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.


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.

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.

Qantas has unveiled the cabin design of its specially-designed Airbus A350s, which will fly direct from Sydney to New York and London from late 2025 as part of ‘Project Sunrise’, including a unique Wellbeing Zone.

HK Express is enhancing the passenger experience onboard its A321neo aircraft with new Recaro SL3710 seating. The SL3710 was customised for HK Express with an artificial leather dress cover and advertising frame on the backrest.

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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.

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.

A total of 24 finalists have been selected for the 2022 Crystal Cabin Awards, for which Future Travel Experience is a Media Partner.

Virgin Atlantic’s latest onboard innovation, ‘The Booth’, is an Upper Class social space on its A350s, designed for leisure passengers.
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