Economy Class & Beyond

AIX22: Airbus to offer touchless lavatories as a retrofit item

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Toilets. There. I've made the germaphobes scare themselves within seconds. With newer aircraft, touchless interfaces have become the norm. Well, Airbus is to offer this as a retrofit item for existing aircraft. This stems from people having a heightened awareness of hygiene and safety. In response, touchless lavatory features were identified as part of … [Read more...]

SWISS to expand AirPortr service through Switzerland

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Sometimes, you don't want to tote your luggage around - be it due to convenience or the joy of transporting it from A to B and dealing with things like stairs (a suitcase's biggest enemy), SWISS is to expand its partnership with AirPortr, covering the whole of Switzerland. The baggage service has been available to customers departing from Geneva Airport since last … [Read more...]

Even at 6:45 in the morning, coach travel doesn’t get easier

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Good morning from the wonderful world of Digbeth Coach Station (or by the time I depart - somewhere on the way between Birmingham Digbeth and the airport) as I begin the first leg of my trip to Hamburg. Today I’m in comfort and travelling to Aircraft Interiors Expo as the Passenger Experience week gears up to full speed. And even a short-haul trip fills … [Read more...]

AIX22: Safran reveals Euphony, a headset-free sound solution

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We're going to be kicking off our AIX22 coverage early, kicking off Safran Seating unveiling reveals Euphony, a headset-free sound solution for aircraft seats. Euphony is targeted as a solution for  Business and First class seats that provides passengers with a headset-free and high-quality individual sound experience. The solution, which will be … [Read more...]

Anuvu hits 100 upgraded Southwest Airlines Boeing 737NG aircraft

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In-flight technology provider Anuvu has hit a big goal in its Southwest Airlines connectivity upgrade, with 100 aircraft now upgraded. Southwest Boeing 737-700 arriving at O'Hare - Image, Economy Class and Beyond This is part of the modernisation programme between Southwest Airlines and Anunvu across 350 of its 737NG aircraft. This partnership will offer Southwest customers … [Read more...]

Heathrow Terminal 4 set to reopen on 14th June

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It's been some time coming, but London Heathrow Airport is set to reopen the Terminal 4 complex to airlines and the public. Terminal 4 will reopen to travellers on the 14th of June to provide additional capacity. The terminal was used during the pandemic to handle arrivals from "Red List" countries to allow separation from other passengers. The … [Read more...]

KLM selects Collins Aerospace seats for its Premium Economy Seats

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Editors Note: We're going through our backlog today of stuff that has been "I meant to hit the publish button, but I was trying to think of something witty". Relevant, but older information is on the way.  It seems that KLM is finally dragging itself into the mid-21st century, with the airline announcing its Premium Comfort Class - or as the rest of the industry … [Read more...]

ITA gears up for a busy summer, with A350 flights, new uniforms and more

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ITA Airways is ramping up its changes as the Festa della Repubblica (the Italian Republic Day) as the carrier continues to evolve after six months of the first flight. Airbus A350 On the 2nd of June, ITA Airways will take its new Blue Airbus A350 for its first commercial flight between Roma Fiumicino - Buenos Aires. The new route will see flying for the first time the … [Read more...]

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