REDEFINING THE END-TO-END PASSENGER EXPERIENCE AND BUSINESS PERFORMANCE
A round-up of the latest aircraft cabin developments, exploring how airlines are using cabin design and ambience to improve the onboard passenger experience.
Delta’s newest A321neos will feature an expanded Delta First cabin with 44 seats. This unique, limited-time configuration aims to offer passengers increased premium seating and a refreshed onboard experience.
Qantas has launched Economy Plus onboard its 737, A321XLR, and A220 aircraft. From mid-2026, this will expand to the airline’s A330 fleet, combining extra legroom with priority boarding and overhead baggage space.
Lufthansa is investing in its largest fleet renewal, modernising cabins across its Boeing 747-8, Airbus A350, and A380 aircraft. Starting in 2026, the A380 will feature new Business Class seats offering enhanced comfort.
Air India has unveiled the custom-styled cabin interiors of its first line-fit 787-9 – a milestone in its Vihaan.AI transformation, with brand-led design, next-generation IFE and lighting redefining the long-haul experience.
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Discover Airlines has unveiled a next-generation long-haul cabin concept. The new ‘Ocean Blue’ cabin delivers a holistic CX upgrade, combining human-centric lighting, modern design, and enhanced privacy and comfort.
Air Canada has announced its most comprehensive cabin renewal program yet, designed to make every flight across North America more comfortable, more connected, and more consistent for customers.
Southwest Airlines has debuted a new cabin design with RECARO seats, in-seat power, and extra legroom options, marking a major step in its onboard experience upgrades and premium offering rollout.
WestJet is investing in a consistent onboard customer experience with a new cabin interior and amenities that are designed to create a cohesive look and feel across the airline’s formerly economy-only aircraft.
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SAS has reintroduced European Business Class, offering enhanced comfort, service, and lounge access as part of a wider premium push across its network. The aim is to deliver a seamless premium journey.
Lufthansa is marking its 100th anniversary with a bold investment in FOX – Future Onboard Experience – launching in spring 2026 to deliver more comfort, flexibility, and premium service in every class.
American Airlines is transforming its regional fleet with refreshed cabins, fast WiFi, and power at every seat – bringing a more comfortable, consistent, connected customer experience to short-haul flights.
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.
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