In response to falling demand for its first-class cabins, Oman Air has axed the travel class – and in the process has implemented a low-cost way to expand its business-class seat count, combined with a big comfort upgrade. Business flyers can now enjoy a luxurious enclosed suite with an 82in pitch and some special Omani touches
Air India has launched Vista, its new wireless inflight entertainment (IFE) service, across certain aircraft in its widebody fleet to provide customers with entertainment until those aircraft are retrofitted with new seatback systems
Unum Aircraft Seating has begun its second Technical Standard Order (TSO) application, for the Unum One family of lie-flat business-class seats, which is an important step in the process of making the seats officially ready for installation. The company is continuing to progress its dynamic testing programme
SmartSky Networks, a provider of 4G air-to-ground communication systems for in-flight connectivity using beamforming technology, has ceased business operations, effective 16th August 2024. The company states a funding shortfall led to the decision to fold the business
JetZero, a company developing the first commercial blended wing body (BWB) airplane, has found a slightly unexpected investor in the form of Alaska Airlines. If purchase options are taken up, passengers could be in for an amazing experience in the cabin
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air – one of Europe’s top 10 biggest airlines – has announced an ‘All You Can Fly’ subscription service priced at €599 per year. The price is attractive for frequent travellers, and there are also a few extra opportunities for the airline
Before July 2024, London’s Heathrow Airport had never surpassed 1.8 million passengers in a week. This has now been achieved three weeks in a row, as the airport continues to break its own records and helps drive UK plc. However, the airport reports that the electronic travel authorisation (ETA) scheme is stifling business
Performance car company, BMW M, has collaborated with Bcomp, BMW Designworks and others to develop the Visionary Materials Seat, a sustainable seat design manufactured with bio-based materials to reduce CO₂e impacts and enhance recyclability
A new option for business travellers in India is due to launch in November, with the launch of IndiGo Stretch business class on IndiGo’s Airbus A321neo fleet. “With India’s soaring economy and the evolving aspirations of the Indian society, we believe it’s time for IndiGo to redefine business class in India,” says IndiGo CEO
Ahead of schedule and up to date: the first of 81 Emirates Boeing 777s to receive a nose-to-tail cabin refresh has entered into service, as part of US$3 billion programme. The aircraft features a new cabin configuration in business class, and the first premium economy cabin on an Emirates 777
