Air New Zealand has unveiled a new sleeping concept for economy class, called Economy Skynest, which provides six full length lie-flat pods.


Air New Zealand has unveiled a new sleeping concept for economy class, called Economy Skynest, which provides six full length lie-flat pods.

A total of 24 finalists across eight categories have been selected for the 2020 Crystal Cabin Awards, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.

Swiss International Air Lines has equipped the new cabins of its A340 aircraft with First, Business and Economy Class seats, new IFE system and Wi-Fi.

Airbus’ Vice President Cabin Marketing, Ingo Wuggetzer, offers insight into the cabin of the future defined by personalisation, technology and sustainability.

Air Astana has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321 Long Range aircraft, which will gradually replace its current fleet of Boeing 757s.

JAL’s A350-900 aircraft will combine Japanese culture with contemporary travel, and will take its first flight from Haneda Airport in September.
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Air Canada has unveiled its new A220-300, which will offer more space and a variety of amenities, such as touchscreen IFE screens, onboard Wi-Fi and more.

The new suite will arrive on the airline’s first A350 in July and will offer features such as a flat-bed seat, personal door, Wi-Fi and 18.5-inch IFE screens.

The new cabin combines the best features of Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, along with many enhancements to improve the travel experience.

The impressive new business class product features fully-flat beds, direct aisle access, on-demand dining and onboard connectivity.

The new cabin combines the best features of Alaska Airlines and Virgin America, along with many enhancements to improve the travel experience.

The impressive new business class product features fully-flat beds, direct aisle access, on-demand dining and onboard connectivity.

FTE explores a range of innovations from Airbus, Zodiac, Panasonic Avionics, Cadami, United Screens, 3D SeatMap VR, THK and P3 that can help to redefine the on board passenger experience.

A total of 24 products and concepts have been selected as finalists for the Crystal Cabin Awards 2018, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.

Lufthansa Group has announced plans to standardise its Airbus A320 fleet across its carriers, namely Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa and SWISS.

Finnair will introduce a personalised, on-demand meal service and introduce Finnish textiles and patterns for its new A350 cabins.

JAL has made an investment of $10m in Boom and will help to refine the aircraft design and define the passenger experience for supersonic travel.

Austrian Airlines will introduce a premium economy class on all long-haul flights as part of the ‘Next Level Austrian’ project.
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