American Airlines is expanding its premium Flagship Suite seats to three continents this winter on its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This is part of efforts to give travellers “an elevated experience”.

A round-up of the latest aircraft cabin developments, exploring how airlines are using cabin design and ambience to improve the onboard passenger experience.
American Airlines is expanding its premium Flagship Suite seats to three continents this winter on its newly designed Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This is part of efforts to give travellers “an elevated experience”.
All Nippon Airways has unveiled ‘THE Room FX’ in collaboration with Safran. This next-generation Business Class concept has a privacy door for each seat of the Boeing 787-9 aircraft for “the future of luxury flight”.
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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Aer Lingus has partnered with RECARO to enhance passenger comfort with the inclusion of the R3 aircraft seat in its new A321XLR aircraft. The aim is to deliver “a seamless and relaxing journey for every customer”.
Flag carrier TAAG Angola Airlines has selected Unum Aircraft Seating to be the Business Class seating supplier for its Boeing 787 aircraft, as part of its ongoing investment in enhancing passenger experience.
All Nippon Airways is furthering its commitment to elevating CX, with RECARO’s new R3 Economy Class and R4 Premium Class seats designed specifically for its next-gen cabins on international routes.
Lufthansa is elevating the First Class experience with its new Allegris cabin interior available this summer on several routes from Munich Airport. It is also investing in exclusivity and comfort on the ground.
Korean Air is upgrading its airport lounges and introducing Premium Economy cabins as part of its service enhancement strategy. Renovated lounges at ICN will offer an elevated customer experience.
Malaysia Airlines has announced an order for 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 737-10 aircraft. The order will enable the airline “to deliver cutting-edge premium cabin offerings and state-of-the-art tech to customers”.
Air France is reinventing the travel experience with the launch of its most exclusive cabin – La Première. Both at the airport and onboard, La Première guests will experience an exclusive and personalised CX.
Emirates is expanding the rollout of its retrofitted Boeing 777s. The upgraded aircraft are designed to combine accessible luxury with comfort and feature the new Emirates 777 Business Class.
SWISS has introduced a new onboard experience for customers travelling in Economy and Premium Economy on long-haul flights. The revamped CX includes product innovations and new service features.
EVA Air has unveiled its fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats on the Boeing 787-9. The airline aims to offer “a refined and comfortable cabin experience”, strengthening its three-class service.
Aeroméxico is introducing a new bedding kit – the Premier One Comfort Kit – designed by brand experience studio NewTerritory. The new design will be exclusively available to Premier One passengers.
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