Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
British Airways will install its updated Club Suites business class across its Heathrow-based 777 fleet. Retrofits are expected to complete by the end of 2022.
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Breeze bets big on premium with new A220s
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Breeze Airways expects strong demand for premium seating up-sells on its new A220 fleet. The carrier chose to fit 36 “Nicest” first class seats on board, filling the front half of the cabin. It is a massive bet on premium demand and ancillary sales for…
United plans five new routes, MAX service transatlantic in 2022
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
By the time Summer 2022 rolls around United Airlines will serve more transatlantic destinations than ever in its history. The carrier announced five new transatlantic markets this week, plus increased service to another five. The company will also fina…
Singapore Airlines brings back the A380
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Singapore Airlines is the latest carrier to bring back the A380 super jumbo. Citing strong demand – and customer preference for the type – as the country expands its vaccinated traveler lane (VTL) program, London will be the first market to see regular…
Air France introduces A220, shows off new cabin
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The first Air France A220 arrived at the airline’s home base in Paris this week, offering an opportunity for the carrier to show off its new short/mid-haul flagship.
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Have sled, will crash: Recaro inaugurates new seat testing facility
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Crashing is good. Crashing can yield useful data. And, especially when properly managed and controlled, crashing is an absolute necessity before new seats can be sold or delivered to airlines.
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Northern Pacific snags six 757s for Asia service
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Alaska’s Northern Pacific Airways (NPA) is pushing forward with its plans to launch transpacific routes from its base in Anchorage. The carrier purchased its first six 757-200 aircraft for the effort, with the first delivery expected “immediately.”
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Airbus, Caeli Nova partner to further sustainability
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Little changes can have an outsized impact on aircraft emissions. A new partnership between Airbus and Caeli Nova hopes to deliver one such change, opening more efficient routes across the Himalayas.
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Swiss trials discount for leftover in-flight food
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
What should airlines do with all the fresh food left over at the end of the day? Generally speaking, it just goes into a trash bin. Swiss hopes to see the food go a bit further – and drive a bit of revenue – with its new “Too Good To Go” program trials…
Air Canada refreshes Rouge A321s, adds legroom on board
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Some travelers on Air Canada’s Rouge fleet should find themselves just a bit more comfortable starting later this year. The carrier announced plans to retrofit cabins and remove a few seats on nine of its A321s, increasing legroom for passengers.
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Lufthansa introduces Airspace interior on A321neo
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Lufthansa joined the Airspace by Airbus single-aisle family this month, with its first A321neo entering service with the updated cabin design. The carrier is the first in Europe to offer the refreshed interior.
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Jet2 adds Airbus A321neo for fleet renewal, expansion
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
UK holiday carrier Jet2 is the newest Airbus A321neo customer. The carrier announced an order for 36 of the planes, to be delivered from 2023 to 2028. The airline currently operates a fleet of 737NG and 757 aircraft.
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Additional details as Connect Airlines pushes for October launch
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Connect Airlines still aims to launch this Fall. An updated Department of Transportation filing sheds light on additional details for how the company plans to fill its planes headed to and from Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport downtown.
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Porter Air reduces seat pitch as it resumes operations
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
When passengers return to Porter Air next month they’ll notice a change on board. And a few more people, too. After an 18-month hiatus the carrier is slated to resume flying in mid-September and during the down time it replaced its seats on board. It a…
JetBlue’s Mint Studio to London: Most of the premium, none of the crowd
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
With half of the aircraft space devoted to the Mint business class cabin it is clear that JetBlue wants to win over the premium travel market to London. And while loads are light as service ramps up (and COVID continues to impact international travel r…
Premia plans a “value” play to the USA
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Unlike other recent long-haul start-ups Premia is not a low cost carrier. The company presents as a “value” carrier option, with more customer-friendly allowances, but still lower prices than the legacy operators.
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JetBlue across the Atlantic: A compelling coach offering to London
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
From the moment the company announced its plans, there was little doubt that JetBlue would bring a different take to the transatlantic market. The real question was what the execution would look like. Now that the A321LRs are flying the answer is clear…
Flying on Flair: A Canadian ULCC Adventure
Written by Brian Bukowski @ PaxEx.Aero
What’s the experience like on Flair’s new 737 MAX? Just fine, once you get to that point, though also a bit less than expected.
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British Airways extends maintenance on A380 fleet, but…
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
The British Airways A380 fleet should be in tip-top shape for flying through at least 2027. The carrier signed a contract extension with Lufthansa Technik (LHT) that calls for the planes to be maintained at LHT’s Manila base. But current conditions sug…
Lufthansa expands “Sleeper’s Row” lie-flat coach offering
Written by Seth Miller @ PaxEx.Aero
Lufthansa’s new Sleeper’s Row – a blocked set of seats – takes flight as a modest upcharge for economy class passengers on the carrier’s longest routes.
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