Multiple reports earlier this week tied delivery delays of Lufthansa’s new 787 aircraft to certification challenges with the new Allegris business class seats for that aircraft. Collins Aerospace, the manufacturer of those seats, has now confirmed the delays.
seats
JetBlue plans domestic first from 2026
A traditional 2-2 first class cabin is coming to JetBlue beginning in 2026.
Lufthansa launches Allegris ancillary pricing
Want a window seat in business class? If you’re flying in the new Lufthansa Allegris cabin that’s likely to cost extra.
Icelandair officially joins the Airbus family
Icelandair is now an Airbus operator. The carrier took delivery of its first A321LR on Tuesday, beginning the process of replacing its 757 fleet.
Delta pushes product segmentation, punts on Basic Business for now
Market segmentation is all the rage at airlines these days, but can it go too far? How many different versions of an economy class ticket does Delta Air Lines really need?
New First Class Suite planned for British Airways A380s
British Airways will refresh the first class cabins beginning with its A380 fleet. The new seats are expected to fly in 2026, offering increased space, comfort, and privacy on board.
JetZero seeks comfy cabins, fuel efficiency with blended wing design
The JetZero team believes it can deliver a truly revolutionary product, more spacious for passengers and more efficient for airlines. But, also, a notable lack of windows on board.
A Tale of Two Turks: Flight-testing the 777 and A350 Business Class on Turkish Airlines
The varied fleet of Turkish Airlines means passengers can have a significantly different experience on board, especially in business class. Here’s a look at the A350 and 777 side-by-side.
EvenMore coming to JetBlue in (mild) premium revamp
JetBlue is rebranding its extra legroom product once again. It shall be known as EvenMore going forward, with features beyond physical space to be announced soon and to fly in 2025.
Frontier’s not-quite-hostile booking experience
Should an airline be able to advertise a premium seat bundle when no premium seats are available?