Emirates Completes First Retrofit of Two-Class A380 as Premium Economy Moves Upstairs
Emirates has completed the first retrofit of a two-class A380, adding Premium Economy to the upper deck and upgrading interiors across the aircraft.
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Emirates Completes First-Ever Retrofit of Two-Class A380 Aircraft
Introduces Premium Economy seating to the upper deck of its iconic A380 in a 2-3-2 layout.
Air New Zealand to Sell Economy Skynest Sleep Pods From May in a New Push to Improve Ultra-Long-Haul Travel
Air New Zealand will begin selling access to its long-awaited Economy Skynest from May 18, giving economy and premium economy passengers the option to book a lie-flat sleep pod on some of the world’s longest flights. The move is a notable shift in how airlines are thinking about comfort on ultra-long-haul routes.
United Unveils Relax Row Couch Seats for Economy Travelers on Long-Haul Flights
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
United Airlines is introducing Relax Row, a new long-haul economy seating option that converts three seats into a couch-like space.
United Airlines Moves Toward Advance-Only Meal Ordering for Economy Travelers
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
By
Yuliya Karotkaya
• 2 mins read
United Airlines is reshaping the onboard dining experience for economy passengers by expanding advance meal purchases, signaling a broader shift in how airlines manage food, sustainability, and passenger choice.
WestJet Faces Backlash for Charging Passengers to Recline Seats
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
WestJet has introduced a new fee for reclining seats on select Boeing 737 flights, sparking passenger outrage and renewed debate about shrinking comfort in economy travel.
Air Canada Adds Free Beer, Wine, and Snacks for Economy Passengers
By
Laura Mitchell
• 3 mins read
Air Canada will introduce free beer, wine, and snacks in economy cabins starting this fall, aiming to elevate passenger experience on select routes.