United Airlines has introduced a new domestic First Class seat that includes a wireless charging station in every arm rest. The new United First seat is described as “designed around the modern traveller”.


United Airlines has introduced a new domestic First Class seat that includes a wireless charging station in every arm rest. The new United First seat is described as “designed around the modern traveller”.

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is introducing new World Business Class seats onboard its entire Boeing 777-300 and 200 fleet. The broader seats have a sliding door designed to ensure greater comfort and privacy.

Sichuan Airlines is to install Recaro Aircraft Seating’s CL4710 in the business class cabin onboard 10 brand-new A319neo aircraft. A total of 80 seats will be installed. First deliveries will be in May 2024.

Qantas has unveiled the cabin design of its specially-designed Airbus A350s, which will fly direct from Sydney to New York and London from late 2025 as part of ‘Project Sunrise’, including a unique Wellbeing Zone.
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Air France has launched its brand-new Business seat, with “the highest industry standards in comfort and onboard technology”. The seat features a sliding door that allows passengers to create a private space.

flydubai has unveiled its latest premium business class seat – the Business Suite – exclusively for single-aisle aircraft. It will be introduced on the carrier’s newest aircraft this year, “taking comfort onboard to the next level”.

Etihad will take delivery of three new Boeing 787s in Q3 2023, with new interiors featuring Business suites with privacy doors. Upgraded experiences include enhanced Wi-Fly packages and an environmentally-conscious dining experience.

HK Express is enhancing the passenger experience onboard its A321neo aircraft with new Recaro SL3710 seating. The SL3710 was customised for HK Express with an artificial leather dress cover and advertising frame on the backrest.

Iberia is the launch customer for the new Recaro CL6720 business class seat with sliding doors, which is being installed on the airline’s Airbus A350s. The seat is said to “take the business class experience to the next level”.

New airline Riyadh Air has announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. Plans include digital innovation at every passenger touchpoint, state-of-the-art cabin interiors and next-generation IFEC.

AirJapan, All Nippon Airways’ (ANA) new airline brand for medium-haul international routes, has unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights from February 2024.

SWISS is to offer travellers a totally new and more personalised ‘SWISS Senses’ travel experience from 2025. The centrepiece of the new customer product is a redesigned cabin for the airline’s long-haul aircraft.

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Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the First and Business cabins on the Airbus A350 aircraft that will fly passengers non-stop from Australia to New York and London from late 2025.

Air India has signed letters of intent with Airbus and Boeing to acquire a total of 470 widebody and single-aisle aircraft, as part of its “transformation journey” that includes customer service and technology.

Condor’s new Airbus A330neo long-haul aircraft will feature a “completely new flight experience and more comfort than ever” with the Prime Seat in its Business Class cabin.
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