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.
Brussels Airlines is to invest more than €100 million in a cabin renewal project to elevate the long-haul inflight experience. The new cabins will be installed in Business Class, Premium Economy and Economy.
Air France’s ‘Premium Economy’ cabin has been renamed ‘Premium’, emphasising what it describes as a unique travel experience. Hear more from Air France at FTE Global, Los Angeles, 28-30 October 2024.
LATAM Airlines has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating to retrofit its 787 aircraft with the R7 premium mini-suite. The cabin layout is being optimised with a heightened premium experience and more privacy.
KLM – a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub – has equipped its new A321neos with seats from RECARO in “a significant step forward in providing a comfortable travel experience”.
Content plans: PoC update, AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion centring on check-in – what is the future for a seamless experience? The next in-person members meeting, taking place alongside FTE Global, will examine what future bag drops will look like, as well as tagging, capacity and flow enhancements.
Find out more >>Content plans: Retailing innovation in Los Angeles and exploring the utilisation of the Metaverse and other new technologies in travel retail.
Find out more >>Content plans: Under the theme of "Transforming Air Transport”, air transport leaders from across the globe will gather in LA to learn, collaborate, and be inspired to elevate their organisation’s passenger experience, business performance, innovation, and sustainability strategies.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
Find out more >>Content plans: AI, IOT & Robotics case studies & knowledge sharing
Find out more >>Content plans: The final virtual members meeting of 2024 will focus on the “year in review”, while also providing an update on current Proof of Concepts and looking ahead to plans for 2025.
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Oman Air is redefining its premium offering with the launch of its new Business Studio. The new cabin, which will replace the airline’s First Class product, aims to “meet modern traveller expectations”.
Alaska Airlines has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating to retrofit its Boeing 737-800 and MAX 8 aircraft with the R2 economy class seat and R5 business class seat, as it aims to “deliver a premium experience”.
Customisable cabin lighting inspired by the Australian landscape and grounded in science will feature on Qantas’ upcoming Project Sunrise ultra-long-haul flights to help minimise jetlag and improve wellbeing.
American Airlines is enhancing the rewards available to members of its AAdvantage frequent-flyer program, as well as further elevating the onboard experience with premium amenities and high-speed WiFi.
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Saudi low-cost airline flyadeal has announced an upgraded seat programme in partnership with Acro Aircraft Seating. flyadeal is upgrading to the Series 9 for upcoming A320neo deliveries through to 2026.
airBaltic and RECARO Aircraft Seating have announced plans to furnish the airline’s single-type fleet of Airbus A220-300 aircraft with RECARO economy class seats to “elevate passenger comfort to new levels”.
Emirates has announced it will be completely refurbishing another 43 A380s and 28 777s, expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft as part of “a clear commitment to elevating the customer experience”.
American Airlines has introduced premium onboard enhancements, including a reimagined amenity kit series and bedding, as well as elevated dining. CX will be further enhanced with the Flagship Suite seats.
Hawaiian Airlines has introduced its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, into service with an island-inspired cabin design, providing passengers “with an unforgettable Hawaii travel experience”.
Cathay Pacific has unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the cabin aims to set a new standard for comfort and privacy.
WestJet customers travelling in Economy Class onboard its 737 and 787 aircraft can now select the airline’s most relaxing economy seat option with ‘Extended Comfort’ for a more seamless experience.
Malaysia Airlines has announced that RECARO Aircraft Seating will furnish its brand-new A330neo aircraft with the CL3810 Economy Class seat. The carrier is the first in South East Asia to feature the CL3810.
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