Mirus scored a massive contract for its Kestrel seat, with easyJet signing to install it on more than 230 new aircraft.
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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.
JSX to Launch ATR Service at Santa Monica
JSX’s plan to bring turboprops into smaller airports will officially take flight on 19 December, with the inaugural flight from Las Vegas to Santa Monica Airport (SMO).
Jazeera Activates Expliseat on A320neo Refresh
Jazeera Airways will deploy Expliseat’s TiSeat 2X seats on its A320neo fleet, reducing cabin weight while increasing density.