In this interview, Tero Taskila, CEO & Co-Founder, shares how startup airline Beond is responding to key CX trends, including personalisation, seamless booking and travel, sustainability, and technology integration.
In this interview, Tero Taskila, CEO & Co-Founder, shares how startup airline Beond is responding to key CX trends, including personalisation, seamless booking and travel, sustainability, and technology integration.
Emirates has announced it will be completely refurbishing another 43 A380s and 28 777s, expanding its retrofit programme to 191 aircraft as part of “a clear commitment to elevating the customer experience”.
American Airlines has introduced premium onboard enhancements, including a reimagined amenity kit series and bedding, as well as elevated dining. CX will be further enhanced with the Flagship Suite seats.
Hawaiian Airlines has introduced its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, into service with an island-inspired cabin design, providing passengers “with an unforgettable Hawaii travel experience”.
Cathay Pacific has unveiled its all-new Premium Economy cabin experience. Coming to its retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER aircraft this year, the cabin aims to set a new standard for comfort and privacy.
WestJet customers travelling in Economy Class onboard its 737 and 787 aircraft can now select the airline’s most relaxing economy seat option with ‘Extended Comfort’ for a more seamless experience.
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Find out more >>Content plans: Discussion on outbound baggage loading and movement – what will this look like in five years? November’s in-person members meeting will explore areas including loading, movement, scanning, load cells, and more.
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Find out more >>United Airlines is installing new, larger overhead bins on its Skywest-operated E175 fleet, providing more room for passengers’ carry-on bags. The new bins will be available on 50 aircraft by the end of 2024.
Qantas has revealed what customers can expect from its A220s when the new aircraft start flying in March 2024, as well as the acceleration of WiFi rollout and a major investment in digital experience.
Air India has selected RECARO as the premium economy and economy seating partner for its widebody aircraft. The partnership will see 22,000 RECARO seats installed in both line-fit and retro-fit programmes.
Southwest has selected RECARO’s BL3710 economy class seat for its new 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with a focus on “sustainability and meeting customer needs”. The airline will begin taking deliveries in 2025.
Air India has selected RECARO as the premium economy and economy seating partner for its widebody aircraft. The partnership will see 22,000 RECARO seats installed in both line-fit and retro-fit programmes.
Southwest has selected RECARO’s BL3710 economy class seat for its new 737 MAX 8 aircraft, with a focus on “sustainability and meeting customer needs”. The airline will begin taking deliveries in 2025.
Air Canada is continuing to invest in comfort across its fleet of A321s and A320s, featuring a new cabin interior, new technologies and services such as Bluetooth audio and free high-speed connectivity.
SWISS has completed the cabin layout for its A350-900s, which will be added to the fleet from 2025. This includes a larger Premium Economy Class and “a totally new and unparalleled air travel experience”.
United is the first U.S. airline to add Braille to aircraft interiors, so travellers with visual disabilities can more easily navigate the cabin, “making the flying experience more inclusive and accessible”.
SAUDIA has unveiled a range of cutting-edge seat models for its upcoming fleet, and to retrofit its current fleet, as part of an array of innovative initiatives aimed at revolutionising the travel experience.
Virgin Australia has revealed the Business Class and Economy cabin interior in its new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, as well as plans to refresh the cabins on its remaining Boeing fleet, as part of a $110m investment.
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”.
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