Articles tagged “premium air travel”

Airlines

Scalp Massages at JFK? Inside Delta’s Premium Lounge Debut

The first Delta One lounge at JFK includes a full-service restaurant, a shoe shining service, massage chairs and other spa treatments.

Meghna Maharishi | 4 weeks ago

Scalp Massages at JFK? Inside Delta’s Premium Lounge Debut

Online Travel

Skyscanner’s Outlook on India: Strong Economic Trends, Significant Supply 

Skyscanner is growing its presence in India, adding more partners to increase the supply side. Its strategy - investing in supply side first, then focusing on growing the customer base.

Bulbul Dhawan | 1 month ago

Skyscanner’s Outlook on India: Strong Economic Trends, Significant Supply 

Airlines

Emirates Sees Rise in Unsold Premium Seats, But the Post-Pandemic Party Isn’t Over Yet

With premium cabins typically delivering much higher profit margins than economy seats, good occupancy is a key performance metric for many airlines.

Gordon Smith | 2 months ago

Emirates Sees Rise in Unsold Premium Seats, But the Post-Pandemic Party Isn’t Over Yet

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 | 3 months ago

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 | 4 months ago

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

Airlines

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

And then they say it's a dog's life! While sky may be the limit for these high-flying pets, did we hear someone mention climate change?

Peden Doma Bhutia | 10 months ago

Marriott Strengthens Expansion Plans in Turkey. Plus: Private Jet Service for Pets

News Blog

IDEAS: In-Flight Entertainment Gets a 4K Upgrade

Panasonic Avionics has introduced a range of new 4K OLED monitors for First and Business Class cabins, with United having recently announced that they plan to install the system on select new long haul aircrafts beginning in 2025. Credit: Panasonic Avionics The new monitors, which form part of the Astrova In-flight entertainment (IFE) lineup, come in…

Adam Stacey | 1 year ago

Airlines

Delta Pins New Hopes on Gen Z and Millennials, Not Business Travelers

With business travel still recovering, Delta is looking at a new audience for its premium services.

Jess Wade, Skift | 1 year ago

Delta Pins New Hopes on Gen Z and Millennials, Not Business Travelers

News Blog

IDEAS: 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 | 1 year ago

News Blog

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 | 1 year ago