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Emirates introduces its new three-class high-density Airbus A380 aircraft

20/05/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Some aircraft are built for elegance and the most space, whilst some are configured as people movers. Emirates has been working through its retrofit programme, and is now starting on its two-class Airbus A380s, converting them to three-class aircraft. Emirates Premium Economy, on the Upper Deck of the A380 - Image, Emirates.  Originally, these aircraft had business and … [Read more...]

Riyadh Air moves to formally launch passengers services and open public ticket sales

19/05/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Ryiadh Air Boeing 787 Business Elite Seating - Image, Economy Class and Beyond

Riyadh Air has been slowly preparing for launch, with training flights on its technical spare aircraft. Well, that phase will be coming to an end as it plans to deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners on the Riyadh-London Route as public ticket sales open. This key route, which introduces the new aircraft on 1 July 2026, strengthens the airline's mission to connect the … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand places is SkyNest on sale

19/05/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

As teased during the Passenger Experience Week in Hamburg, Air New Zealand is placing its Economy flatbed product - Skynest - on sale. Bookings are now open for travel beginning December 2026. Designed for Economy and Premium Economy passengers, Skynest offers a 4-hour lie-flat sleep experience at 30,000 feet, complete with bedding, cooling ventilation and specialised … [Read more...]

The Collins Aerospace SkyNook – turning unused space into an important offering

07/05/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Let's continue our post-show coverage with a Crystal Cabin Award winner - the SkyNook by Collins Aerospace. We all know that every cubic centimetre of space on an aircraft is precious to airlines, as they seek to monetise as much as they can of it. But on widebody aircraft, there is space.  And it's towards the back of the aircraft, as the fuselage tapers. Collins’ … [Read more...]

Etihad introduces new destination-focused amenity kits

06/05/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Etihad new destination amenity kits - Image, Etihad

It's time for a new amenity kit- this time from Etihad. And for those who want to collect them all, you're going to have fun with this- as the airline rolls out the Destination Collection. The Destination Collection draws inspiration from destinations across the airline’s global map, transforming a functional inflight essential into a collectable keepsake. Etihad’s new … [Read more...]

Lufthansa launches its first retrofitted Airbus A380 with VantageXL seating

25/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

From announcement to deployment, Lufthansa has been quick to get its first Airbus A380 with new business class seating out into the field. Dubbed Premium XXL, Lufthansa has been working with its partners to retrofit a completely new business class seat for the largest aircraft in its fleet - the Airbus A380. The first aircraft to undergo the retrofit was D-AMIC, with … [Read more...]

SkyTeam opens its new lounge at Frankfurt Terminal 3

23/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

SkyTeam Lounge, Frankfurt terminal 3 - Image, SkyTeam

With Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3  starting to come to life, the SkyTeam Alliance has staked its outpost there, opening a SkyTeam Lounge. The new lounge is located on the fourth-floor mezzanine in Terminal 3's non-Schengen international zone. The new 550 m² lounge offers seating for 126 guests and is designed to provide an elevated experience for First, Business and … [Read more...]

LATAM to launch its Airbus A321XLR with Thompson VantageSOLO

22/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Earlier last week, LATAM Airlines gave a preview of its upcoming Airbus A321XLR interior - focusing on the business class product.  This will feature the Thompson VantageSOLO seat, which will allow for a 1-1 layout in Business Class, with direct aisle access. The LATAM Team at Aircraft Interiors Expo is unveiling their new product By using the Vantage Solo, it will … [Read more...]

Air India unveils its retrofitted Boeing 787-8

20/04/2026 by Kevincm Leave a Comment

Air India Boeing 787-8 Takeoff - Image, Air India

Air India unveiled its first retrofitted Boeing 787-8 (registered VT-ANT), marking the successful completion of a nose-to-tail cabin refresh of the first of 26 Boeing 787 aircraft. The aircraft, which received comprehensive interior upgrades at Boeing’s Modification Centre in Victorville, California, was subsequently painted in Air India’s new livery at AeroPro in San … [Read more...]

Air New Zealand opens bookings for Economy SkyNest

14/04/2026 by Kevincm 1 Comment

Well, Air New Zealand has teased about it for a few years - but it's fast becoming a reality with Skynest being ready to be placed on sale. Economy Skynest will be available to book from 18th May, 2026. It will operate on board the airline’s new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft from November. The game-changing concept gives travellers more choice, providing the … [Read more...]

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