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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.
The new Flagship Suite seats, featuring privacy doors, will be included on all Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 deliveries beginning in 2024.
The ‘Feel the Pause’ series, launched in partnership with health-tech platform Shyft, consists of body stretches, sleep inducing stories and guided meditation.
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The airline’s Upper Class cabin boasts a brand new seat and the unveiling of The Retreat Suite, the most spacious suite in Virgin Atlantic’s history.
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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.
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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.
The new Adient Ascent Business Class Suite is equipped with a 79-inch lie-flat bed, sliding privacy doors and wireless mobile device charging stations.
JetBlue has announced plans to reinvent the economy class experience on its transatlantic flights, ahead of the launch of its London route later this year.
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