United Airlines will make its smallest regional jets more premium, launching the CRJ450 mod of the CRJ200 type, including a first class cabin.
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Coastliner, A321XLR to Boost United’s Premium Offerings
United Airlines aims to take advantage of its scale, bringing two new single-aisle layouts online later this year with a heavy premium focus.
easyJet Picks Ultralight Mirus Kestrel Seats for Future Fleet
Mirus scored a massive contract for its Kestrel seat, with easyJet signing to install it on more than 230 new aircraft.
Spirit Pushes Premium Pivot for Bankruptcy Exit
A big part of Spirit Airlines’ plan for exiting bankruptcy this summer: Betting on premium to drive its future revenues. But, also, the carrier is still not entirely sure what that premium looks like.
SkyNook Offers Space, Privacy in Economy Class
Privacy doors in economy class? Collins Aerospace has the SkyNook design ready to go, and it appears at least one airline is interested in making it happen.
Allegris Mostly Certified on Lufthansa 787-9 Fleet
Lufthansa is finally able to sell nearly all of its Allegris business class seats on the 787-9 fleet, but passengers must wait a couple months still to fly in the seats.
Economy Plus Seating Now Live on Qantas
Passengers flying with Qantas from 6 February will have access to the carrier’s new Economy Plus* cabin layout. The new, paid premium offering will initially be available on the carrier’s 737, A220, and A321XLR aircraft.
Lufthansa Launches A380 Business Class Refresh
Lufthansa will update its A380 business class cabin in the year ahead, while aiming to avoid the mess that the Allegris program brought to other fleet types.
Expansion, Inflight Internet Coming for beOnd
Premium leisure airline beOnd is ready to take off its training wheels, and add inflight internet as it pursues significant global expansion plans.
TAP Teases Premium Economy, with a Twist
The allure of premium economy’s increased revenue is calling TAP Air Portugal, but the carrier will skip over one key element of the experience.