Qantas Reveals Dreamy New Premium Economy Class
Qantas has revealed its next generation Premium Economy seat, a custom-designed Thompson Aero Seating model, which will debut on the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Qantas has revealed its next generation Premium Economy seat, a custom-designed Thompson Aero Seating model, which will debut on the airline’s fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
Alaska Airlines has opened up its Premium class cabin for loyalty upgrades, and done so in such a way that it both preserves the revenue value of First Class for last minute sales and ensures that more of its frequent flyers are satisfied.
Delta Air Lines has revealed its new Premium Economy cabin, designed to harmonise with its Economy and Economy+ Product, as well as the new Delta Business Class suites.
Iberia will introduce a new “extra-comfortable Premium Economy cabin” on 37 of its long-haul A330-300 and A340-600 aircraft, as well as on its new A350 planes.
After selling an Economy product with a few inches as a Plus and achieving only moderate load factors, Delta Air Lines’ CEO advised reporters at… Read More »BAM! It’s A True Premium Economy World After All, Delta CEO Says
Imagine a Bond villain stroking a soft white cat. Listen to the maniacal laughter. Something like, “Mmmguaaaahaahaahaaa.”
That’s me after the reveal of American Airlines’ new and dazzling Premium Economy product which will launch on the airline’s Dreamliner 787 aircraft in 2016, and will be introduced into other aircraft in the fleet at a later date.
Who said there’s no room for a true quality Premium Economy in the U.S. Market? Certainly not American Airlines.
Michael Sasso does a great write up of the details, which I’ve included in the link, and I’m in Geneva currently working on IATA news, so I’ll keep this brief.
THIS IS PREMIUM ECONOMY WORTHY OF THE LABEL
(click to enlarge)
Read More »American Airlines Does Premium Economy Like They Mean It
Read More »Alaska Tests Premium Economy as the Mid-Class Upgrade
This special-insights report covers the why, how, when, and for whom of one facet of this differentiation: the true Premium Economy product.
Read More »Airlines: Don’t Hazard Brand Survival by Betting on Sow’s Ear Cabin Divides
In collaboration with its design firm JPA Design, London, Singapore Airlines customised the same ZIM Flugsitz seat that Lufthansa selected for its new Premium Economy cabin. But the designer and the airline have proven that by adding custom fittings, elegant trim and master tailoring one can clearly differentiate a baseline seat structure.
Read More »A Well-Timed Stitch Reveals the Quality of Singapore Airlines’ New Premium Economy
Every week, besides the articles I write here on Flight Chic and on VolandoAndo, I prepare Flight Chic Special Reports for leading industry publications. While I’m… Read More »Tech, Tech and Tasty: 3 Odd Aviation Stories You Might Have Missed