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Vantage Solo

Pitch details revealed for Iberia’s A321XLR cabin

16 September 2024 By Seth Miller 4 Comments

The Iberia A321XLR cabin layout includes a couple interesting surprises around seat pitch

With its inaugural crossing of the Atlantic just 60 days away, a few new details have emerged about the Iberia’s new A321XLR interior configuration.

This story is about: A321XLR, business class, CL3810, economy class, Iberia, R3, Recaro, seating, seats, Thompson Aero, Vantage Solo, VantageSOLO Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Saudia picks Vantage Solo for A321XLR

2 May 2023 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

Saudia will bring lie-flat seats to the premium cabin of its A321XLR fleet. The carrier unveiled its new product – based on the Thompson Aero Vantage Solo – at the Arabian Travel Mart in Dubai this week.

This story is about: Arabian Travel Market, ATM23, Business Light, Saudia, seating, seats, Thompson Aero, Vantage Solo Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

How sideways can you sit?

15 December 2021 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

Direct-aisle access on single-aisle aircraft without loss of business class density is a key selling point on the Vantage Solo seat from Thompson Aero

When it comes to flying, seats generally face forward. There are a few that face backward, typically reserved for premium cabins,. And then there are the sideways seats. Including one that might soon fly even more sideways than before.

This story is about: 737 MAX 10, Boeing, business class, certification, Copa Airlines, FAA, Federal Aviation Administration, flydubai, premium cabin, seating, seats, Stelia, Stelia Aerospace, Thompson Aero, United Airlines, Vantage Solo Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

JetBlue’s Mint Studio to London: Most of the premium, none of the crowd

25 August 2021 By Seth Miller 5 Comments

My main course choices, including Chicken Milanese, Cavatelli, and Roasted Carrots

With half of the aircraft space devoted to the Mint business class cabin it is clear that JetBlue wants to win over the premium travel market to London. And while loads are light as service ramps up (and COVID continues to impact international travel rules), the on-board offering represents well versus the competition.

This story is about: A321LR, business class, JetBlue, premium cabin, seating, seats, Thompson Aero, Vantage, Vantage Solo, VantageSOLO Filed Under: Product Reviews, Seats & Cabin

Air Peace’s staggeringly cool new E195-E2 business class seat

10 February 2021 By Seth Miller 3 Comments

A small airline based in Nigeria that you’ve probably never heard of now has one of the best business class seats flying on a regional jet. The new Air Peace E195-E2 features the staggered design bespoke for the aircraft, designed in partnership with Priestmangoode.

This story is about: business class, E195-E2, Embraer, in flight, in-seat power, JetBlue, premium cabin, PriestmanGoode, seating, seats, Thompson Aero, Vantage Solo, VantageSOLO Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

JetBlue unveils Mint 2.0, business class cabin for London

1 February 2021 By Seth Miller 11 Comments

The Mint Studio in row 1 adds a side seat in the extra room as well as a larger screen

This is the new JetBlue Mint business class seat that will carry passengers to London later this year. After years of development the carrier unveiled its Mint 2.0 cabin with a unique all-aisle access, flat bed option for travelers on the A321LR fleet.

This story is about: A321LR, A321neo, Airbus, Airbus Cabin Flex, business class, IFC, IFE, IFEC, in flight, in-flight connectivity, in-flight entertainment, in-flight internet, in-seat power, inflight connectivity, inflight entertainment, JetBlue, Mint, power, premium cabin, seating, seats, TATL, Thompson Aero, transatlantic, Vantage, Vantage Solo, VantageSOLO Filed Under: IFEC, Seats & Cabin

Thompson Aero Seating sees financial challenges, seeks additional funding

7 January 2021 By Seth Miller Leave a Comment

The new Thompson Aero Vantage Solo seat could be a common sight on planes in the coming years, but the company, like so many others, must first get through the COVID crisis

It is a standard legal phrasing that no company wants to include in its financial reports. This week premium cabin seating manufacturer Thompson Aero disclosed concerns about its finances and a need to secure additional, external funding.

This story is about: business class, premium cabin, seating, seats, Thompson Aero, Vantage, Vantage Solo, Vantage XL Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

Stelia launches Opera, new business class seat for single-aisle market

1 October 2020 By Seth Miller 1 Comment

With single-aisle aircraft flying further than ever before, airlines continue to invest in delivering a more compelling premium cabin experience on board. And now they have another choice of seating supplier to help make that happen. Stelia Aerospace launched the Opera business class seat today, bringing a new luxury option to the single-aisle fleets of tomorrow.

This story is about: 737 MAX, 737MAX, A321LR, A321neo, A321XLR, business class, Collins Aerospace, Diamond, lie-flat beds, premium cabin, seating, seats, Stelia, Stelia Aerospace, Thompson Aero, Vantage, Vantage Solo Filed Under: Seats & Cabin

JetBlue makes its London plans official

10 April 2019 By Seth Miller 9 Comments

It is finally, finally, finally official. JetBlue will fly to London (and likely other European cities) from its hubs at Boston and New York City starting in 2021.

This story is about: BOS, Boston, business class, Ecuador, Europe, GEO, Guayaquil, Guyana, JetBlue, JFK, London, Mint, New York City, TATL, Thompson Aero, transatlantic, Vantage, Vantage Solo Filed Under: Airplanes and Airports

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