Alaska Airlines customers can now book Premium Class seats ahead of the introduction of the new premium economy product on 5 January 2017.


Alaska Airlines customers can now book Premium Class seats ahead of the introduction of the new premium economy product on 5 January 2017.

Austrian Airlines has been confirmed as the latest carrier to sign up to Inmarsat’s GX for Aviation in-flight connectivity service.

Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy product, branded Delta Premium, will debut on select international flights in late 2017.

FTE explores how a new generation of in-flight entertainment and connectivity solutions are presenting airlines with ancillary revenue generation opportunities.

FTE takes a look at some of the big IFEC news from APEX EXPO, featuring Inmarsat, Thales, Panasonic, GEE and Rockwell Collins.

Alitalia’s Aubrey Tiedt reveals how the carrier plans to further enhance its passenger experience and become one of Europe’s leading airlines.
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APEX’s Joe Leader, Brian Richardson and Michael Childers offer their thoughts on the future relationship between technology and the passenger experience.

Virgin Australia business class travellers can now enjoy an upgraded cabin on the Boeing 777-300ER, while the carrier will start installing Wi-Fi from next year.

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

Emirates has announced that it will be offering the first interactive amenity kits on selected flights from next month.

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

Emirates has announced that it will be offering the first interactive amenity kits on selected flights from next month.

FTE explores how in-flight entertainment apps, media kiosks and pre-flight downloads are having a positive impact on the passenger experience.

American Airlines will be introducing Premium Economy seating on its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner later this year.

Lufthansa has announced the first A320 aircraft with broadband will fly this autumn, with the rest of the A320 family’s installation coming by 2018.

Hawaiian Airlines has launched a new auction service, in partnership with Plusgrade, which allows passengers to bid for First Class seats.

Brussels Airlines is now offering an Economy Plus class for Airbus A330 intercontinental flights to the US, Canada or Africa.

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