FTE speaks to Acro, Aviointeriors, Mirus, Molon Labe Seating and AirGo to find out how aircraft seating innovations can improve economy class experiences.


FTE speaks to Acro, Aviointeriors, Mirus, Molon Labe Seating and AirGo to find out how aircraft seating innovations can improve economy class experiences.

TAP Portugal is working with Recaro to retrofit its A320 family aircraft with 6,600 new seats, enabling the carrier to increase cabin density.

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

Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy product, branded Delta Premium, will debut on select international flights in late 2017.
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Austrian Airlines will introduce a premium economy class on all long-haul flights as part of the ‘Next Level Austrian’ project.

The retrofit of the 18 B747s has brought the interiors into line with BA’s newest aircraft and helped to create a consistent experience across the fleet.

KLM will modernise the World Business Class cabin interiors on all of its Airbus A330s. The upgrade is scheduled to be complete by early 2018.

Boeing has announced that it will be installing Space Bins on 34 of Alaska Airlines’ Boeing Sky Interior 737 aircraft in the coming year.

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.

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

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.

FTE explores what the aircraft cabin of 2025 could look like and what challenges must be overcome in order to make it a reality.

The refitted Boeing 777-300ER features Virgin Australia’s new-look business class, premium economy and Economy Space + products.
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