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SWISS has completed the cabin layout for its A350-900s, which will be added to the fleet from 2025. This includes a larger Premium Economy Class and “a totally new and unparalleled air travel experience”.
United is the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, so travellers with visual disabilities can more easily navigate the cabin, “making the flying experience more inclusive and accessible”.
SAUDIA has unveiled a range of cutting-edge seat models for its upcoming fleet, and to retrofit its current fleet, as part of an array of innovative initiatives aimed at revolutionising the travel experience.
Virgin Australia has revealed the Business Class and Economy cabin interior in its new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, as well as plans to refresh the cabins on its remaining Boeing fleet, as part of a $110m investment.
United Airlines has introduced a new domestic First Class seat that includes a wireless charging station in every arm rest. The new United First seat is described as “designed around the modern traveller”.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing new World Business Class seats onboard its entire Boeing 777-300 and 200 fleet. The broader seats have a sliding door designed to ensure greater comfort and privacy.
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Sichuan Airlines is to install Recaro Aircraft Seating’s CL4710 in the business class cabin onboard 10 brand-new A319neo aircraft. A total of 80 seats will be installed. First deliveries will be in May 2024.
AirJapan, All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) new airline brand for medium-haul international routes, has unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights from February 2024.
SWISS is to offer travellers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ travel experience from 2025. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft.
Dr. Björn Becker, Head of Program Future Intercont Experience, Lufthansa Group, shares how the launch of Lufthansa Allegris redefines the airline’s approach to long-haul travel, plus its innovative use of the Metaverse.
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SWISS is to offer travellers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ travel experience from 2025. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft.
Dr. Björn Becker, Head of Program Future Intercont Experience, Lufthansa Group, shares how the launch of Lufthansa Allegris redefines the airline’s approach to long-haul travel, plus its innovative use of the Metaverse.
Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the First and Business cabins on the Airbus A350 aircraft that will fly passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025.
Condor’s new Airbus A330neo long-haul aircraft will feature a “completely new flight experience and more comfort than ever” with the Prime Seat in its Business Class cabin.
The new Flagship Suite seats, featuring privacy doors, will be included on all Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 deliveries beginning in 2024.
The airline’s Upper Class cabin boasts a brand new seat and the unveiling of The Retreat Suite, the most spacious suite in Virgin Atlantic’s history.
Air New Zealand has unveiled the cabin designs for its new B787 Dreamliners, featuring a new Business Premier Luxe seat and the world’s first economy sleep pods.
The upgrades include improved inflight Wi-Fi capabilities, larger overhead bins, power ports, as well as enhancements to digital platforms and airport kiosks.
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