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The wide-reaching improvements include new Business Class seats, enhanced in-flight entertainment and more overhead stowage space for cabin bags.
A 13.3-inch HD monitor, in-seat power and USB ports, a cocktail table and noise cancelling headphones are among the highlights of the Premium Economy class.
Alaska Airlines passengers can now upgrade to Preferred Plus seats if MVP-level frequent flyers have not already reserved the bulkhead and exit row seats.
Malaysian carrier Malindo Air has launched onboard Wi-Fi and mobile services, which are being powered by Panasonic Avionics and AeroMobile.
WestJet has revealed plans to improve its Plus product, which is mainly targeted at business travellers, by enhancing comfort and the in-flight meal service.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has teamed up with Toyota Boshoku Corporation to develop a new economy class seat, which will be rolled out in June 2015.
AirFi Boxes will be installed on nine aircraft and in the gate areas at various airports to offer Arkefly’s passengers a “fully connected experience”.
Finnair has equipped its flight attendants with tablets, which can be used to process onboard F&B and retail purchases and payments.
Emirates has unveiled new, redesigned headsets, which will be introduced from the end of June on all A380s and Boeing 777s to improve audio quality.
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We explore the Panasonic and B/E Aerospace ‘Jazz’ IFE/seat concept, Lumexis’ iPAX system, Thales’ immersive seat and a selection of other standout IFE solutions.
FTE takes a closer look at the latest launches from the likes of Gogo, Rockwell Collins, Thales, Inmarsat, Honeywell, ViaSat and GEE.
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Finnair’s Board of Directors has approved an investment in onboard Wi-Fi and the A350 XWB is set to be the carrier’s first Wi-Fi equipped aircraft.
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