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


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.

Gulf Air has announced that it has selected B/E Aerospace to supply the business class seating for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

United Airlines says its all-new United Polaris business class product is its most significant product transformation in more than a decade.

The refitted Boeing 777-300ER features Virgin Australia’s new-look business class, premium economy and Economy Space + products.
Content plans: Members of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub and the FTE Baggage Innovation Working Group will convene in London for an action-packed joint members meetings, hosted by Heathrow
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Delta Air Lines has become the first US airline to place an order for Bombardier’s new C Series aircraft, signing up for up to 125 CS100s.

Vietnam Airlines has become just the second airline to operate the new Airbus A350 and now has its sights set on a wide-reaching upgrade to its long-haul fleet.

Avianca’s VP Customer Experience discusses IFE, connectivity and Premium Economy, and how the new A320neos will improve the carrier’s onboard experience.

FTE takes a look at how Airbus’ 11-abreast A380 seating, Boeing’s future cabin vision, and the latest products from Jamco and STG could impact passenger comfort.

Avianca’s VP Customer Experience discusses IFE, connectivity and Premium Economy, and how the new A320neos will improve the carrier’s onboard experience.

FTE takes a look at how Airbus’ 11-abreast A380 seating, Boeing’s future cabin vision, and the latest products from Jamco and STG could impact passenger comfort.
FTE spoke to Air New Zealand’s Carrie Hurihanganui about what passengers can expect onboard the 787-9 Dreamliner, which will include unique IFE and seating products.
FTE was onboard Norwegian’s first Dreamliner-operated LGW-JFK service, where we spoke to the airline’s CEO about how the carrier will redefine the long-haul passenger experience.
SAS is upgrading its long-haul fleet, with onboard Wi-Fi, new seats, on-demand in-flight entertainment and larger HD screens to be introduced from early-2015.
Air France has launched its new La Première suite, which includes three-square-metres of space, a fully-flat bed and a personal 24-inch HD touch-screen monitor.

Passengers flying with Allegiant can now pay extra for a wider seat with more legroom thanks to the introduction of new ‘Giant Seats’ on its Boeing 757s.
Find out what FTE thought of the Crystal Cabin Award winners – reviewed from a passenger experience viewpoint.
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