Articles tagged “first class”

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

Airlines

Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones

Starting May 1, Delta said it plans to use zones, numbered one through eight, to make the boarding process more intuitive for its customers.

Meghna Maharishi | 2 weeks ago

Delta to Split Boarding Process Into 8 Numbered Zones

Airlines

Qatar Airways U-Turns on First Class, New Cabin Coming Soon CEO Says

The new CEO of Qatar Airways is shaking up the carrier's premium strategy with a major change in policy.

Gordon Smith | 1 month ago

Qatar Airways U-Turns on First Class, New Cabin Coming Soon CEO Says

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’  

Airlines

Japan Airlines’ Big Updates to Business and First Class for the A350-1000

Asian airlines’ customers still take innovation and premium cabins seriously and are willing to pay for them. For these customers, Japan Airlines is bringing in their new flagship, the A350-1000s in a premium-heavy configuration.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 7 months ago

Japan Airlines’ Big Updates to Business and First Class for the A350-1000

Airlines

New Rules of Long-Haul Travel: Business vs. First Class, ‘Densification’ of Economy

As travel comes back strong, airlines are doing everything they can to add capacity to their existing aircraft and roll out the red carpet for their premium customers.

Ajay Awtaney, Skift | 8 months ago

New Rules of Long-Haul Travel: Business vs. First Class, ‘Densification’ of Economy

Airlines

Emirates President Says First Class is Here to Stay

First class on long, intercontinental flights is slowly disappearing at most airlines. But not everywhere, with Emirates and Lufthansa keeping the posh offering.

Edward Russell | 11 months ago

Emirates President Says First Class is Here to Stay

Coronavirus

If You Souffle It, Will They Fly? Airlines Bring Back Hot Meals to Woo High-End Flyers

Some airlines are bringing back hot meals for their premium passengers, but is this all pomp-and-circumstance or will it help rev up sales? People are tired of paying for everything when they fly, airlines need to consider bringing back free food for all if they really want to attract customers.

Ruthy Muñoz, Skift | 3 years ago

If You Souffle It, Will They Fly? Airlines Bring Back Hot Meals to Woo High-End Flyers

Airlines

Delta Air Lines Sees Premium Profit

Travelers hoping for more free first-class upgrades should probably root for a recession. The economy is too strong for airlines to give away their best seats for free.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 6 years ago

Delta Air Lines Sees Premium Profit