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Even after bankruptcy, Avianca has made major strides in retrofitting its fleet.

Hawaiian Airlines has revealed the cabin designs for its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The airline has 12 Boeing 787-9s on order, with the first delivery expected later this year. The new Dreamliners will feature a total of 300 seats, with 34 lie-flat business class seats and 266 economy class seats. Hawaiian’s Boeing 787-9s are […]

Alaska Airlines is adding more variety to its onboard food offerings, doubling the number of pre-order options for economy passengers and increasing the number of entrée choices for first class customers. The Seattle-based carrier recently announced that it was introducing new menu items and expanding its food selection. New and Expanded First Class Entrée Options […]

One of the world’s most playful passenger experiences has returned as EVA Air announced that its Hello Kitty Jet service recommenced on March 27, 2023. For over a decade, EVA Air has worked with Japanese company Sanrio to offer a unique concept, which features the iconic anthropomorphic cat and other characters from the company. While […]

Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have recently revealed new interiors as part of their parent company’s major investment in the onboard cabin experience. Both carriers are part of the Lufthansa Group, which also owns Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings. The company appears to be harmonizing its offerings, as the new cabins for […]

Qantas has unveiled the premium cabins that will be installed on their new Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. These jets are slated to enter service in 2025 and will be used on the airline’s ultra long-haul Project Sunrise flights. The Australian flag carrier is configuring its A350-1000s with only 238 seats, in contrast to the typical 300+ […]

Over the past few weeks, a number of airlines around the world have made announcements about their onboard catering offerings. From new food and beverage options to the return of inflight chefs, these developments show a commitment from airlines to the passenger experience as the industry recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. Delta’s Menu Refresh Atlanta-based […]

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines made headlines at CES 2023 last week when it announced free WiFi for all passengers, as well as innovative new in-flight digital experiences. Delta announced that it would be rolling out free WiFi on board most domestic mainline flights beginning Feb. 1, 2023, with a goal of expanding free WiFi to […]

At the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in Hamburg, seat manufacturer Recaro announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Transavia will equip new Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft with BL3710 and SL3710 seats, designed for economy classes. Deliveries to Transavia, which is owned by Air France-KLM, are scheduled to begin in September 2023. On the other hand, […]

United is making bold moves as it prepares for its next era in the post-pandemic world. On Tuesday, CEO Scott Kirby revealed information about the carrier’s ‘United Next’ plan, including adding a record 270 aircraft to its fleet and retrofitting 100% of its mainline narrow-body jets with a new and improved inflight product. The plan […]