Articles tagged “business class”

Airlines

United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

United reported a strong first quarter, even as it faces an FAA safety review, Boeing delivery delays and rising tensions in the Middle East.

Meghna Maharishi | 5 days ago

United Airlines Comes Out Strong Despite Delivery Delays, FAA Oversight

Airlines

American Airlines Revamps Passenger Experience Amid Premium Travel Boom

From rethinking menus to opting for more comfortable and sustainable bedding, American is hoping to win over more premium travelers with more premium products.

Meghna Maharishi and Elizabeth Casolo, Skift | 5 days ago

American Airlines Revamps Passenger Experience Amid Premium Travel Boom

Online Travel

MakeMyTrip Unveils ‘Business Class Funnel’ to Grow Luxury Travel — India Report

As the travel industry grows in India, backed by investments in infrastructure and increased disposable income, MakeMyTrip is expanding its offerings.

Bulbul Dhawan | 2 months ago

MakeMyTrip Unveils ‘Business Class Funnel’ to Grow Luxury Travel — India Report

Hotels

The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality

Big brands have a tendency for stasis: I'm particularly interested to see how AI and new technology will soften the ground for a new wave of hospitality entrepreneurs and visionaries to shape a very dynamic industry, particularly in emerging markets like Saudi.

Colin Nagy | 4 months ago

The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality

Airlines

Abu Dhabi International Airport Launches ‘Terminal A’  

It almost sounded like 'Mission Impossible,' but Abu Dhabi’s new Terminal A is open after a delay of over six years. It should make customers consider Abu Dhabi as a viable option to transfer on their travels again.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 6 months ago

Abu Dhabi International Airport Launches ‘Terminal A’  

News Blog

IDEAS: KLM Unveils New Lightweight Business Class Seats

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has unveiled its new World Business Class Seats for its Boeing 777 aircraft.  The new seats have been designed in collaboration with JAMCO, who the carrier previously worked with on the 'Venture' seats featured on the KLM 787 fleet. Credit: KLM The upgraded World Business Class seats will offer direct aisle…

Adam Stacey | 10 months ago

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IDEAS: flydubai Redesigns Their Single-Aisle Business Class Experience

flydubai has unveiled the latest evolution in its premium business class offering, 'The Business suite', which is set to be introduced on select flights within its network. The Dubai-based carrier is the launch customer for this brand-new seat, having worked in close collaboration with Safran Seats, a leading manufacturer of aircraft seats and JPA Design,…

Adam Stacey | 12 months ago

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Air France’s New Business Class Product

Air France is upgrading its 12 Boeing 777-300ERs with the airline’s new long-haul business class product, a process that is expected to be complete by the end of the year. The aircraft will also get the same economy and premium economy seats as those found on its cutting-edge A350s.  The first refurbished B777 (named “Fontainebleau") took off from Paris-Charles de…

Jenny Southan | 1 year ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

Live auctions have been around for a while, but this is the first time a major airline is testing the waters, and leaving the chance to upgrade so late. It won't appeal to larger corporations, but the blended travel market could make a perfect fit.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Lufthansa Now Lets Passengers Bid for Seat Upgrades Until the Last Minute

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Airline Ticket Prices Are Fairer Indicator of Passenger Carbon Emissions Than Seat Size — Study

Premium, business or first-class seat are regarded as more harmful to the environment, because the passenger is taking up more space on the aircraft. Most countries tax them more, too. But according to a new study, allocating passenger aircraft emissions using airfares rather than travel class gives a more accurate idea of individual contributions, prompting…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago