand Business Premier Luxe seat

After five years of design and development work, the new Air New Zealand business class cabin is expected to formally launch this week. This includes the new Business Premier Luxe offering in the bulkhead row, and SkyNest sleeping bunks for economy class passengers

This story is about: 787-9, Air New Zealand, business class, Business Premier Luxe, economy class, lie-flat beds, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, SkyNest Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Peek inside the Starlux A330neo

4 May 2022 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

A typical 1-2-1 layout in the Starlux A330neo business class cabin

What awaits passengers on the new Starlux A330neo? The carrier recently shared photos of its new interiors, tipping some details.

This story is about: A330-900, A330neo, business class, economy class, embedded IFE, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight entertainment, in-seat power, inflight entertainment, premium cabin, Recaro, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, Skylounge, Starlux Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

A fresh take on the Breeze in-flight experience

23 February 2022 By Seth Miller 8 Comments

Time for pushback of the first Breeze E-Jet departure from Palm Beach International Airport

Yes, Breeze Airways flies under the low cost carrier concept. But executives hope the airline will be seen more as a “Nice Low Cost Carrier, a niche of its own where we really focus on treating guests the right way.” Here’s how that’s playing out, nine months into the airline’s operations.

This story is about: Airconnect Go, ancillary, ancillary fees, ancillary revenue, Anuvu, Breeze Airways, bundling, dining, economy class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-flight wifi, in-seat power, product review, Safran, Safran Seats, seating, seats, trip report, Z110i Filed Under: IFEC, Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

Breeze bets big on premium with new A220s

26 October 2021 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

Lots of

Breeze Airways expects strong demand for premium seating up-sells on its new A220 fleet. The carrier chose to fit 36 “Nicest” first class seats on board, filling the front half of the cabin. It is a massive bet on premium demand and ancillary sales for the company’s new service.

This story is about: A220, A220-300, Airbus, Breeze Airways, economy class, first class, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, premium cabin, Safran Seats, seating, seats, USB Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

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