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.


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.

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.

FTE met with Juha Järvinen, EVP Commercial, Virgin Atlantic to discuss future plans, including the introduction of a game-changing Upper Class cabin.
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The new First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy Class seats will feature the latest technology and design to offer comfort and convenience to passengers.

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.

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.

FTE speaks to Virgin Australia’s Ben Asmar, tangerine’s Matt Round and PriestmanGoode’s Paul Priestman to find out how they think premium cabin design will continue to evolve.

Delta has announced that it will be bringing private ‘Delta One’ suites featuring sliding doors to its business class travellers in 2017.
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