Articles tagged “business class”

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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 | 3 weeks 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 month 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 | 4 months 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 | 4 months ago

Airlines

Daily Podcast: A Small Amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Good morning from Skift. It's Friday, June 10, in New York City. Here's what you need to know about the business of travel today.

Rashaad Jorden | 12 months ago

Daily Podcast: A Small Amount of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Airlines

Hawaiian Airlines Gambles on Big New Business Class Cabin

Hawaiian Airlines is late to the lie-flat seat game, but its new Boeing 787s will have 34 beds in the front of the aircraft. Why? The airline thinks leisure travelers, especially from Japan, will pony up when travel restrictions ease and they resume vacations to Hawaii again.

Brian Sumers | 2 years ago

Hawaiian Airlines Gambles on Big New Business Class Cabin

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 | 2 years ago

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

Airlines

Emirates Is First Major Airline to Launch Basic Business Class Fare

Emirates has fired the first salvo in the unbundling of business class fares. Now you can buy just the seat, with none of the other trimmings that travelers are used to with top-tier carriers. It's a pragmatic strategy, one that gives more choice to travelers. The tension will now be maintaining that great luxury brand halo and still letting the premium cabins do the marketing hard yards for the carrier.

Colin Nagy, Skift | 4 years ago

Emirates Is First Major Airline to Launch Basic Business Class Fare

Airlines

Is Business Class Heading for an Upgrade?

We know first class is on the way out on routes between the biggest business cities. But do travelers want a better-than-business option at a reasonable price?

Brian Sumers, Skift | 4 years ago

Is Business Class Heading for an Upgrade?

Airlines

Why United Is Considering Putting Flatbed Seats on New Domestic Jets

Here's another reminder that airlines are fiercely competitive. Until recently, U.S. airlines generally weren't considering adding premium business class seats on domestic routes beyond New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. But a few years ago, JetBlue disrupted the market with its Mint business class, and now United is considering a similar move.

Brian Sumers, Skift | 5 years ago

Why United Is Considering Putting Flatbed Seats on New Domestic Jets