Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled its new A330 premium cabin, which will feature lie-flat seats developed in partnership with Italian manufacturer Optimares.


Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled its new A330 premium cabin, which will feature lie-flat seats developed in partnership with Italian manufacturer Optimares.

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.
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.
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Find out more >>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.
FTE is onsite at Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg – read our independent, honest assessment of what we heard and saw in the Passenger Experience Conference.
Finnair is adding fully flat seats in Business Class on nine of its long-haul services, including Tokyo, New York, Beijing, Seoul and Hong Kong.

Mary Kirby, founder of Runway Girl Network, explores the latest onboard innovations, including second-screen tech, inventive cabin design and PED-friendly trays.
Finnair is adding fully flat seats in Business Class on nine of its long-haul services, including Tokyo, New York, Beijing, Seoul and Hong Kong.

Mary Kirby, founder of Runway Girl Network, explores the latest onboard innovations, including second-screen tech, inventive cabin design and PED-friendly trays.

SilkAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800, which comes complete with the Sky Interior that makes use of curved architecture and ambient lighting to create a more relaxing environment.
Gulf Air has signed agreements with Avianor, Zodiac Aerospace and B/E Aerospace to upgrade its A330 fleet with lie-flat seats and a new IFE system.

Air Canada has released details of the cabin and seating design for its Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered in spring 2014. View the video preview here.
Delta Air Lines has added fully flat-bed seats to its BusinessElite cabin on all services between Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and Dusseldorf International Airport.
Virgin Galactic Commercial Director Stephen Attenborough discusses the passenger experience onboard SpaceShipTwo and how the company aims to take long-haul travel above the Earth’s atmosphere.
Boeing has offered an insight into the in-flight experience of 2020 with the launch of the 777X, which will include a number of passenger-focused features, including repositioned windows and advanced cabin lighting.
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