All 50 of United’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft will include a row of seats in Economy Plus class, with empty middle seats repurposed to create a shared, more spacious experience with large custom tables
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Emirates’ massive US$ 5 billion cabin retrofit programme is continuing apace, with 100 aircraft now refurbished. Reaching this milestone number has required 44 months and 4.4 million man hours of work
JR Central is preparing to launch Supreme Class as a rival to Japan’s domestic first-class airline services, with options of luxury seats and single or double private suites
Air France is introducing a new range of comfort kits for the summer season, across the La Première (first class), Business and Premium (premium economy) cabins on long-haul flights
easyJet’s owned aircraft fleet has a Current Half-Life Market Value of approximately US$6.6 billion, highlighting the significant asset base underpinning the Castlelake and Apollo acquisition bids for the European low-cost carrier
Reaktor, a specialist in creating digital experiences, has designed and delivered a new inflight connectivity portal for Alaska Air Group, to help passengers connect their devices to Starlink wi-fi services
The application window for the 2026 RedCabin Trinity Award, an awards programme that recognises innovation in aircraft cabin interiors, is now open.
The FIFA World Cup is influencing airline visibility in articles and social media mentions, but sponsorship activity is competing with operational pressure in the global coverage, finds CARMA
The Inflight Lab in Vienna brought together 30 airline and industry professionals for two days of hands-on collaboration relating to inflight food and beverages, and the onboard experience
Aircraft Interiors International joined Air Canada for the inaugural flight of its first Airbus A321XLR. We tried out the passenger experience in the Signature Class (business), Economy Class and Economy Preferred seats