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A round-up of the latest aircraft cabin developments, exploring how airlines are using cabin design and ambience to improve the onboard passenger experience.
United Airlines has unveiled the ‘United Elevated’ interior for its new Boeing 787-9 aircraft. This includes two new business class suites, an Ossetra caviar amuse-bouche service, Starlink connectivity and more.
China Southern Airlines has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating’s latest R3 Economy Class seats for its new Airbus A350-900 fleet. This strategic partnership includes the installation of R3 seats across 10 aircraft.
Etihad Airways aims to set a new standard for single-aisle flying with the debut of its all-new Airbus A321LR. The airline is striving to bring luxury and a true First Class experience to narrowbody aircraft.
Emirates is continuing its retrofit program, with the introduction of refurbished A380s and 777s on several routes. The aircraft feature Emirates’ latest generation premium onboard experience.
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Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new digitally-native airline, has unveiled its cabin interiors, which are designed to blend luxury and comfort to deliver “a unique and market-changing premium experience”.
Korean Air is upgrading its airport lounges and introducing Premium Economy cabins as part of its service enhancement strategy. Renovated lounges at ICN will offer an elevated customer experience.
Malaysia Airlines has announced an order for 18 Boeing 737-8 and 12 737-10 aircraft. The order will enable the airline “to deliver cutting-edge premium cabin offerings and state-of-the-art tech to customers”.
Air France is reinventing the travel experience with the launch of its most exclusive cabin – La Première. Both at the airport and onboard, La Première guests will experience an exclusive and personalised CX.
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Emirates is expanding the rollout of its retrofitted Boeing 777s. The upgraded aircraft are designed to combine accessible luxury with comfort and feature the new Emirates 777 Business Class.
SWISS has introduced a new onboard experience for customers travelling in Economy and Premium Economy on long-haul flights. The revamped CX includes product innovations and new service features.
EVA Air has unveiled its fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats on the Boeing 787-9. The airline aims to offer “a refined and comfortable cabin experience”, strengthening its three-class service.
Aeroméxico is introducing a new bedding kit – the Premier One Comfort Kit – designed by brand experience studio NewTerritory. The new design will be exclusively available to Premier One passengers.
British Airways – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub) – has unveiled its brand-new First seat as part of the airline’s A380 retrofit plans.
Iberia – a member of International Airlines Group (a Corporate Partner of the FTE Digital, Innovation & Startup Hub) – has become the launch customer for Recaro Aircraft Seating’s R3 Economy Class seat.
Finnair has selected RECARO Aircraft Seating for a cabin retrofit of 12 Embraer E190 aircraft with the RECARO R1 and R2 Economy Class seats as part of efforts to deliver “an outstanding cabin for passengers”.
Qantas has unveiled new Economy seats with larger entertainment screens to feature across its A330s as part of a major refurbishment programme, as it “completely rethinks the inflight experience”.
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