A few moments from the reveal of Qatar Airways’ Qsuite Next Gen business-class seat at Farnborough International Airshow 2024. The event, and indeed the updated Qsuite design, got the crowd excited
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Virgin Atlantic has confirmed an order of seven Airbus A330-900s (plus an undisclosed number of purchase rights), building upon the airline’s initial A330neo order made in 2019, when it became the first UK airline to order the aircraft type. “This is the best-performing plane in terms of Net Promoter Score,” said CEO Shai Weiss. “This configuration is exceptional”
Qatar Airways says that Qsuite is the finest business-class experience to be found on any airline, and it has enhanced the design to create ‘Qsuite Next Gen’, with more comfort, more privacy, more versatility, more… everything. “Our team decided to raise the benchmark once again,” says CEO
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner, with a highlight of the 325-seat aircraft being the new Prestige Class (business class) cabin interior. The new cabin identity will be integrated in the airline’s 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft, with influences from the designs also due to carried over to the airline’s A321Neo aircraft interiors
Turkish Airlines has revealed the details of its all-new bespoke Crystal Business Class suite. The suite, which is Turkish Airlines’ first business-class seat to feature an adjustable suite door and a privacy panel, has been developed by the airline’s subsidiary, TCI Aircraft Interiors
British Airways has created a new inflight safety video titled ‘A British Original Period Drama’, inspired by the nation’s period literature, TV and film, and starring more than 40 of the airline’s staff It’s a very oldie, but a goodie
American Airlines has become the first USA-based airline to launch an automated tag for mobility devices, as part of its work to improve wheelchair and mobility device handling across its network
Starting in September, Alaska Airlines will begin rolling out additional First Class and Premium Class seating across more than 200 of its aircraft, including its Boeing 737-900ERs, 737-800s and 737 MAX9s. This expansion will add 1.3 million premium seats annually to the airline’s mainline fleet
Qatar Airways has announced plans to unveil ‘Qsuite Next Gen’, an upgraded version of its Qsuite business class seat, at Farnborough International Air show 2024 (FIA) next week. Details are still under wraps, but expect the updated Qsuite to be more comfortable, more luxurious, and more social
Dr Stuart Hatcher, IBA’s chief economist & exec. advisor, shares his insights and predictions for the upcoming Farnborough International Airshow 2024. With slots pushing out beyond 2030 and tensions building between competitors, FOMO has become very real