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TAP Air Portugal has launched the first of its new ‘Airspace’ cabins, offering more space, modern amenities, and enhanced accessibility. The airline will integrate 20 new aircraft with the ‘Airspace’ cabin by 2029.
Air France has inaugurated a new travel cabin on its Embraer 190 aircraft, with customers experiencing new, lighter and more comfortable seats, a free high-speed WiFi connection and a bright, elegant cabin.
Qantas has announced an order for an additional 20 Airbus A321XLR aircraft, including the introduction of lie-flat Business seats on its narrowbody aircraft for the first time, as it further enhances CX.
SWISS has unveiled the ‘SWISS First Grand Suite’, expanding its First Class offering. The SWISS First Grand Suite combines two First Class suites into a single, self-contained space – “a personal loft above the clouds”.
Korean Air is introducing Premium Class on its newly retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER fleet, with completely redesigned cabins, bringing them in line with the airline’s latest aircraft interiors and onboard technology.
Etihad Airways has launched the first commercial flight of its all-new A321LR. The latest cabin innovation is designed to deliver the same elevated service and attention to detail as its widebody experience.
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LOT Polish Airlines and RECARO have announced that seat production for the airline will take place exclusively at RECARO’s Poland facility – for the retrofit of LOT’s B787-8 Economy Class seats to the R3, and more.
Alaska Airlines is further elevating inflight dining with the launch of its newest culinary initiative, Chef’s (tray) Table, a First Class dining program designed by celebrated chefs up and down the West Coast.
Eurowings, the value airline of the Lufthansa Group, is launching a completely new business class experience for longer medium-haul routes – the ‘Premium BIZ seat’ – offering more comfort and privacy.
Thai Airways and Recaro Aircraft Seating have announced a linefit collaboration for the airline’s A321neo fleet. The program includes 32 shipsets of the long-range R3 Economy Class seat for an elevated CX.
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Eurowings, the value airline of the Lufthansa Group, is launching a completely new business class experience for longer medium-haul routes – the ‘Premium BIZ seat’ – offering more comfort and privacy.
Thai Airways and Recaro Aircraft Seating have announced a linefit collaboration for the airline’s A321neo fleet. The program includes 32 shipsets of the long-range R3 Economy Class seat for an elevated CX.
United Airlines has unveiled the ‘United Elevated’ interior for its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This includes two new business class suites, an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service, Starlink connectivity and more.
China Southern Airlines has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating’s latest R3 Economy Class seats for its new Airbus A350-900 fleet. This strategic partnership includes the installation of R3 seats across 10 aircraft.
Etihad Airways aims to set a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR. The airline is striving to bring luxury and a true First Class experience to narrowbody aircraft.
Emirates is continuing its retrofit program, with the introduction of refurbished A380s and 777s on several routes. The aircraft feature Emirates’ latest generation premium onboard experience.
Alaska Airlines is introducing new chef-curated meals, building on its exclusive First Class menu. The airline is “working on its next culinary chapter that will take its already elevated meals to new heights”.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, has unveiled its cabin interiors, which are designed to blend luxury and comfort to deliver “a unique and market-changing premium experience”.
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