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SAUDIA has unveiled a range of cutting-edge seat models for its upcoming fleet, and to retrofit its current fleet, as part of an array of innovative initiatives aimed at revolutionising the travel experience.
Virgin Australia has revealed the Business Class and Economy cabin interior in its new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, as well as plans to refresh the cabins on its remaining Boeing fleet, as part of a $110m investment.
United Airlines has introduced a new domestic First Class seat that includes a wireless charging station in every arm rest. The new United First seat is described as “designed around the modern traveller”.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing new World Business Class seats onboard its entire Boeing 777-300 and 200 fleet. The broader seats have a sliding door designed to ensure greater comfort and privacy.
Sichuan Airlines is to install Recaro Aircraft Seating’s CL4710 in the business class cabin onboard 10 brand-new A319neo aircraft. A total of 80 seats will be installed. First deliveries will be in May 2024.
Qantas has unveiled the cabin design of its specially-designed Airbus A350s, which will fly direct from Sydney to New York and London from late 2025 as part of ‘Project Sunrise’, including a unique Wellbeing Zone.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Join us at the 20th anniversary FTE Global, the “CES of Aviation” taking place in the new location of Dallas, Texas, on 8-10 September 2026, co-located with IFSA Global EXPO. Headline Partners include Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Southwest Airlines, and Dallas Love Field Airport.
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The new Flagship Suite seats, featuring privacy doors, will be included on all Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 deliveries beginning in 2024.
A total of 24 finalists have been selected for the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.
Virgin Atlantic’s latest onboard innovation, ‘The Booth’, is an Upper Class social space on its A350s, designed for leisure passengers.
FTE speaks to Finnair’s Head of CX Product Design David Kondo to discuss some of the decisions that have informed the carrier’s approach to its new long-haul concept.
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Virgin Atlantic’s latest onboard innovation, ‘The Booth’, is an Upper Class social space on its A350s, designed for leisure passengers.
FTE speaks to Finnair’s Head of CX Product Design David Kondo to discuss some of the decisions that have informed the carrier’s approach to its new long-haul concept.
Finnair has introduced its long-haul look with a brand-new Business Class and Premium Economy cabins with rollout starting this month.
The cabin features larger overhead bins, an advanced lighting system that can be aligned to human biorhythms and enhanced seating comfort.
Singapore Airlines has revealed its business class cabin that will be rolled out on its Boeing 737-8 fleet in the coming weeks.
The new A220-300 has been designed to bring greater comfort for Air France’s passengers on short and medium-haul flights and lower emissions.
Virgin Atlantic’s reconfigured A350 cabin will feature more seats in the economy cabin, as well as a new social space for Upper Class customers.
Lufthansa has started operations of its first A321neo, featuring Airbus’ new Single-Aisle Airspace Cabin on short and medium-haul routes.
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