LOT Polish Airlines has signed with Viasat to provide inflight connectivity for its Boeing 787 fleet. LOT Polish Airlines new business class - Image, LOT Polish Airlines/Viasat The agreement will cover the installation of Viasat's Ka-band connectivity across 15 aircraft in LOT’s wide-body Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 Dreamliner fleets. This will be the first time that LOT … [Read more...]
What does Corn have to do with seat armrests? Soisa Aircraft Interiors shows off a sustainable armrest
Airlines are constantly looking for ways to reduce their environmental footprint and weight and turn to others to help. Soisa Aircraft Interiors launched a new armrest... which is primarily made of corn particles. Yes. Corn. One of these is not made of corn.... have a guess. Soisa Aircraft Interiors launched its new ‘organic armrest’. The armrest is made of a base … [Read more...]
Qatar Airways unveils its Next-Generation QSuites
Well, after trailing it for so long, Qatar Airways has unveiled its QSuiteNext Gen product. It was unveiled by Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer and others at a ceremony at Farnborough 2024. The redesigned Quad Suite will be equipped with movable 4K OLED Panasonic Astrova IFE screens. The screens can be repositioned to the side to … [Read more...]
DEEP DIVE: The A321XLR interior demonstrator – glimpses of a near future
With the Airbus A321XLR (the extra long-range version of the A321neo) coming along very shortly, Airbus showed off a cabin demonstrator of the possibilities of the type at Aircraft Interiors Expo. As the A321XLR clears a major certification hurdle, what can we look forward to seeing aboard? The A321XLR demostrator has been set up in a 2 and half-class configuration … [Read more...]
Examining MAYA by Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics – the next step forward in seating?
If there was one seat that brought the "wow" factor at Aircraft Interiors Expo this year, it was the Collins Aerospace and Panasonic Avionics MAYA concept. Now that the show is long over and I've had time to think - what does it bring to the table that will really set things apart from the completion? Let's start with the IFE side, where the technology side that … [Read more...]
ITA Airways kicks off its status match programme
It seems that Status Matches are running rife at the moment, with ITA Airways being the next to offer a match. ITA Airways is targeting international frequent flyers with this match, with the offer open to those who hold addresses outside Italy. 19 airlines have been targeted with the status match. You can find the list and what you can match … [Read more...]
KLM announces new amenity kits with Marie-Stella-Maris and Envisions
It must be new amenity kit season - with KLM refreshing its kits too, partnering with Marie-Stella-Maris and Envisions. The new amenity kits will be flying from 1st August 2024 in KLM World Business Class. In addition, Marie-Stella-Maris premium personal care products will also be available in the KLM Crown Lounge visitors at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. Starting 1 … [Read more...]
Exploring the new Airbus A330neo cabin demonstrator
For those of you who have been around Economy Class and Beyond for some time, you'll remember we covered the Airspace by Airbus A330neo cabin in-depth in 2016. Well, Airbus has been busy and has refreshed its demonstrator cabin, with a bunch of new features. Let's explore. Editors note. You do not want to know how many attempts to get this photo. First up is a … [Read more...]
Emirates opens its new lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
It's taken some time, but Emirates has finally unveiled new lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport The airline’s 925 square meter lounge opened its doors earlier this week to welcome First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members. It is located in Terminal 2C at Paris CDG, with the ability to hold up to 165 guests. Customers can look … [Read more...]
Examining the updates to Delta Flight Product and Air4All Accessible Wheelchair seating product
Delta Flight Products, along with Air4All presented some updates to their accessibility products which I covered in depth last year. This year, they have continued to push forward, refining its First Class Seat, but also an Economy Class product. The products allow a wheelchair passenger to remain in their seat for the entire journey. They have been developed by Delta … [Read more...]
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